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  1. 12-05-2016, 11:35 AM #16
    chalkeye
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    By my online research the 42mm HD5 Zeiss was a pretty good sweet spot for performance, clarity & weight vs price. I'm certainly happy with mine, but I haven't done IRL side-by-side comparisons.

    Here's the data I collected (pricing will be out of date by now)

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  3. 12-05-2016, 03:56 PM #17
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    the clever buggers at Zeiss really know how to make a wicked box. brings the kid out in you when opening it

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  4. 12-05-2016, 08:40 PM #18
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    Nightforce SHV 3-10x42mm .25 MOA MOAR C563 For sale! - EuroOptic.com
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    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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  5. 13-05-2016, 01:57 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by jakewire View Post
    Nightforce SHV 3-10x42mm .25 MOA MOAR C563 For sale! - EuroOptic.com
    +1
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  6. 13-05-2016, 06:50 AM #20
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    And the hd5 is well priced too.

    Zeiss Conquest HD5 3-15X42 Plex Like New Demo For sale! - EuroOptic.com
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  7. 13-05-2016, 08:34 AM #21
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    @300_BLK Last time I communicated with EuroOptic he wouldn't/couldn't send Nightforce to NZ. Was happy to send to a USA address even though I was going to pay with a NZ CC. Has their position with Nightforce changed?
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  8. 13-05-2016, 10:48 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel View Post
    And the hd5 is well priced too.

    Zeiss Conquest HD5 3-15X42 Plex Like New Demo For sale! - EuroOptic.com
    does it have the target turrets?
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  9. 13-05-2016, 10:59 AM #23
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    Only issue I found with the HD5 plex reticle was its very heavy for a 15 power scope, otherwise mint glass & function.

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  10. 13-05-2016, 11:24 AM #24
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    the zeiss hd5 3-15 x42 with turrets is about 1500$ at taihape sports shop. service is patchyfrom my dealings but price is great.
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  11. 13-05-2016, 12:54 PM #25
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    Sounds good! Leaning towards the Zeiss. In terms of rings etc, should I be sticking with talley steel rings? Pretty inexperienced when it comes to 7RM. Looking at picking up a Tikka T3x
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    Quote Originally Posted by hotsoup View Post
    Sounds good! Leaning towards the Zeiss. In terms of rings etc, should I be sticking with talley steel rings? Pretty inexperienced when it comes to 7RM.
    Depends what Rifle and rail you have. I went with a rail on my 700 and Burris Z Rings. That way I could milk out more elevation with the MOA inserts.
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  13. 13-05-2016, 01:00 PM #27
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    Leaning towards the Tikka T3x. No rail yet, open to options
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  14. 13-05-2016, 01:18 PM #28
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    Wouldn't mag length be an issue for a t3 in that cal?
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    Quote Originally Posted by zimmer View Post
    @300_BLK Last time I communicated with EuroOptic he wouldn't/couldn't send Nightforce to NZ. Was happy to send to a USA address even though I was going to pay with a NZ CC. Has their position with Nightforce changed?
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    it depends, some times they will sometimes not
    If it's been a demo they possibly will, brand new they have told me no, second hand yes.
    However it's moot as his missus is going over and anything can be sent inside the sates, she can pick up from where ever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hotsoup View Post
    Leaning towards the Tikka T3x. No rail yet, open to options
    I'd get optilocks then
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