Zeiss V4 dislikes

ChrisAU · Feb 10, 2020

I do not like that the parallax adjustment doesn't have yardage marks. Yes, I know its for a reason. Yes, I verify my marks at the range. But, I like to have a ballpark for quick reference when hunting. I don't always have time to dial the parallax back and forth to find the sweet spot when hunting.

Browninglover1 · Feb 10, 2020

For a long range scope the windage turret was a huge turn off for me. If you hold wind it's not as big of an issue except its a SFP scope and in the heat of the moment it's very likely you'll forget to check the magnification before you shoot.

8andbait · Feb 10, 2020

I think these are the best bang for the buck in their price range. I've had several and they all track and hold zero perfectly. Glass is good too. If I had a complaint it would be the mounting length is a little short if not using a rail.
Overall though, I trust the v4 scopes on my lightweight hunting rifles that will require dialing.

Jakeweb09 · Feb 10, 2020

I have the 6x24 and at the demo price I can't see beating it easily, it's been great in low light and tracks great. I've dialed out to 900 and back down to 200 with dead on accuracy. I have the MOA1 reticle though. At times on the range I do wish it had a lockable Windage turret

Nomosendero · Nov 30, 2024

I decided to use this old thread instead of starting another, for those who have used one of these, what are your thoughts.
I have a 4x16 but I have not used it long enough to be sure that it will track well long term.
Right now, there is a sale for these. A Nightforce or Swarvo is not in my budget.
Thanks

Barrelnut · Nov 30, 2024

Nomosendero said:
I have a 4x16 but I have not used it long enough to be sure that it will track well long term.

I've had a 4-16x44 Conquest with the RZ-800 reticle for 15 years. It has seen a lot of use on a 300 WSM and 25-06. It has never lost zero once. It also dials perfectly if, I decide to use the small caped turrets instead of the reticle. It is my favorite hunting scope. I wouldn't worry about long term at all.

Recon$$ · Nov 30, 2024

Barrelnut said:
I've had a 4-16x44 Conquest with the RZ-800 reticle for 15 years. It has seen a lot of use on a 300 WSM and 25-06. It has never lost zero once. It also dials perfectly if, I decide to use the small caped turrets instead of the reticle. It is my favorite hunting scope. I wouldn't worry about long term at all.

I used one for 3-4 years and had zeiss put target turrets on it, original conquest. My dad has used that scope on his go to rifle the last 10 years. Good scope for the money imo. It's still going strong.

patrickjr · Nov 30, 2024

I've got three Zeiss V4s that I have really enjoyed. My father has one himself. Two 6-24s and two 4-16s, all purchased for $680-$850

I really wish Zeiss could've done a simple throw lever/knob like the small one NF has. Probably my biggest gripe with the scope

All of ours have tracked well thus far. I keep buying them because i haven't seen a scope i can get for $750 that's better then the V4s

Nomosendero · Nov 30, 2024

patrickjr said:
I've got three Zeiss V4s that I have really enjoyed. My father has one himself. Two 6-24s and two 4-16s, all purchased for $680-$850

I really wish Zeiss could've done a simple throw lever/knob like the small one NF has. Probably my biggest gripe with the scope

All of ours have tracked well thus far. I keep buying them because i haven't seen a scope i can get for $750 that's better then the V4s

Yea, I was in reference to the new ones, sounds like what you have.
Thanks for all the replies.

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