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Has anyone asked Doug why Zeiss discontinued the Conquest line?
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This seems rather odd but I'm certain they have a reason. I've had two, the mentioned 3-9x40 and a 3.5-10, both with the Z-plex 600 reticles and they have both been among the brightest and clearest scopes I've ever had.
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I knew something was up when they started running them for $299-$350 everywhere. I don't pretend to know the real reason, but I think the giant leap in Leupold quality over the last year or so had to play a part. I have a 5-6 year old Conquest bought when they were $500-$550. I bought one of the new production VX-2's in a 3-9X40 with dots for $330 about a year ago. As good as the Conquest is, the new VX-2 equals it and beats a 5 year old VX-3 I own. Given a choice between a $300 VX-2 and a $500 Conquest that is 1/4 lb heavier I'd buy the VX-2 every time. (new production only) Just a SWAG, but they may have had to offer something in the same price range and quality of the new VX-2's to stay competetive. Agreed on the new production VX-2's. They are mighty impressive regardless of price and a superb value when the price is factored in.
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Dam, that sucks! I love my Conquests. Kutenay pretty much nailed it, that is how I feel about them.
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Wonder if the Terra ditches the uber-cheap plastic turret caps?
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The "hunter" turret is just a fancy name for finger adjustable. They do not have numbers, and they are not large enough. The Target turret is where it is at.
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The "hunter" turret is just a fancy name for finger adjustable. They do not have numbers, and they are not large enough. The Target turret is where it is at. I have very few target turrets and have done very well on out to about 800 yards on game with standard turrets and knowledge. For probably target use or lots of rounds varmint use or tactical matches yes, targets would be a better way. But as long as clicks are firm enough, there is a zero mark, and the adj are repeatable, they work fine as is. Lots of dead things and witnesses can attest to this. Even with shots folks were laughing at me trying over the years....
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And thank the Lord the knobs are bigger and easier than those on my service rifle AR15 that I've shot so much I"ve lost count of how many I have and how many barrels I"ve shot out.
I'd take bigger knobs on teh windage of those any day but its not in the rules...
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Wonder if the Terra ditches the uber-cheap plastic turret caps? Couldn't say for sure, but I do know if a scope had what I was looking for, them caps wouldn't be the deciding factor for me buying/not buying it.
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if a scope had what I was looking for, them caps wouldn't be the deciding factor for me buying/not buying it. Agreed.
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The new terras will shure have big shoes to fill!!!!
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I'm wondering if they are assembled in U.S. or Germany? Think CHINA....
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I'm wondering if they are assembled in U.S. or Germany? Think CHINA.... Do you know this for certain?
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The way I understand it, the Terra binos = China, the Terra riflescopes = japan.
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Yup. The Terra scopes are made in Japan.
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Yup. The Terra scopes are made in Japan. A GERMAN scope made in japan?? The world is coming to an end!!!!
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I would have no problem buying a Jap Zeiss. Would have issues buying a Chicom Zeiss.
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I have a couple and think they are the best scope in their price range right now. Yep! I just horse traded into one with the Z-Plex reticle, top notch! It is much more clear than any leupold I have used. About the same as any night-force I've looked through. They are not better than the new VX-2. I have both.
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You have a new Jap made Terra Mark ?
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