I am trying a Kahles 1.5 x 6 also... that will be the real test IMHO. Will advise when I have in hand.

Of course glass is personal and these are only my personal impressions.

I am outfitting 7 safe queens finally so budget does matter to me.

These are the usefulness grades (eye relief forgiveness, quick target acquisition and excellent clear glass) I would offer so far.

The Leupold Mark AR 1x4 is B+
The Minox ZA-5 1.2x6 is A-
The Weaver 2x7 Classic is a solid B... yeah I know Weaver, but it just works well for me. Japanese glass.

Selling a Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40 that I would rate at B or B+.

The Minox ZA-5 and Mark AR are growing on me the more I test them.


If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.