Rifle Scopes Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

[win.308stealth]

Anybody have any experience with these? How do they track, what is the glass comparable to, etc. I know that they use schott glass.

 

[mgoodrich]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

I bought one of their ZA5 4-20X 50 models.

Glass is good, but the issue I found, which may or may not be of concern, is that if the front ring is not next to the front bell of the scope, the focus knob will then be locked into position.

This happened with just finger tighting of the ring screws.

By placing the ring next to the bell it fixed this issue, but it kind of tells me that the scope tube itself must be very thin.

So, I will see if it lasts

 

[win.308stealth]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

I am looking for glass for a new AR in 6x45 that will be ready in April. I am hoping to get a good scope for it. The minox is one of thescopes I am thinking about.

 

[win.308stealth]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

C'mon people, I want to hear the good and the bad on this one. If you have ANY experience let me know.

 

[Iron Worker]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

I bought the scope your thinking about. I received it just today ! And at this exact moment its on its way back. I couldn't get rid of it fast enough . Why ? Field of view felt like I was looking through a tunnel. Eye relief was a ridiculous 4" turrets are just ok. My 1" 12 years old Bushnell 6x24x40mm blew it away. Schott glass was fine but I bet they have many different grades and this was on the lower end. Thumbs down.

 

[stickbow46]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

For what it's worth Zeiss just came out with a new conquest line you might be interested in,the HD5 series!They are now listed on the Zeiss home page & one of them is HD5/5-20x50 priced @ $1100.00,street price I'm seeing is $999.95...........

 

[stickbow46]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

For what it's worth Zeiss just came out with a new conquest line you might be interested in,the HD5 series!They are now listed on the Zeiss home page & one of them is HD5/5-20x50 priced @ $1100.00,street price I'm seeing is $999.95.Pricing at Cameraland.

 

[Iron Worker]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

Correction its a 5x25x30mm HD5 and I plan on exchanging the Minox for that Zeiss .

 

[win.308stealth]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

Iron worker, I just seen on another forum that you ordered the Zeiss hd5, can you let me know how you like it once you get your hands on it?

 

[Iron Worker]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

I will I'll post on a few forums . But in the mean time Minox is garbage............

 

[stickbow46]

Re: Minox-6-30x56-ZA5-30mm

Iron, what site did you get your info?I checked SWFA,Euro optics & Cameraland & their all putting out a 50 bell not a 30.I'm only bringing this to your attention so you don't have your hopes up if it turns out to be a X50....Ernie