Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50

[Dirt Nap]

I'm looking to upgrade from my Nikon Monarch 5-20x44. I'm really wanting a scope that will perform better in low-light conditions. I've used the Monarch for the last 2 years and although I think it's a good scope during the day, it seemed to lack during dawn and dusk shooting situations. Will going to the Zeiss be a substantial improvement or should I look at something different? Thanks

[cbryant11]

I beleive the zeiss has very good glass compared to night force and mark4 the glass is better

[Couzer]

Welcome to the Site Dirt nap! Get ready for allot of info as the members are great at giving good feed back!

[sherman]

I have never used nikon or zeiss I have used older redfields and the first one I bought was a vx3 4.5-14x40 and I will never
get anything but a vx 2 or vx 3. I have shot with low light and not a problem. I just got a 7mm remington and I will get another vx3 for it.

[seek100plus]

Zeiss is a great scope, great glass, 6.5 x 20 is a elevation issue or buy a vortex with all kinds of elevation, 4.5 x 14 Zeiss is less blurry and less heat wave issues, just my 2 cents and I own both

[Dirt Nap]

Thanks for the info

[azmetalman]

I have the same Zeiss. It is a great scope. It is mounted on a 20 MOA picatinny rail with Farrel Industries standard height rings. With the 20 MOA rail it provides the proper elevation for my personal maximum ethical range. Any scope could have elevation issues at some point. It depends on how much elevation is built in the scope, the height of the rings and/or the MOA rail you choose and the maximum distance you intend to shoot. Be realistic about the distance when you choose a long range scope. Ask yourself if the rifle and the shooter are truly capable of making an ethical shot at that distance. Again be realistic. This is no place to let ego get involved.
If the Zeiss suits your purpose buy it and don't look back.