You have taken your production value to the highest level!!! 4k video with audio in the background. Great job Ray!!!! Hope Zeiss helped with the production expenses, as TH-cam money won't cover this Bill!!! Great video Ready!!!!
Congrats Ray, videos are getting more and more professional touch to it....Nice scope, one more to the comparative / wish list....keep it up your good work ;)
Ray, congrat's on the 3rd place finish. Zeiss optics is one I've never looked at in the past. That looks to be something I should consider in the future. Video quality has improved. Keep it up.
Appreciate the time and effort for the reviews. Zeiss warranty is stated as being lifetime but in fact only 5 years for their electronics such as their illuminated reticles.
Any issues whatsoever? I've done a lot of research based on my decision to buy a 6-36x56 scope and the LRP S3 has been reported to have issues that required shooters to already send theirs in for warranty with some even having to send theirs in for a third time in less than a year. I have my eye on the new black Vortex Razor Gen 3 currently selling for $50 less than the Zeiss and waiting for feedback if they addressed the complaints of the bronze ones regarding their initial turret complaints but at least Vortex sends a prepaid return shipping label so their customers don't have to waste money paying out if pocket for shipping and insurance which can easily cost well over $100 with full insurance in case it gets lost.
Wow. That thing is nuts. I have only watched competitive shooting. And I've never shot anything that had a scope worth more than $300. So this blew my mind. 😮🤯🤘
. I’m super stoked , very happy with mine so far . Getting used to the dials as far as the tenths being so close . You can pass by your mark quickly lol . But all that will come with more manipulation and muscle memory. Coming from a razor genii thanks for the video xring
Awesome review however thanks to cancer for me this will never be an affordable scope. It’s is cool seeing how the other half lives though. Lol. Keep the content coming, love watching your videos and live chats. You and Rick have taught me a lot.
Great review. Excited for this one, extremely competitive offering from Zeiss, the Razor Gen III now has some tough competition. If street price lands around $2k these are going to do extremely well.
I'm betting it'll be over 3K. 6 - 36 mag and 34 mil tubes with those turrets don't go for cheaper elsewhere yet and Zeiss isn't cheaper than elsewhere, even when you take into account they are selling Japanese glass here... we'll see soon enough. If Zeiss meets Vortex's price and has better turrets these won't stay in stock.
The S3 is actually a better scope than the S5. S5 has the more premium glass although side by side, you truly cant tell the difference. I intended on buying the S5 (6-36-56) but when I saw the glass on the S3 being just as visually phenomenal plus the additional features that S5 DOES NOT have, I realized the S3 is the better scope. S3 beats out everyone else in this LRP Scope category. Leupold, Burris, Vortex, etc....i have many other scopes from other brands but I truly think this might be the best Precision Competition scope out on the market rt now. They are all good imo but Zeiss has the current lead
@@XRINGim willing to bet, in the next couple of years; we are going to see an S3 version with schott glass. A culmination of both scopes. An S8 if you will … you heard it here first!
I'm in the market for a new scope for a new ELR competition rifle and I have been researching the best option out there. Glad I saw your video.. Great review Ray! I was aware of the S5 but not the S3. Even mentioning that I am a fan and user of ZEISS which my main Binos are. As I said, I have been looking into what to do for that new class. I'm already run NF, MK5 and Razor AMG, and Razor Gen2 in the other rigs but I think this one will be my next class. Nevertheless, the 4-25X has more travel which is normal; less magnification give you more travel adjustments available. However, I like to have more magnification and the 32 MIL maximum travel adjustment in the 6-36X will be good enough to push my 300 gr bullet to about 2500 yards.. Again, great review and now you are going to make me spend more Benjamins!! LOL
Nice, right at top of my price range. Been wanting a Ziess scope for a long time. We had Ziess microscopes in biology lab, clear as a bell. What’s height of your scope base for that?
Great looking scope. Have you ever tried Tract scopes, or reviewed one? They seem to have a great product, just don't know many people running them. Love your content.
Thank you for going through the scope and your feed back. Getting one of these for precise/hunting PCP FX Impact M3 air rifle.. By any chance what tri-pod and Arca mount is that? I love how you have that quick lock on it.. Someone help me out with the info I'd be greatful!
Hey Rey! Not sure if you’ve tried the S3 4-25 as well but if you have do you know if the 6-36 has a larger sight picture compared to the 4-25? Like viewing a 45” tv to a 55”. I got the S3 4-25 and the sight picture is noticeably smaller than my Strike Eagle. Get’s a bit tough to see when shooting near/far spread out target stages at lower magnification.
Ray I know you're a long time NF 7-35 ATACR user, how would you compare this to that in features and optical quality? I understand the NF is over 1k more expensive but being that its also Japanese made am curious as to the comparison. The Zeiss reticle is very interesting and love the .5 Mil dot, would buy one just to try out the reticle. Thanks!
What do you think of this vs the vortex gen3? I was about to go with the vortex but I don’t love that they only have markings for one rev on the elevation and I also don’t love the locking elevation knob.. had issues on my gen2 when dialing fast accidentally locking it and it costing time
What are the build specs on the V22 rifle that you have the S3 mounted? Was it built by Vudoo or someone else? I have tried to find a video on it and also looked through the comments but couldn’t find anything.
Was just looking at s3 and 5 yesterday in a shop both had great glass prefer the turrets on s5. Big question is real world use is the 5 worth the extra
I’m just trying to get into long distance shooting and I was looking at this scope and a DD Delta 5 in .308 as my starter and something to build on later. Is this a decent way to go?
Hi Ray, great review. Been shooting a S3 for a few months now and really loving it. Seems in South Africa there is only a 10 year warranty on Zeiss optics and not a lifetime warranty. How does this optic compare to the Vortex gen 3, Nightfore A-tact, zco, tangent ect. If you have any of these would you be able to do a comparison?
It is a Spuhr SP-4601. You can make out the model number at 10:51 in the video. I was trying to figure out the model myself! Thankfully the video is great quality and I just needed a bigger screen.
I just bought the s3. Its impressive. I have 6 Swarovski scopes. So far this is on level with them. But i must ask, what rifle do you use in this video, and what stock?
Excellent video quality. I'm notcing on the investment of the new video equipment. I would love to see a comparison video of this and the vortex razor gen3 6-36
Thanks Doc. Tripod is a RRS(Really Right Stuff) with the Anvil 30 ball head. The bipod is a Thunderbeast Arms. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend. 👍🏼
Great review; thanks for the info. I'm curious..... when Zeiss has these assembled in Japan......other than price..... how are they different than if they were assembled in Germany?
Hey x-ring, nice scope.Those protective eyewear you’re wearing in this video are those prescription, or can you get those made for prescription? Thanks
Ray , I am big fan of your channel .A lot good and straight to the point information . I have a question What is preference if you can Choose between vortex razor gen3 and a Zeiss S3 and why ?
Thanks Rob! Both are GREAT scopes and I don’t think you can go wrong with either of them. I strongly feel that the glass and the coatings are better on the Zeiss over the vortex. Weight doesn’t matter as much to me, but the vortex is about 6 ounces heavier. Depending on your individual preference, the locking elevation turret could be a pro and con. I also plume the throw lever on the Zeiss as I have broken a lot of the slip style throw lever. I really don’t have anything bad to say about the vortex razor HD GEN three I think it is a great scope.
Oh, I forgot to mention, I don’t like having a zero stop that doesn’t allow me to dial below zero for a predetermined distance. For example, using speed drop when I need to go 1.9 mils below zero. 👍🏼
I'd sure like to see a head to head comparison review between the Zeiss LRP S3 and Tract Toric ELR which cost $800 less than the Zeiss followed by a long term review to see which one is in fact, is more reliable.
Ray, I know this video was made over a year ago. I’m looking for a new scope for my RimX. After watching this video the LRP is looking like a contender. What is your thoughts between the Apex vs the LPR S3?
No comparison and I have used both of them. I still continue using the S3 and it is one of my favorite scopes. I will also be using an S3 at the Gap Grind next week. I have had zero issues with mine and don’t think they can be beat for the price point. I hope that helps.
In your honest opinion.... Side by side with the S5 & S3, what would you say is the justification for spending $1,300 more on the S5 over the S3 if any?? I've become a huge fan of the L.O.W scopes. My Athlon Cronus gen ll is freakin amazing!! And I'm a picky S.O.B on scopes lol.. Id love to see a video with a Comparison between the S5 & S3 turret tracking, glass comparability, yada yada yada.
@@XRING think you misread my intial inquiry. Was asking about the bipod that’s on the front of the MPA, not the tripod. Would be cool to shoot with you someday.
@@impressiveink Those cycle tests could have used a linear G force representative of rearward rifle recoil though, not the multi-hit resonant waves from recoil, then the bolt and carrier slamming into the breech and barrel extension in the opposite direction of the original recoil impulse, within fractions of a second of each other. AR-10s are really hard on optics. Even an over-gassed AR-15 can break optics that would normally hold up fine on a heavier-recoiling bolt gun.
I get it. I shot and won some matches with the S3. I think that’s good enough for qualification. I still use them to this day. They are hard to beat for the money.
Seems just like my Bushnell elite tactical xrs3 6-36 (which has no illumination) with Japanese glass. I would buy this at this price if it had the shot glass.
I need your expert opinion. I'm new to long range shooting. I have had several eye surgeries. So my vision isn't great. How much mag power do you think I will need to reach 1000 yards? Thank you
You really don’t need a lot of magnification to shoot out to 1k. For years 10x was the standard, it does make it easier to have a little more magnification but you will also be limited by conditions such as mirage on how much power you can use on any given day. Most of my long range shooting is usually in the 15x-25x power range.
Eye fatigue is a also a common thing for many people when shooting long range. Try to limit your time looking through the scope and at the target for more than a minute or two while shooting. Also, periodically looking to the side at objects about 50 yards away before looking through scope can help with that as well. 👍🏼
@@matthewrezuke8130 I believe he said it wasn't German glass, built in Japan with Japanese glass, which I think is the best value out there like the bushnell dmr series.
Dont get drawn into the glass quality hype. ANY $2500 scope will have good glass. In all honesty, glass quality have NEVER prevented me from making a shot. I have a bunch of scopes ($1k to $4k). I hit the same gong at 1000m with ALL of them. Yes proper glass is nice, but imo there are more important things to consider in a scope than glass quality.
I own a bunch of Nightforce scopes and had previously owned S&Bs and with today's offerings from other companies such as the Sightron S8s and the Vortex Razor 3s they are no longer on the top of the game any more. I prefer March scopes myself though but still buy other brands to try. Once you cross the $2000 threshold, they should be at least more than decent like the cheaper March offerings. The nicest sub $2000 scope I tried is the Tract Toric ELR 4.5-30x56. It's a noticeably better scope than the Athlon Cronus BTR for around the same price (I have them both).
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A round of applause to the camera man👏👏 outstanding presentation
Take notes Kenny! 😂
@@John-uo1qf im just a younger Asian. Just need to shave and show some a$$ to get them views up.
Cool to see Zeiss stepping up. That elevation travel is nuts!
I like the way you review stuff! Simple and to the point. Keep going man.
You have taken your production value to the highest level!!! 4k video with audio in the background. Great job Ray!!!!
Hope Zeiss helped with the production expenses, as TH-cam money won't cover this Bill!!!
Great video Ready!!!!
Congrats Ray, videos are getting more and more professional touch to it....Nice scope, one more to the comparative / wish list....keep it up your good work ;)
Thanks Rafael! Have a great weekend .
Ray, congrat's on the 3rd place finish. Zeiss optics is one I've never looked at in the past. That looks to be something I should consider in the future. Video quality has improved. Keep it up.
Appreciate the time and effort for the reviews.
Zeiss warranty is stated as being lifetime but in fact only 5 years for their electronics such as their illuminated reticles.
Just grabbed an S3 after looking through a shooting buddies. Can't wait to run it. Nice job on the video, everything I needed to know as usual!
Any issues whatsoever? I've done a lot of research based on my decision to buy a 6-36x56 scope and the LRP S3 has been reported to have issues that required shooters to already send theirs in for warranty with some even having to send theirs in for a third time in less than a year. I have my eye on the new black Vortex Razor Gen 3 currently selling for $50 less than the Zeiss and waiting for feedback if they addressed the complaints of the bronze ones regarding their initial turret complaints but at least Vortex sends a prepaid return shipping label so their customers don't have to waste money paying out if pocket for shipping and insurance which can easily cost well over $100 with full insurance in case it gets lost.
Wow. That thing is nuts. I have only watched competitive shooting. And I've never shot anything that had a scope worth more than $300. So this blew my mind. 😮🤯🤘
Great review X-Ring , Zeiss will be pleased.
Great review of a very nice looking optic, love the reticle. Wish those data card holders were available here in Australia.
Awesome review! Awesome products! I have Zeiss Conquest 4-16 and its very decent scope
. I’m super stoked , very happy with mine so far . Getting used to the dials as far as the tenths being so close . You can pass by your mark quickly lol . But all that will come with more manipulation and muscle memory. Coming from a razor genii thanks for the video xring
Great scope! Thanks for the introduction
Thank you . Another great review. I had just purchased one a week ago after shooting with a friends Vudoo that had one one it.
Great Video! Knowledge and presentation! This is what a review should look like! Thank you!
Thanks Mines and thanks for watching.
Ray is credible as they come. Great job, sir.
Thank You Sir! I like that community input was used to design the new scope! 👍🇺🇸 #22aday #pfot
Thanks HeSA!
Great review with everything you need to know and more
Right down my alley, great review! Ut! Oh! There's that Eagle Eye!! LOL Hey! Kenny!
He could place 3rd with the tasco for Walmart
But that’s a dope glass
Awesome video format!!!
Awesome review however thanks to cancer for me this will never be an affordable scope. It’s is cool seeing how the other half lives though. Lol. Keep the content coming, love watching your videos and live chats. You and Rick have taught me a lot.
Nice! Thanks for sharing Mr X!
Thanks San Miguel!
Looks solid bro!
Great review. Excited for this one, extremely competitive offering from Zeiss, the Razor Gen III now has some tough competition. If street price lands around $2k these are going to do extremely well.
I'm betting it'll be over 3K. 6 - 36 mag and 34 mil tubes with those turrets don't go for cheaper elsewhere yet and Zeiss isn't cheaper than elsewhere, even when you take into account they are selling Japanese glass here... we'll see soon enough. If Zeiss meets Vortex's price and has better turrets these won't stay in stock.
2499.00
@@XRING So this could be the new PRS Production optic of choice then. If so, that's aggressive and shrewd. Vortex was too early for that boat.
The S3 is actually a better scope than the S5. S5 has the more premium glass although side by side, you truly cant tell the difference. I intended on buying the S5 (6-36-56) but when I saw the glass on the S3 being just as visually phenomenal plus the additional features that S5 DOES NOT have, I realized the S3 is the better scope. S3 beats out everyone else in this LRP Scope category. Leupold, Burris, Vortex, etc....i have many other scopes from other brands but I truly think this might be the best Precision Competition scope out on the market rt now. They are all good imo but Zeiss has the current lead
I agree completely! Thanks for commenting.
@@XRINGim willing to bet, in the next couple of years; we are going to see an S3 version with schott glass. A culmination of both scopes. An S8 if you will … you heard it here first!
They don't even make a 6-36 s5..... lol
I’m also now looking at this Zeiss line.
Tell me please what functions are missing in S5 that are in S3?
seems like an excellent option
Have always wanted a Zeiss, and just happen to be looking to pick up a new optic
HOW FORTUITOUS
Very nice presentation!
I'm in the market for a new scope for a new ELR competition rifle and I have been researching the best option out there. Glad I saw your video.. Great review Ray! I was aware of the S5 but not the S3. Even mentioning that I am a fan and user of ZEISS which my main Binos are. As I said, I have been looking into what to do for that new class. I'm already run NF, MK5 and Razor AMG, and Razor Gen2 in the other rigs but I think this one will be my next class. Nevertheless, the 4-25X has more travel which is normal; less magnification give you more travel adjustments available. However, I like to have more magnification and the 32 MIL maximum travel adjustment in the 6-36X will be good enough to push my 300 gr bullet to about 2500 yards.. Again, great review and now you are going to make me spend more Benjamins!! LOL
Thanks for watching and commenting. I am still running multiple S3’s and still love everyone of them. They really are hard to beat for the money.
I'm getting one of those for sure.
Nice to know that Zeiss is waking Up!!
Could you comment how good the glass is vs Night Force, S&B, Kahles, etc....
Great video.. thanks
dining the new shirt. Great video senior.
Nice, right at top of my price range. Been wanting a Ziess scope for a long time. We had Ziess microscopes in biology lab, clear as a bell. What’s height of your scope base for that?
Excellent video
Diggin that Jersey Ray!
Great Content!
Good scope good review
I'd be very interested to hear how the LRP S3 compared to the LRP S5. As well as your thoughts on the LRP series vs a Tangent
Great looking scope. Have you ever tried Tract scopes, or reviewed one? They seem to have a great product, just don't know many people running them. Love your content.
Thank you for going through the scope and your feed back. Getting one of these for precise/hunting PCP FX Impact M3 air rifle.. By any chance what tri-pod and Arca mount is that? I love how you have that quick lock on it.. Someone help me out with the info I'd be greatful!
Hey Rey! Not sure if you’ve tried the S3 4-25 as well but if you have do you know if the 6-36 has a larger sight picture compared to the 4-25? Like viewing a 45” tv to a 55”. I got the S3 4-25 and the sight picture is noticeably smaller than my Strike Eagle. Get’s a bit tough to see when shooting near/far spread out target stages at lower magnification.
Ray I know you're a long time NF 7-35 ATACR user, how would you compare this to that in features and optical quality? I understand the NF is over 1k more expensive but being that its also Japanese made am curious as to the comparison. The Zeiss reticle is very interesting and love the .5 Mil dot, would buy one just to try out the reticle. Thanks!
What do you think of this vs the vortex gen3? I was about to go with the vortex but I don’t love that they only have markings for one rev on the elevation and I also don’t love the locking elevation knob.. had issues on my gen2 when dialing fast accidentally locking it and it costing time
Nice optics but my aging eyes struggle with floating dots , thanks for sharing
Thank you 😊
Very good video, as always... Looking to get this scope to put it on my Rimx 22lr setup
You will be happy with it for sure . It’s a great scope with good features and glass. Thanks for watching.
Nice review. I wonder if this is a lighter Vortex Razor 3 and which one is better comparing this to the Razor 3 and the cheaper $1600 Bushnell.
I like all the features and the reticle, I currently use a NF atacr how does the glass compare in your opinion?
What are the build specs on the V22 rifle that you have the S3 mounted? Was it built by Vudoo or someone else? I have tried to find a video on it and also looked through the comments but couldn’t find anything.
Hello. What is better ZCO 527, 840 or Zeiss LPR?
I just purchased this scope because Ray approved it and we all know Ray only uses premium lenses
Was just looking at s3 and 5 yesterday in a shop both had great glass prefer the turrets on s5.
Big question is real world use is the 5 worth the extra
I’m just trying to get into long distance shooting and I was looking at this scope and a DD Delta 5 in .308 as my starter and something to build on later. Is this a decent way to go?
Hi Ray, great review. Been shooting a S3 for a few months now and really loving it.
Seems in South Africa there is only a 10 year warranty on Zeiss optics and not a lifetime warranty.
How does this optic compare to the Vortex gen 3, Nightfore A-tact, zco, tangent ect. If you have any of these would you be able to do a comparison?
Today is 10/14/2022 and I have not been able to find any in stock. Have they moved their release date back?
Very Nice ! What scope mount are you using ?
What height of mount do you recommend for this scope? Tikka tac ai
finally some better video quality :)
Zeiss can make this but a hunting scope with FFP 3x18x56 with illuminated reticle blows my mind!🤯🔫🧨
What kind of stock is on the black gun in the beginning of the video?
ho hum, will wait for the SB 6-36 or the ZCO
Which exact mount are you using?
Really have found your videos extremely useful, now mount all my own scopes.
Put the 6-36 on order!
Great job!!!
It is a Spuhr SP-4601. You can make out the model number at 10:51 in the video. I was trying to figure out the model myself! Thankfully the video is great quality and I just needed a bigger screen.
I just bought the s3. Its impressive. I have 6 Swarovski scopes. So far this is on level with them.
But i must ask, what rifle do you use in this video, and what stock?
Bel video come sempre.
Sembra un ottima ottica.
Come lo posizioneresti con lo Steiner M7xi?
Very Nice 👍
lets go..
Compare to Vortex Razor Gen 3, who is better?
Excellent video quality. I'm notcing on the investment of the new video equipment.
I would love to see a comparison video of this and the vortex razor gen3 6-36
Me too!
I'd like to see a 3 way comparison between the $1600 Bushnell 6-36x56, $2500 Vortex Razor 3 and this $2500 Zeiss.
How does it compare to the Vortex Razor Gen III 6-36?
How is the low light performance?
Might just grab one of those bad boys for the 7mm prc
Zeiss is nothing but quality, I haven't looked through one I didn't like yet
Another great informative video. Question, what tripod are you using and which do you recommend?
Thanks Doc. Tripod is a RRS(Really Right Stuff) with the Anvil 30 ball head. The bipod is a Thunderbeast Arms. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend. 👍🏼
That windage/elevation chart that looks to be mounted on the front scope ring is slick. Where can a guy pick something like that up at??
Hawk Hill Customs
Great review; thanks for the info. I'm curious..... when Zeiss has these assembled in Japan......other than price..... how are they different than if they were assembled in Germany?
No different, just higher wages in Germany. Quality probably the same if not, better.
Hey x-ring, nice scope.Those protective eyewear you’re wearing in this video are those prescription, or can you get those made for prescription? Thanks
They are Gatorz. Made in USA. 👍🏼
@Xring,
Got it! Thanks
Anyone compared this to the gen3 razor 6-36 or the leupold mk5 7-35
Hopefully devoid of plastic zoom ring & turrets?
Ray , I am big fan of your channel .A lot good and straight to the point information . I have a question What is preference if you can Choose between vortex razor gen3 and a Zeiss S3 and why ?
Thanks Rob! Both are GREAT scopes and I don’t think you can go wrong with either of them. I strongly feel that the glass and the coatings are better on the Zeiss over the vortex. Weight doesn’t matter as much to me, but the vortex is about 6 ounces heavier. Depending on your individual preference, the locking elevation turret could be a pro and con. I also plume the throw lever on the Zeiss as I have broken a lot of the slip style throw lever. I really don’t have anything bad to say about the vortex razor HD GEN three I think it is a great scope.
Oh, I forgot to mention, I don’t like having a zero stop that doesn’t allow me to dial below zero for a predetermined distance. For example, using speed drop when I need to go 1.9 mils below zero. 👍🏼
Curious why the 6-36 has less elevation travel than the 4-25. For that reason alone I like the 4-25 a little more. 46.5 mrad is insane!
I'd sure like to see a head to head comparison review between the Zeiss LRP S3 and Tract Toric ELR which cost $800 less than the Zeiss followed by a long term review to see which one is in fact, is more reliable.
Can you get a KEnton Custom Turret on it?
You never mentioned what the scope base is. You said that you were going to come back to it at the end? What is the scope base? ? ?
Factory Vudoo 40moa base. Not sure if they make it or if it’s outsourced.
Hi… sorry for my english.
I need an information please. Is possibile to know where i can buy a support for Ballistics chart mounted over you rifle?
Hawk Hill Data card holder
Ray, I know this video was made over a year ago. I’m looking for a new scope for my RimX. After watching this video the LRP is looking like a contender. What is your thoughts between the Apex vs the LPR S3?
No comparison and I have used both of them. I still continue using the S3 and it is one of my favorite scopes. I will also be using an S3 at the Gap Grind next week.
I have had zero issues with mine and don’t think they can be beat for the price point. I hope that helps.
@@XRING thanks for your input and good luck at the Gap Grind.. will be looking for your video.
what scope mount are you using on the S3?
what rifle from Mountain Arms?
thank you
Spuhr mount. Rifle is a Vudoo built by DP Gunworks. 👍🏼
@@XRING How many moa on the Spuhr mount? Thanks for the info and help. Got the Zeiss SR3 636 on order and now for the mount and rifle!
In your honest opinion.... Side by side with the S5 & S3, what would you say is the justification for spending $1,300 more on the S5 over the S3 if any?? I've become a huge fan of the L.O.W scopes. My Athlon Cronus gen ll is freakin amazing!! And I'm a picky S.O.B on scopes lol.. Id love to see a video with a Comparison between the S5 & S3 turret tracking, glass comparability, yada yada yada.
As nice as the Schott glass is on the S5 I don’t see the price difference as well. I bought more S3’s and have been happy with them. 👍🏼
Great review. I got 2k to spend. I assume you would do this scope?
Absolutely
Is it made by l.o.w. In Japan?
Definitely appreciate this review as I’m a fulltime commercial photographer. Curious what bipod I’m seeing on the MPA.
It’s the Really Right Stuff with the Anvil 30 ball head.
@@XRING whoa! How do I not know of this being a RRS user for many years. Have lots of their products. Thanks Ray!
@@XRING think you misread my intial inquiry. Was asking about the bipod that’s on the front of the MPA, not the tripod. Would be cool to shoot with you someday.
They are pricey but they are best thing out there. I’m glad they have a “SOAR” division just for shooting products.
@@XRING yeah, I’ve got thousands in photo gear from them. But what’s the bipod?
Any idea if this will handle AR-10 reciprocating mass effects?
Cycle tested to 1500 Jules 500 times. No issues.
@@impressiveink Those cycle tests could have used a linear G force representative of rearward rifle recoil though, not the multi-hit resonant waves from recoil, then the bolt and carrier slamming into the breech and barrel extension in the opposite direction of the original recoil impulse, within fractions of a second of each other.
AR-10s are really hard on optics. Even an over-gassed AR-15 can break optics that would normally hold up fine on a heavier-recoiling bolt gun.
would have been nice to see the grouping at all those distances , the proof of a good scope is in the pudding
I get it. I shot and won some matches with the S3. I think that’s good enough for qualification. I still use them to this day. They are hard to beat for the money.
Seems just like my Bushnell elite tactical xrs3 6-36 (which has no illumination) with Japanese glass.
I would buy this at this price if it had the shot glass.
It won't be this cheap ($2500) if it had Schott glass, it would exceed the $3000 price point.
Great Scope, any suggestions to who might have available by 3 October?
I would check with Mile High Shooting in Colorado. I know they are a volume dealer for Zeiss. These might be available slightly sooner . 👍🏼
@@XRING Thank you very much, great channel Ray👌
Thanks Le Richie! Have a great weekend.
Can’t send a picture, but the scope arrived today. Thanks again Ray
I need your expert opinion. I'm new to long range shooting. I have had several eye surgeries. So my vision isn't great. How much mag power do you think I will need to reach 1000 yards?
Thank you
Great question. So, when you say your vision isn’t great. What exactly do you mean ? I’m assuming you wear corrective lenses and can drive a car.
@@XRING I do bit it is a long story. When getting tired my vision gets distorted
You really don’t need a lot of magnification to shoot out to 1k. For years 10x was the standard, it does make it easier to have a little more magnification but you will also be limited by conditions such as mirage on how much power you can use on any given day. Most of my long range shooting is usually in the 15x-25x power range.
Eye fatigue is a also a common thing for many people when shooting long range. Try to limit your time looking through the scope and at the target for more than a minute or two while shooting. Also, periodically looking to the side at objects about 50 yards away before looking through scope can help with that as well. 👍🏼
Zeiss's website talks about using this scope on a 22lr. Has anybody used this on something with recoil? I am considering this scope for a .308.
It has been tested thoroughly for recoil. You will be fine with .308
How would you compare to a NF or S&B?
Nothing compares to German glass
@@matthewrezuke8130 I believe he said it wasn't German glass, built in Japan with Japanese glass, which I think is the best value out there like the bushnell dmr series.
@@joshturner2161 yes just noticed that.. slow moment. Japanese glass is great!
Dont get drawn into the glass quality hype.
ANY $2500 scope will have good glass. In all honesty, glass quality have NEVER prevented me from making a shot. I have a bunch of scopes ($1k to $4k). I hit the same gong at 1000m with ALL of them.
Yes proper glass is nice, but imo there are more important things to consider in a scope than glass quality.
I own a bunch of Nightforce scopes and had previously owned S&Bs and with today's offerings from other companies such as the Sightron S8s and the Vortex Razor 3s they are no longer on the top of the game any more. I prefer March scopes myself though but still buy other brands to try. Once you cross the $2000 threshold, they should be at least more than decent like the cheaper March offerings. The nicest sub $2000 scope I tried is the Tract Toric ELR 4.5-30x56. It's a noticeably better scope than the Athlon Cronus BTR for around the same price (I have them both).
I push TRACT OPTICS! Tract Toric 4-25X50 34mm MRAD ELR FFP Rifle Scope at $1,494.00 with Schott HT glass.
Watching with povertous drool haha
For 2nd rifle, what is the model name.Love the design.
RimX Built by Desert Precision Gunworks. XLR JV envy Pro chassis.
Ok.thanks