Rifle Scopes Z-point (Zeiss) question to owner(s)

[jps2]

I've plan to purchase a Z-point from Zeiss.

My question to Z-point owner's is : does the 72" travel is the total travel or is it 72" each way (72 up + 72 down)

My intend is to use it for forest short range (0-100m) on a 30 Moa base.
My computations tells me I need 94cm @ 100m UP.

as the Zeiss Web Siteis not very clear on it, can a user check on his own Z-Point ?

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

Re: Z-point (Zeiss) question to owner(s)

I read that spec as the total adjustment range.

 

[jps2]

Re: Z-point (Zeiss) question to owner(s)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: One-Eyed Jack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I read that spec as the total adjustment range. </div></div>Yes Sir,
That spec does not fit my requirements and just fits a 20Moa base.
If there is no positive answer, I will have to check if the DocterSight works for me.

 

[Postal0311]

Re: Z-point (Zeiss) question to owner(s)

I dunno about the Doctor, but there are shims for the J-Point. Sets of reversible 1 degree shims.

 

[USACS]

Re: Z-point (Zeiss) question to owner(s)

In my experience, J-Point sights have very limited elevation travel. They also have a very small and finnicky eyebox that you must be positioned in. I would consider the Z-point.
An Aimpoint or Trijicon would work well, but you're probably prevented by ITAR from getting them.

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

Re: Z-point (Zeiss) question to owner(s)

I have the latest model Z-Point "P" (521766-0000-000) and the manual claims the elevation travel is +/- 2m @ 100m. This translates to plus/minus 20 mils (or plus/minus 68 MOA or so). This is the same as 144" of <span style="font-style: italic">total</span> elevation travel at 100 yards, so perhaps the Zeiss spec you quoted is only the up or down travel.

When you stated you needed 94 MOA of up elevation, you didn't say what your zero was. If it's 100 yards and you're shooting 308, then you need about 98 MOA up elevation from optical center (the center point of erector elevation travel) with a flat base. So, the bottom line is that you need at least a 31 MOA base to achieve your goal, if you are using the Z-Point "P" (521766 model).

 

[jps2]

Re: Z-point (Zeiss) question to owner(s)

Sorry for the delay, One-Eyed Jack.

I stated the purpose was short range, or close range (regarding mid & long range), so the bullet drop won't compensate the lack of up elevation.

It miss about 20cm up @ 100m for my requirement.