$350 Scope Recommendations

[BayouBuck985]

I have a trijicon huron 3-12x40 and like it so far. I recall reading some folks comments here or on RS that the eye relief is better than specified, and I'd agree. I can't tell any difference between it and my Leupold VX3s.

Good to hear. I used to have a VX-iii and was very pleased with it.

 

[mtmuley]

Look for an older VX2. mtmuley

 

[Redmt]

Look for an older VX2. mtmuley

Check on Gun Broker. I think I saw one there yesterday.

 

[BayouBuck985]

I have a trijicon huron 3-12x40 and like it so far. I recall reading some folks comments here or on RS that the eye relief is better than specified, and I'd agree. I can't tell any difference between it and my Leupold VX3s.

I just checked one out at my local gun store. They don’t sell many Trijicon’s, so the last two they have (2.5-10x40 w/ 30mm tube and 3-9x40 1” tube w/ BDC reticle) are just over $400. The eye relief is definitely better than Trijicon advertises; however, the VX Freedom looked to be noticeably brighter and clearer in the well-lit store, and the salesman said the glass in the Leupold is better than the Japanese glass in the Trijicon. Seems hard to believe.

 

[BayouBuck985]

Does anyone have any experience with the older Zeiss Conquest MC line of scopes? I can probably pick one up used locally for $425. I would like to know how this would compare to the Burris Fullfield, VX Freedom, and Trijicon Huron. I think these are the final four for consideration.

 

[Bux_N_Beards]

Does anyone have any experience with the older Zeiss Conquest MC line of scopes? I can probably pick one up used locally for $425. I would like to know how this would compare to the Burris Fullfield, VX Freedom, and Trijicon Huron. I think these are the final four for consideration

I’ve owned two of them and still have one in service. They punch well above their price point. If the lenses are good it would be a solid option that I’d definitely take over the first two options you listed.

 

[BayouBuck985]

I’ve owned two of them and still have one in service. They punch well above their price point. If the lenses are good it would be a solid option that I’d definitely take over the first two options you listed.

Yeah, seriously tempted to get one of those. I can get a 3.5-10X44 Conquest for $385, like-new condition. I was also tempted by a 3-9X36 Diavari T* one made in Germany (eBay listing), but I don’t know if there’s that much of a difference in glass quality, and it may be about $50 more after taxes and shipping. Any experience on how that German T* would compare to the MC assembled in the USA? @Bux_N_Beards

 

[Bux_N_Beards]

Yeah, seriously tempted to get one of those. I can get a 3.5-10X44 Conquest for $385, like-new condition. I was also tempted by a 3-9X36 Diavari T* one made in Germany (eBay listing), but I don’t know if there’s that much of a difference in glass quality, and it may be about $50 more after taxes and shipping. Any experience on how that German T* would compare to the MC assembled in the USA? @Bux_N_Beards

No direct experience with the Diavari but I had a 3.5-10x44 like you reference. I sent it back to Zeiss to have an elevation turret added. Why I sold that scope I don’t know, but I regret it.

Only other direct Zeiss experience I have is with a 3-9x40 Conquest MC that’s been on several rifles over the years and a newer V4 which I like everything about except the reticle.

If the glass is in good shape I don’t think you’d go wrong snagging that one for $385.