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Zeiss Tactical - Hensoldt 4-16X 56 FF

Earlier in the year we reviewed both the 3-12X 56 FF scope and the Spotter 60 for the site and its members. Outstanding products each of them we started out by putting the 3-12X though its paces down at Rifles Only. You can find a series of videos as well as a review on Sniper's Hide. Needless to say the scope performed with flying colors, even after tossing it off the roof of the Rifles Only Shoot House. So, in talking with Nathan, I asked to look at the 4-16X 56 FF scope as I wanted to compare this model to the previous 3-12X as well compare it to a similar tactical scope, namely the S&B 4-16X. This is probably one of the biggest debates we see on the Sniper's Hide forums. "How does "X" scope compare to "Y" brand" because the choices are ever increasing people want to know where to place their hard earned money. It's a completely understandable question, none of the high end tactical scopes are inexpensive. Doesn't matter if you're talking S&B, USO, Nightforce, or Zeiss / Hensoldt, they are all expensive relatively speaking. Let's face it, at a bare minimum you're going to spend over $2000 and that's nothing to sneeze at. That is why we have these reviews, so the members of Sniper's Hide can make the best decision possible even though many can't just run down to the local gun shop and see these scopes. Hopefully the information, and video will give you a better understanding of what you are looking at.

The Sniper's Hide Cup officially ended on Saturday, I want to thank everyone for making it such a great event. The winds were strong the competition fierce and above all, everyone was safe.

The top three shooters were:

Terry Cross
John Sommers
Tim Long

A special thanks too all the sponsors, and please when it comes time consider these companies first when considering purchasing.

Sponsors 2009 Sniper’s Hide Cup

GA Precision
www.gaprecision.net
.243 Rifle

McRee’s Precision
www.mcreesprecision.net
stock

US Optics
www.usoptics.com