texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
Misson1, DJM139, Crazy good, Rosales land management, GrendelHunter73
71995 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,424
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,773
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics537,063
Posts9,719,963
Members86,995
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? #7059762 01/31/18 01:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,233
J
JCO Offline OP
Pro Tracker
OP Offline
Pro Tracker
J
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,233
I just purchased a 6.5 CM and want to mount some nice glass on it. I was looking hard at the Swarovski Z3 or Z5 and then stumbled on the Zeiss Conquest HD 5 on Cabela's site. They have the 3-15 x 42 on sale for $699.

This will primarily be a hunting rifle. Any thoughts on the Zeiss compared to the Swarovski?


NRA Life Member (Master of Poor Decisions)
Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7060118 01/31/18 04:52 PM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,444
A
aggiehunter03 Online Content
Veteran Tracker
Online Content
Veteran Tracker
A
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,444
I don't own a Swaro and their glass quality sets the bar from everything I read. I do have a Zeiss HD5 5-25 and it is by far my favorite scope. I think you will be very happy especially for the price.

Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7060179 01/31/18 05:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,176
K
Korean Redneck Online Content
Extreme Tracker
Online Content
Extreme Tracker
K
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,176
We have that on a wood stock tikka 270. Better then my vx3 4.5-14x40 in most ways. I paid a bit fhab that a few years ago. No complaints


I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7060750 01/31/18 11:14 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 12,547
C
chital_shikari Offline
Minor in training
Offline
Minor in training
C
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 12,547
Great glass for sure. I have a Conquest 4.5-14x50 on a 30-06. I would put the Z3 along with the Conquest and the Z5 along with the HD5.

Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7061099 02/01/18 03:10 AM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,233
J
JCO Offline OP
Pro Tracker
OP Offline
Pro Tracker
J
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,233
Thanks to all.


NRA Life Member (Master of Poor Decisions)
Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7066109 02/05/18 02:57 AM
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 7,806
D
Deerhunter61 Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
D
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 7,806
I'd go with Swarovski. I have 7 of the original Conquests and they are awesome scopes. So I bought a ZeissHD 5-25x50 last year and compared to the original conquest it was a real disappointment! The glass isn't as good and the mechanics are pretty poor as well. I won't buy another one. I'm sure their more expensive scopes are still awesome but if I were you I'd buy a swaro over a zeiss.

Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: aggiehunter03] #7066149 02/05/18 03:23 AM
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4,236
E
Erny Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
E
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4,236
Originally Posted By: aggiehunter03
I don't own a Swaro and their glass quality sets the bar from everything I read. I do have a Zeiss HD5 5-25 and it is by far my favorite scope. I think you will be very happy especially for the price.


X2 I love my HD5. Just a heads up the cheapest price I have found was at camerland NY. They are sponsors here and will beat any price. When you call ask for Neil or Doug.

Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7150339 04/24/18 06:40 PM
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 43
B
Bow hunter 91 Offline
Light Foot
Offline
Light Foot
B
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 43
I have a conquest 5-25 and love it. I also purchased it on Cabela's and if I see it on sale again, I will buy another one.

Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7150934 04/25/18 02:43 AM
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 7,806
D
Deerhunter61 Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
D
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 7,806
Swarovski is by far the better scope! There's a reason they are selling these scopes heavily discounted...

Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: aggiehunter03] #7150952 04/25/18 02:55 AM
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4,236
E
Erny Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
E
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4,236
Originally Posted By: aggiehunter03
I don't own a Swaro and their glass quality sets the bar from everything I read. I do have a Zeiss HD5 5-25 and it is by far my favorite scope. I think you will be very happy especially for the price.


Same here... I have a HD5 3-15 on my 300 Win Mag. Great scope...love it.

Re: Zeiss Conquest Hd 5 ??? [Re: JCO] #7150956 04/25/18 02:58 AM
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4,236
E
Erny Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
E
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4,236
By the way give Camera Land NY a try. That’s where I purchased mine. They will beat most anyone’s price. Ask for Neil or Doug and tell them you heard about them on the THF.

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3