Tell me about the Zeiss terra 3x scope looking at the 3x 9x 42 plex. Is 250.00 a good price? Box says made in japan.

I have the whole series, Terra, Conquest DL and Victory HT. Just took a look through each to compare again.

The Terra is a decent scope, and $250 is a great price. Build quality is excellent, and the glass is good. To my eye, Zeiss lenses pass a very full spectrum, from blues all the way up. I find other brands to be on the warmer side, which means less blue. Guess what you need at night? I think the clarity on the Terra is very good, but there's a little less resolution than higher priced models (as one would expect). With the higher end scopes I can see individual blades of grass or hairs on a deer at pretty good distances. With the Terra it's not so easy to see beyond 100 yards. It's a nit pick, obviously one doesn't need to pick out a hair to kill a deer.

For 6X the price, the Conquest DL is a heck of a scope. For 10X the price Victory HT is shockingly good. I think it's the best scope Zeiss makes, better than the new V8s.

For $250 (shipped?) the Terra 3-9x42 will serve you well. If you want the deal of the century on a Conquest DL 2-8x42 there's one here:
(Arfcom post editor doesn't like the special characters, I tried to make it hot), here is the URL:
http://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=Zeiss-Conquest-DL-2-8x42---%2360-Illuminated-zeiss-conquest-dl&catalog[product_guids][0]=1694500

Half price for an illuminated DL-- note, that model has the ASV turret. Best illuminated reticle in the business. Hands down. 1/3MOA fiber optic red dot, infinitely variable brightness. I bought one from these guys about a week ago, totally GT.

-Stooxie

I like Zeiss scope.  A Victory I've had for years remains outstanding.  Only a Kahles Helia CL hunting scope I have gives it a run for the money, perhap out performing it in low light.  But the Terra line is disappointing to me.  I realize there are limits to what can be done at that price point.

The best budget 3-9x type scope in the same price range is probably the incredible $219 (yes, $219) all-Japanese Weaver Grand Slam Tactical 3-10x40mm.  This was a $400 scope a few years ago.  I paid $300 for mine, on sale.  It was a MidwayUSA exclusive at the time.  Still offered by them at $350. Now being offered by Natchez for $219.

It has true tracking tactical turrets in addition to the matching mrad based mil dot reticle.  The glass is far superior to Zeiss Terra, closer to Conquest.  Incredible bargain.

https://www.natchezss.com/weaver-grand-slam-tactical-rifle-scope-3-10x40mm-mil-dot-reticle-matte-black.html

A good, objective review:

http://www.snipercentral.com/weaver-grand-slam-tactical-3-10x40mm/

Another, this one by a respected member of this forum:

https://landsandgroovesblog.wordpress.com/2013/09/21/weaver-grand-slam-tactical-3-10x40-milmil/

Mine resides on a long range Sako 6mm bolt gun.

Got two of the terra scopes for 425.00 out the door. So far I am pleased with them. Will know more when I can get to the range end of the week. One is going on a 20 inch ar and the other one is going on a Winchester 30 06 light weight model 70.