Zeiss v4/v6 how do they compare to your other scopes?

I have a zeiss terra and an HD5 but the new v4 and v6 don't interest me at all. The configurations, objective bell size and magnification range do not make for a good big game hunting scope. If it isn't in the 2-10 or 3-12 at most with a 40ish mm objective lens then I won't be getting one. May have some use as target scope or long range yote gun but not for 2 grand, I think there are better options.
 
I'm on my second Zeiss under warranty. Originally had the Conquest on my Tikka T3 3006, after a year, it would not hold a zero. Sent away, took 2 months, they sent back a Terra . 1 year later, now in hunting season, same issue.
I will not take this scope hunting as I do not and will not ever trust Zeiss again. Originally paid $700 for the Conquest.
When they send me the Terra last year, I took it to a gun smith and had the rings lapped and made sure everything was correct. The gunsmith loved the Terra.
Just my experience, I'm sure many people love Zeiss. I also own other rifles with Leupold, Vortex, Nikon with "0" issues.
I go to the range 25 to 35 times a year.
 
I sent my v6 conquest back. Super clear optics but reticle too thick for me. Overpriced tho I’d say. Lenses are great but the scope itself is not a 2000$ scope
 
This is what I like about this forum. I was strongly considering a v4 for my target rifle. Now I think I'll look elsewhere. Strange though. Most internet reviews think the v4 glass is outstanding.
 
The v4 is a better buy. Glass is very good yes. I’d prob point you to a v4 instead. For 2000$ and up I think other options are a better bet when it comes to long range scopes. For hunting tho the glass would be super good
 
Mike112288 said:
The v4 is a better buy. Glass is very good yes. I’d prob point you to a v4 instead. For 2000$ and up I think other options are a better bet when it comes to long range scopes. For hunting tho the glass would be super good
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I suppose that makes sense. Yeah once over $2000 I'd be much more interested in nightforce and swarovzki, Leica etc.
 
Ya that’s just it. Over 2000$ your options begin to open to high end scopes than the conquest even tho the conquests are now high end due to their lenses coming from the zeiss diavari line. I was impressed by mine. Had the reticle been thin like the moar t ret from nightforce then I’d prob have kept it but it wasn’t quite thin enough for me. Made for hunting and I’m just shooting targets lol so that was the wrong optic for my uses. A v4 with a varmint reticle would be sweet for gophers!
 
Mike112288 said:
Ya that’s just it. Over 2000$ your options begin to open to high end scopes than the conquest even tho the conquests are now high end due to their lenses coming from the zeiss diavari line. I was impressed by mine. Had the reticle been thin like the moar t ret from nightforce then I’d prob have kept it but it wasn’t quite thin enough for me. Made for hunting and I’m just shooting targets lol so that was the wrong optic for my uses. A v4 with a varmint reticle would be sweet for gophers!
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This.

I used to hate how thin reticles were in Swarovski's Z6. There is a reason that has changed.
 
Canuck525 said:
What is your intended purpose? In the 2k price range I would take a Delta Stryker 4.5-30x56 in a heartbeat ...
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I agree. They are still not very well known. Grab them before they become popular and the prices get jacked up. I went this route. Great scope. A gem like this isn't going to remain a secret for long.
 
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A couple points I would mention, since I had not really checked these scopes out previously:

1) Kudos to Zeiss for keeping the weight down, 3-18x50 is 22 ounces, about 3 ounces heavier than the leupold VX6

2) for the money, I'd buy my VX6 again

3) the ringless euro mount on the Zeiss website looks pretty unappealing to me, not sure how it attaches to the body

4) The stryker cannot really be compared to a hunting scope at 36 ounces, but may have more bang for the buck
 
DMS1 said:
A couple points I would mention, since I had not really checked these scopes out previously:

1) Kudos to Zeiss for keeping the weight down, 3-18x50 is 22 ounces, about 3 ounces heavier than the leupold VX6

2) for the money, I'd buy my VX6 again

3) the ringless euro mount on the Zeiss website looks pretty unappealing to me, not sure how it attaches to the body

4) The stryker cannot really be compared to a hunting scope at 36 ounces, but may have more bang for the buck
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I prefer Zeiss over Leupold. I have a few of the older Conquest 6.5-30x varmint/target scopes. I found them to be excellent. But they were also $950 when I bought them. A better buy than Leupold. Plus I preferred the true colour rendition vs the amber hue of the Leupold. Along with the fixed eye relief at all magnifications vs the changing eye relief of the Leupold. The older Conquest scopes were a good deal with their German parts but made in the USA method of keeping down the costs.

Absolutely the Stryker isn't a hunting scope. We have no idea what the OP's purpose was for the scope. You could use it for hunting I suppose as some use higher magnification NF etc. But ultimately it is a target/tactical scope. On a sale I paid $2150 to my door for one of these scopes. 4.5-30X 56mm 34mm tube. The glass is excellent. I love the reticle choices and it's first focal plane. Also illuminated. I believe it's the same scope with minor differences as the newest Trijicon 4.5-30x.

In comparison the zeiss Conquest V6 5-30x is $2800 on sale in Canada. Second focal plane, 30mm tube has 65 moa of elevation vs the 100 moa elevation adjustment range of the striker and is more expensive. Glass wise.. I've always liked Zeiss glass. It might beat out the stryker there. But the glass on the stryker is pretty impressive as well. The stryker is the best from Japan. The V6 in comparison is made in Germany which is generally considered an advantage... However I think the stryker is the better deal and the features are better which is why I didn't go with Zeiss this time around. But in reality I doubt anyone would be upset with any of the scopes at the $2000+ range.
 
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