ZEISS Conquest V4 on Magnums Calibers

[twt17]

I put a ZEISS Conquest V4 6-24x50 on a X-Bolt in 300wsm. It seems to shoot well, then gets off zero after 5-10 rounds by a few inches. I have re-zeroed several times. Ammo is good and consistent. I've checked seval times. Lucky I caught the issue early and haven't taken the rifle in the field to loose any animals with. It has been very frustrating and it's gotten to the point where I don't want to waste the powder shooting at paper over and over again.

Does anyone have any experience with this scope on a magnum caliber? I'm thinking that it just can't handle the recoil, even though I think it should. I don't think it's the gun because it always has grouped well.

 

[morgaj1]

I had a Conquest V4 on a Tikka 300 Win Mag for several years and never had an issue. What mounts are you using? Are you using a torque wrench when mounting? Did you degrease the screws?

 

[chetraguse]

I've got one on a 300 PRC and works great. Maybe your reticle is loose. Send it in.

 

[Mark37082]

I would double check the bases and rings. If they are torqued correctly and still shifting POI, send it to Zeiss.

 

[couesaddict]

I've got one on a 25sst (saum parent cartridge) and it's held zero for a couple years and tracked great. Any scope can fail so I'm not ruling that out but I second the suggestion of running through the mounting hardware once more before condemning it and sending it in.

 

[twt17]

I did check torque on rings and bases. I also lapped the rings a few months ago. I don't think they're the issue.

I've been lucky enough to never have to send something back to a manufacturer and didn't even think of doing that with this scope. I might go that route. It's not doing any good sitting in the safe so it's not like I'd be missing it!

 

[couesaddict]

From what I've heard from a few people, zeiss is pretty easy to deal with on the customer service end. I'd give them a call or send an email explaining your troubles. Mine isn't my favorite scope but I bought it as a demo and for the price point, it hasn't been a disappointment so I'd say it's worth getting fixed.

 

[morgaj1]

I had to send an old Zeiss scope back for warranty work last year and their customer service was great.

 

[SO I HUNT]

I have one on 300 ultra mag for 4 years no problems..

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I had a lightly used but older Zeiss that looked like black pepper was sprinkled between the lenses. I shipped it to Zeiss who told me that it wasn't repairable or replaceable with the same model. They provided me with an upgraded scope at no additional cost.

Now that's customer service!

 

[wasskeet]

If you're like many here, you have one scope you are absolutely certain you can count on. Put it on that rifle and see what results you get.

 

[shooters]

This

 

[Elkeater]

I have two. One rides on a .300 win mag and hasn't lost zero in three years of hard use.

 

[Shortmag11]

I would double check the bases and rings. If they are torqued correctly and still shifting POI, send it to Zeiss.

Exactly this!