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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hunting optic choice, AR10?

Posted: 9/18/2017 12:18:49 PM EDT

Though about getting my brother a new scope for his ar10. Used all for hunting. Thinking about a left over Leupold vx6 2-12x42 firedot or the Zeiss Conquest dl 2-8x42 illuminated, though not familiar with the Zeiss.

Any thoughts or other recommendations. Trying to stay short and relatively light.

Thanks.

Posted: 9/18/2017 12:26:34 PM EDT

[#1]

I used aimpoint for many years and it was the quickest deadliest thing under 50 yards ever. Now I use a Leupold 1-4 and it is very quick and versatile out to 200 yards or so. I have been very happy with both systems.

I also have a Leupold 2-12 firedot on a bolt gun and that is GTG also for longer shots. Under 50 yards the red dot rules.

Posted: 9/18/2017 1:05:04 PM EDT

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12x one because....308...

Posted: 9/18/2017 1:08:03 PM EDT

[#3]

Can't really go wrong with either. I have a Zeiss on mine.

Posted: 9/18/2017 1:24:07 PM EDT

[#4]

Which one is lighter?

Posted: 9/18/2017 2:42:36 PM EDT

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Vx6 is around 2 oz lighter, despite being longer, probably due to how the Zeiss illumination is on the scope bell.

Never owned a Zeiss, but figured a 2-8 with 42 obj would be great for low light.

http://www.eurooptic.com/conquest-dl-2-8x42-reticle-60-mpn-525445-9960.aspx

Posted: 9/19/2017 10:16:02 AM EDT

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Ended up going with the Zeiss. So we'll see how this thing looks in a little bit.

Posted: 9/21/2017 5:40:18 PM EDT

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I have a Zeiss Conquest DL in 2-8, you have made an excellent, excellent choice. Best red dot in the business, phenomenal glass for the price.

I also owned the Leupold VX-6 2-12. Glass was nowhere near as good and the malfunctioning red dot is just what I needed to sent it back.

-Stooxie

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