Zero compromise 527
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I got one last year from Go Big Tactical. This scope is absolutely a tank! Do whatever you want to it and it will keep on going.The glass quality is superb. I compared it with my TT, I would they the glass quality is about the same. I like the turrets on the scope a lot. ZCO clicks are pristine. I like them better than the S&B turrets. Similar to TT.
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Got a ZCO 420 ultra short and I love it . Mind you this is the most expensive optic I've ever owned but Tom at Go Big Tactical suggested it for a build and I'm so glad he did . Turrets are very precise and smooth. Firm enough you know when you move them nice audible clicks. Glass is amazing so clear right to the edges! You wont regret this purchase. Would post a pic but it won't let me
Glass unreal, turret clicks feel great too. Decent step up from the PMII in my opinion. Love the mpct2 reticle as well. Looking forward to much more time with it once all the virus restrictions go away. Customer service from Tom at Go Big was perfect as usual
Got a ZCO 420 ultra short and I love it . Mind you this is the most expensive optic I've ever owned but Tom at Go Big Tactical suggested it for a build and I'm so glad he did . Turrets are very precise and smooth. Firm enough you know when you move them nice audible clicks. Glass is amazing so clear right to the edges! You wont regret this purchase. Would post a pic but it won't let me
Who did you buy it from?
I think Go Big Tactical still has one showing in stock.
Ya I was curious because w ww.gothiclinearmoury.ca has one showing in stock as well
Huge fan of these optics. I have a 420 and a 527. The company is new, but the founders have been in the high end optic game for decades working with Nightforce and Kahles. They now offer 3 reticles, MPCT 1, 2 and 3. I have the 420 in the 1 and had a 527 in 2, but recently swapped it out for a 527 in the 3. The MPCT 3 reticle is brand new, unique and while it seems complicated, when their designer explained it to me in person at ShotShow I was an instant convert. I'll put out a video explaining the reticle and comparing them soon.
The optic's design is sleek and aethetic, the turrets are fantastic, I love the variable illumination control and the fact that you can switch between red and green. These are feature packed optics and the 36mm tube makes these super bright and clear. Big fan and highly recommend. Also Tom's the bomb and always works hard to set you up with the right gear.
The optic's design is sleek and aethetic, the turrets are fantastic, I love the variable illumination control and the fact that you can switch between red and green. These are feature packed optics and the 36mm tube makes these super bright and clear. Big fan and highly recommend. Also Tom's the bomb and always works hard to set you up with the right gear.
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I would like to hear a more detailed description of the glass when compared to the Tangent Theta TT525P, although I have it on good authority they both contain the same SCHOTT glass manufactured in Germany.
A helpful review below.
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LMAO well then, thanks for your contribution!
That Ford Focus will never provide the smile miles that ZCO is gonna.. I seen MK Machining on IG. was comparing the zco to the TT and the results seemed pretty tight, maybe a hair win to the ZCO. Haven’t had a chance to get my eye behind one so not much help, but defiantly seems like guys are raving about them, Nice Purchase!
Did some quick comparison between a TT525P with Gen 3 XR and a ZCO 527 with MCPT-3 recently, just my personal point of view.
Image:
This topic is really subjective to me, different people looked through both scopes give different comments.
Both TT and ZCO are in the same class, so I would say they are in par with each other on the image clarity part.
ZCO seems brighter to me and it has more clear picture than TT(I couldn't tell, but others noticed this), probably because of the 36mm main tube comparing to TT's 34mm.
One thing someone noticed is the edge of the ZCO's picture looks blur than TT's comparing to each scope's center part image. This is not that obvious, unless you are really picky on every part of the sight picture you see through the scope.
Turrets:
TT apparently has the best turrets so far. Really crispy feel and accurate. ZCO's locking turrets work just like Vortex Razer HD Gen 2. Personally, I prefer one without locking turrets for faster adjustment. But others may prefer to lock the turrets when shooting magnum caliber.
TT's magnification adjustment is bit stiff, with a throw lever will make it much easier. ZCO has the perfect level. But ZCO's parallax adjustment is bit narrow so not that easy to adjust.
ZCO's design for the illumination is for people who keeps forgetting turn it off and run out of battery. The illumination will be off after a certain amount of time without adjustment or when the scope exceed certain degrees either side ways or vertically.
TT's Tool-less zero feature is a big advantage in the field.
Reticle:
TT's Gen 3 XR has all the features for PRS and prone/bench-rest shooting needs and it doesn't look that busy like ZCO's MPCT-3 in high magnification. Would prefer MPCT-2 reticle instead of MPCT-3 for ZCO., if not a PRS shooter or needs the funnel feature for quick distance measurement or those big dot int the reticle.
Other features:
ZCO has more elevation adjustment than TT 35MIL vs 28MIL(30MIL mechanically).
TT can set parallax to infinity for distance from 300m and above. ZCO's parallax starts from 25m compare to TT's 50m.
Both scopes have the locking diopter adjustment feature which is really useful in case someone messed up your scope settings.
Ilya has some good review for the high end scopes:
https://youtu.be/QY8ZBO5mHhw
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Excellent comments! Thank You
I have discussed with user Zane777 via PM and here are the take always from that discussion:
-TT has slightly better image quality, especially on edge of sight picture, however the advantage is not that obvious.
-ZCO has more elevation adjustments, however can always add Tacom unit to add more elevation adjustment.
-Both come with Tenebraex flip covers when purchased from GBT, otherwise not included for ZCO
-ZCO does not include a sunshade ($83)
-TT includes ARD (Anti Reflection Device, aka kill flash)
-ZCO parallax goes down to 25m so could double as rimfire precision optic where TT only goes down to 50m, however the parallax on the TT is much more forgiving, anything after 240m is Parallax free at infinity which is a huge speed advantage for PRS (250m, 500m, 750m all the same setting)
-ZCO 36mm tube is awesome but poses an issue for being able to see a high end scope mounted level (ceramic ball) without breaking cheek weld as a 34mm one wont fit and don't know of a high end one made in 36mm tube... can go rail mounted but then can't see it without breaking cheek weld... a problem.
-ZCO has a little bit of perceived tunnelling effect in 5-5.5(6). Not much but it is there.
-ZCO has locking turret feature, that is a plus or con depending on user preferences
-TT has the best turret in the market. It is that good that no one can challenge it.
-TT is made in Canada, easier to deal with Warranty (Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada)
-TT comes with a limited lifetime warranty against Manufactures Defects. If ownership changes please make sure to notify the new owner they must register with their updated contact information.
-ZCO is a quality product made in Austria using the latest technology. Warranty in North America is handled by centre in Orofino, Idaho USA
-ZCO comes with a Transferrable Lifetime Warranty on mechanical and optical defects in materials and workmanship from normal use. Electronic components Limited Lifetime Warranty of 2 years against defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use. Excludes: intentional misuse or abuse of the product, unauthorized alterations or repairs, serial number modification or destruction, improper mounting, neglect, fire, flood, and other cataclysmic events
Good to know.
Didn't realize there is a small tunneling issue in ZCO.
For the level bubble, I think Spuhr has a built in bubble level and Era-Tac has an add-on bubble level accessory can be installed on top of the mount plate too.
ZCO is really cost effective, but TT offers what you pay is what you get for the extras.
