Rifle Scopes Zeiss Reticle 43 Mildot Question

[BG_Bashar]

I've been considering a Zeiss Conquest with their Reticle 43 mildot. I've read everything I can find on their website regarding the use of their Reticle 43, but I am left with even more questions.

From their website:
"<i>This reticle also gives you the option of estimating distances. The very fine central crosshairs carry a number of points, which lie exactly 10 cm apart at 100 m at 12 x magnification. The angle between the points is equal to 1 milliradian = 10 cm / 100 m.</i>"

This description specifies "<i>at 12 x magnification</i>," but for which model? Not all models go up to 12 power, and some go far above that. At what point between the top and bottom of the magnification range, in a given model, is their Reticle 43 most accurate for ranging purposes?

As far as I know, most SFP scopes with mildot (or other ranging-type reticles) from other manufacturers are only accurate at the highest magnification setting. Am I wrong? Is this also true of Zeiss riflescopes? I don't want to assume that it is and end up with the wrong scope.

Anyone out there have direct experience with Zeiss scopes in this regard?

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

The Hensoldt 6-24x56mm is SFP and the reticle is set up for ranging at 12x, so it depends on the scope. You might try to find a copy of the user's manual online for the scope you're interested in.

 

[BG_Bashar]

I sent a similar message to Carl Zeiss earlier today and have already received a reply (I should have checked my email hours ago, lol). Here is what I got back:

<i>Thank you for your inquiry to Carl Zeiss.

The #43 mildot in all of the Conquest MC riflescopes would reconcile at 10x magnification. The only scope its would reconcile in at 12x magnification is the Victory Diavari 6-24x56 or 6-24x72. None of them reconcile at the maximum power of the scope.

Please keep in mind the CONQUEST MC scopes are now discontinued though there are still many in the stores right now.

Hoping to be of service to you we kindly ask you to contact us again should you need further assistance.

Sincerely,
Richard Moncrief</i>

Since the Conquest MC line is now discontinued, I may just go a different direction. Maybe I'll pay a little more, simplify matters, and get a FFP scope.

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

If you don't like dialing down to 10x to use the mil dot, you might look at similar Leupolds, which range at max magnification.

 

[BG_Bashar]

I might do that. In my limited experience, I thought all SFP scopes ranged at max magnification. Is this a common thing in the industry?