Author Topic: Elite 4200 2.5x10x40 vs. Conquest 3x9x40 (Read 992 times)

Nic_58 · « **on:** December 10, 2004, 11:31:29 AM »

These 2 particular Bushnell and Zeiss scopes are the ones I am most interested in. The application will be on a Knight Disc Elite muzzleloader. I really like the 4" constant eye relief the Zeiss offers because a ML with a hefty charge of Triple Se7en can kick substantially. I also like the Elite 4200 w/ Rainguard but it is advertised at having just a tad over 3" of eye relief. I have always used Leupolds so eye relief has never been an issue. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with a Bushnell Elite on a heavy recoiling rifle. I'm just looking to add a little variety to my shooting by trying a different brand of scope for a change. Any thoughts or firsthand experience with either of these scopes is much appreciated!

Steelhead · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2004, 02:22:43 PM »

I don't like the Elites for that specific reason myself. For me I find the eye relief not very forgiving. I get "bit" a few times with one on a 7x57. I would certainly opt for the Ziess myself.

JoeBru · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2004, 04:02:56 PM »

Had to make the same discission between the Elite and the Conquest recently, I went the Conquest. Eye relief is long and non critical, wide field of view, good clarity.

Arkie-06 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 11, 2004, 01:55:36 PM »

I too would say go with the Zeiss, the optics on them are stellar and the FOV is very good. I have the 3.5x10-44 model and the eye relief is a constant 3.5 inches all the way up to 10x, at least to my eyes. :grin:

Nic_58 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2004, 11:24:31 AM »

I decided to go with the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 scope. I placed an order from the Optic Zone today. By the way, they have some great prices and I am glad to support a Graybeard's sponsor since I enjoy the forums so much, especially the Modern In-Line ML forum. I'm sure I will be pleased with the Zeiss as I have yet to hear a single bad thing about them. Can't wait to get it and check it out!

BowhunterNJ · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2004, 01:09:02 PM »

I have the Zeiss 3-9x40mm on my 30-06, you will not be disappointed. Great scope, especially for the money. As a matter of fact, I will probably outfit this scope on a few more guns I plan on getting.

Grubbs · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2004, 10:38:57 AM »

I'll second the Conquest recommendation.....I have 3 of them and they are outstanding.

Zachary · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2004, 11:20:41 AM »

Quote from: Nic_58

I decided to go with the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 scope. I placed an order from the Optic Zone today. By the way, they have some great prices and I am glad to support a Graybeard's sponsor since I enjoy the forums so much, especially the Modern In-Line ML forum. I'm sure I will be pleased with the Zeiss as I have yet to hear a single bad thing about them. Can't wait to get it and check it out!

I used to buy scopes from theopticzone well before they were even sponsors of this site. I did so because they had really low prices, and their customer service and knowledge was simply spectacular. I remember that when I heard that theopticzone became a sponsor, I was so happy. Shows to prove that Graybeard chooses some of the best people and companies to be his sponsors. As such, since that time, I have purchased quite a few scopes from theopticzone - something like 8 or so I guess.

In fact, I purchased both the scopes that are being debated. Both are great scopes, but I would go with the Conquest 3x-9x-40 because of the extra eye relief. Actually, when I look through both scopes at the same time, the extra eye relief is REALLY noticeable. It feels kinda weird to have Conquest so far out in front of your eye.

With a hard kicker, go with the extra eye relief of the Conquest.

Zachary