Actually, mounting a scope that way, i.e. 90 degrees counterclockwise, is an easy solution to the problem of ejected brass striking the windage turret, especially if the turret is the large target type. I've done several that way, and it works well. It also give easy and unobstructed right-handed access to the loading/ejection port. My friends and I had no trouble making adjustments...although, in hindsight, perhaps we were forced to think. A number of years ago, at least one manufacturer (I think it was Simmons) manufactured a tactical scope designed to be mounted in this position, i.e. windage turret on the left side of the gun, elevation in the traditional position. I never saw one, but now I wonder how the turrets were marked...the potential problems were HUGE!
Zeiss Conquest 3x9 Where are the UP/DOWN LEFT/RIGHT markings?
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Actually, mounting a scope that way, i.e. 90 degrees counterclockwise, is an easy solution to the problem of ejected brass striking the windage turret, especially if the turret is the large target type. I've done several that way, and it works well. It also give easy and unobstructed right-handed access to the loading/ejection port. My friends and I had no trouble making adjustments...although, in hindsight, perhaps we were forced to think. A number of years ago, at least one manufacturer (I think it was Simmons) manufactured a tactical scope designed to be mounted in this position, i.e. windage turret on the left side of the gun, elevation in the traditional position. I never saw one, but now I wonder how the turrets were marked...the potential problems were HUGE!
The U/R doesn't bother me, but Zeiss and their backwards turning adjustments does.
I've got one that is marked 1/4inch per hundred on the elevation and cm per 100 meters on the windage. They both move 1/4 inch though.
I've got one that is marked 1/4inch per hundred on the elevation and cm per 100 meters on the windage. They both move 1/4 inch though.
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Don't anybody tell him that you can see the adjustment knob move too!!!
The scope had regular hunting turrets, and it was mounted on a 22, so mounting it that way offered no advantage. It sure caused frustration for the owner though. He was convinced that the scope was defective. I loosened off the ring screws, turned the scope 90 degrees, tightened the screws , and in a short time the gun was sighted in, and the owner was smiling.
Huh...place in box, send to Gentec and they take care of the rest....not that confusing....never heard of anyone being confused by the U/R marking either but I guess they do sell products on television that make pouring milk out of a milk container easier as well. I always wondered who bought them...it's becoming clearer.
I bought a canister of black powder recently, which had an arrow labeled "twist to remove" indicating how to get it open. However, there is no other arrow or instruction indicating how to replace the cover. Does this mean that all the powder must be used immediately upon opening?
What am I missing here?
What am I missing here?
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I have 2 conquests had to go down to the safe and check ...yup they are the same but i never had any confusion as to which way to turn the dials ...and all sighting in is done at the range ...so i am guessing if you turn your dial the wrong way your going to see this on paper ........and if you need to do changes out in the field ...what are you checking it on .......or are you just guessing .or checking adjustments on paper ...its not that hard to read the dials ...jeesh
I have the same scope. I also had the same confusion which cost me half box of premium ammunition. I would pay 10 more dollars for the caps of distinctive markings than paying less at store but having to suffer at the range.
for those who think it is ok for Zeiss to do this way, you should never be allowed to be close to any quality control job.
for those who think it is ok for Zeiss to do this way, you should never be allowed to be close to any quality control job.
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Has exactly ZERO to do with quality control. That is the way it was designed.
Still have yet to waste ANY ammunition for this reason on my Conquests.
However I did notice this on my first Conquest when I bought it , so I said to my self , "Self, they are using the same adjustment knobs on both elevation and windage, ok" and that was the end of that.
Remember , the pointy end is aimed at your target!
Still have yet to waste ANY ammunition for this reason on my Conquests.
However I did notice this on my first Conquest when I bought it , so I said to my self , "Self, they are using the same adjustment knobs on both elevation and windage, ok" and that was the end of that.
Remember , the pointy end is aimed at your target!
Your turn signals are marked left and right? Mine just have these little arrows,and when I tried useing them they didn't work, the vehicle just went straight ahead, no matter which way the lever was flipped. When I pushed and pulled the lever it messed up my headlights and I had to go to the dealer to get that fixed. Worthless piece of ornamental crap, never going to use that thing again.
