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joshmb1999
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Posted: January/02/2015 at 20:53 |
how does this scope compare to the zeiss conquest 3-9x40?
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bugsNbows
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Rather nicely. What is your intended usage?
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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RifleDude
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I have 3 of the Kahles 2-7x36 CLs, 1 Kahles 2-7x36 AH Rimfire, and the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40, among other flavors of both Kahles and Conquest scopes. I like the Kahles scopes a bit better than the Conquests, but Conquest is no slouch.
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Ted
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RifleDude
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The AH series is very slightly behind the CL series, and I would say the AH scopes are roughly equivalent to the Conquests. I personally love all the Kahles 2-7's of all iterations. They are very light and compact and optically excellent!
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Ted
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Roy Finn
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Ted, is there really a noticeable difference between the AH and CL Kahles scopes ?
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3_tens
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The CL is a definite step up from the AH. The CL has a more forgiving eye box. To me the CL may be a little brighter in low light.
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RifleDude
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Roy, it's not a huge difference, but to my eyes, I think the CL has a bit better resolution, a larger "sweet spot," and as Lile said, is a bit easier to get behind. Both are awesome little scopes! It seems Lile and I have had something of a mini war to buy up all the ones we've seen popping up on the Sample List in recent years. Ha!
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Ted
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R H Clark
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I have the 2-7 in both the AH and CL. I actually prefer the AH as it seems easier to get behind to me and has less tunnel vision. I don't think the CL really has tunnel vision to the extent to call it such but it does definitely have more than the AH. I found both superior to my 3X9 Conquest and easier to get behind though I had no problems with the Conquest.
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joshmb1999
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My intended usage is just all around hunting on my go to rifle. I currently have the AH on my TC Icon in .308. Killed my first ever deer at 225 yards and i wouldn've liked to have had just a touch more magnification than the 7 power.
I'm thinking about picking up a conquest since they're priced so well right now and putting the 2-7 on my marlin lever action. I wouldn't be using that one for shots over 150 yards. thanks for all your feedback, Josh
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R H Clark
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I recently picked up a Kahles CL 3-10X50 off the sample list. I had just missed a 3X9X42 AH. I have another 3-10X50 CL and it is the best low light scope I have ever used. There out there but you have to be ready and quick.
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graywolf.260
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I have a Kahles CL 2-7x36 up for sale on eBay, if anyone is interested.
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joshmb1999
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graywolf - can you post a link?
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graywolf.260
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kahles-Helia-CL-2-7x36-Rifle-Scope-/191470466854
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joshmb1999
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Would this be considered a good scope for my marlin 336? seems like it might be ideal...
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3_tens
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Excellent scope for a 336, or much of anything where quick acquisition is needed.
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RifleDude
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It's an excellent scope for any hunting rifle where you don't need very high magnification and/or a light compact scope is desirable.
Yes, it would make a great scope for a .336. |
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Ted
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joshmb1999
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Thank you both! I'm going to put it on there tonight and sight it in tomorrow!
Josh
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