Zeiss v6 2-12x50

[Skoal3]

Does anyone have any first hand experience with a Zeiss v6 2-12x50? I’m really interested in getting one to replace the vx5hd 3-15x44 on my 300wsm for general hunting. I’ve looked around and can’t seem to find much about that specific model. I like the mag range, locking elevation turret and capped windage. Would just like to see what some people think about it.
Thanks for any help

 

[General RE LEE]

Does anyone have any first hand experience with a Zeiss v6 2-12x50? I’m really interested in getting one to replace the vx5hd 3-15x44 on my 300wsm for general hunting. I’ve looked around and can’t seem to find much about that specific model. I like the mag range, locking elevation turret and capped windage. Would just like to see what some people think about it.
Thanks for any help

I’ve had a 3-18x50 V6 for a few years and it’s excellent. The Conquest V6 line is made in Germany and has Schott glass with 92% light transmission. Very clear and bright. I’ve had zero issues with function of the turret and return to zero. Excellent scopes.

 

[General RE LEE]

Does anyone have any first hand experience with a Zeiss v6 2-12x50? I’m really interested in getting one to replace the vx5hd 3-15x44 on my 300wsm for general hunting. I’ve looked around and can’t seem to find much about that specific model. I like the mag range, locking elevation turret and capped windage. Would just like to see what some people think about it.
Thanks for any help

Just looked up that model on Eurooptic. I noticed it’s not 1/4 MOA, but 1/3 MOA instead. That might be why not many people have bought it.

 

[Skoal3]

Thanks for the replies. I have a v6 5-30x50 and while I really haven’t done much with it other than get it sighted in and some load development, it’s a very nice scope and I have no complaints. The way I understand it, being 1/3 MOA basically makes it a MIL scope, 1cm/100m, or at least very close. I was wondering why they would have an exposed elevation turret with only one reticle option, a standard duplex style, perhaps they don’t have one that would work with the 1/3 MOA turret. Anyway, there has to be someone out there that has one.

 

[General RE LEE]

Thanks for the replies. I have a v6 5-30x50 and while I really haven’t done much with it other than get it sighted in and some load development, it’s a very nice scope and I have no complaints. The way I understand it, being 1/3 MOA basically makes it a MIL scope, 1cm/100m, or at least very close. I was wondering why they would have an exposed elevation turret with only one reticle option, a standard duplex style, perhaps they don’t have one that would work with the 1/3 MOA turret. Anyway, there has to be someone out there that has one.

I would just get the 3-18x50. 3x is still very wide open and bright at close range in dark timber. You also will have an additional 6x above 12x.

 

[Skoal3]

I would just get the 3-18x50. 3x is still very wide open and bright at close range in dark timber. You also will have an additional 6x above 12x.

I have considered that, might be what I end up doing. I know the difference between 2x and 3x is almost nonexistent but the extra on the top end would be nice. Especially since the scopes are basically the same size and weight.

I really wish they offered the 3-18 with a locking elevation turret and capped windage. I’ve never had a problem with the turrets of my 5-30 getting accidentally spun but it was always in the back of my mind the few times I did take it out.

 

[General RE LEE]

I have considered that, might be what I end up doing. I know the difference between 2x and 3x is almost nonexistent but the extra on the top end would be nice. Especially since the scopes are basically the same size and weight.

I really wish they offered the 3-18 with a locking elevation turret and capped windage. I’ve never had a problem with the turrets of my 5-30 getting accidentally spun but it was always in the back of my mind the few times I did take it out.

I never once had a problem with turrets moving

 

[Shō[t]gun]

Just looked up that model on Eurooptic. I noticed it’s not 1/4 MOA, but 1/3 MOA instead. That might be why not many people have bought it.

I’ve never heard of 1/3 MOA adjustments. Sounds like they just took the lazy way of converting a MIL scope to coincide with an MOA turret cap.

 

[Skoal3]

Should probably start a new thread for this but…hoping to gain some traction with this one. Schmidt & Bender make a very comparable scope. The Zenith 3-12x50. How would it compare to the Zeiss as far as durability and glass go? The S&B is FFP which, for me, seems less ideal for the type of hunting I do but with illumination would probably be fine.

 

[gbuz ee]

I know this is an older thread but since there is hardly anything out there on this scope I thought I'd chime in. First off, I love it! I have 3 somewhat older Leupold VX-R's, 4 Trijicon Accupoints in various magnifications and objective sizes, a couple of mid-level Vortex, and a Zeiss V4. The glass on the V6 is (to my eyes) easily the best. I like the fact that I can walk around with the zoom set on 2 and get a huge field of view and zoom in on a deer or hog once I get to my stand.

The illumination is the best I have used on any scope. I can be in complete darkness and lower the brightness to the point where it is almost imperceptible. The only thing I would change is to maybe make the brightness level go a tiny bit higher to make it daylight bright. The Florida sun does wash it out during the middle of the day.

I have a custom turret on mine now but the 1/3 MOA was never an issue with me. Do I wish it was 1/4 moa? Sure. In a perfect world, I'd want the 1/4 but only to match every thing else I own. I have it on a Tikka Ember Superlight in .308 and this is easily my favorite carry rifle.

I know Zeiss gets a lot of hate on Rokslide for the drop test results. Only time will tell on how mine fairs. I tend to baby my scopes so hopefully I will never have to test their lifetime warranty. I've never had an issue with the Leupolds, Trijicons, the other Zeiss or the Vortex scopes holding zero so we'll see.

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