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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/03/2013 at 10:38
Originally posted by CJarvis CJarvis wrote:

If you think that's something you want to tackle, let me know. I think many, including myself, would be interested in the results.

That would be interesting.

Since you can send me a Terra and Rifledude can send me a Conquest, this is probably worthwhile.

I will be traveling until December 16th.  If you can get me the scopes before December 20th, I'll do the test.

I presume both scopes are in good condition with not apparent scratches on the lenses, right?

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No damage of any sort on the Conquest.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote CJarvis Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/03/2013 at 11:10
I just received the scope last Friday and set it in rings last night. Not a mark anywhere on it. I noticed last night after placing it on the rifle that the softness seems to be significantly reduced however I also noticed that the index mark on the turrets tend to move when turning the turrets. I'll call Zeiss and see what they say.
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The CS rep. I spoke to at Zeiss stated that the index marks on the turrets should NOT move when turning the adjustment knobs and that I should sent it in. I thought this a little odd since every other scope I have has some sort of movable index for setting a "zero" point after sighting in the scope but the Zeiss rep stated that the Terra line does not have this feature. ???

Ilya, I assume that you'd rather me have the scope repaired/replaced prior to sending it to you?

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Originally posted by CJarvis CJarvis wrote:

The CS rep. I spoke to at Zeiss stated that the index marks on the turrets should NOT move when turning the adjustment knobs and that I should sent it in. I thought this a little odd since every other scope I have has some sort of movable index for setting a "zero" point after sighting in the scope but the Zeiss rep stated that the Terra line does not have this feature. ???

Ilya, I assume that you'd rather me have the scope repaired/replaced prior to sending it to you?


Yes.

If there is something wrong with the scope, better have Zeiss take a look at it first.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote CJarvis Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/04/2013 at 09:27
It will be shipped to Zeiss this AM and should be there by Monday latest. If their turnaround time is as good as they claim, I should still be able to have it on your door in time for you to review it.
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Any further developments with this product comparison between Conquest and Terra scope samples.  Scope was sent to Zeiss on December 04.  Looking for update on testing, thanks.
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I've got both the Terra and the Conquest at my house in California.

Unfortunately, I am currently in Maryland.  Tomorrow I will be in Massachusets.  Last week I was in Nevada.  I'll wrap up with it when I get home for any length of time.

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Thanks for the update, Ilya, I know that you are busy.  Good to know that you will get it done when progress and time are possible.
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Any update on this?
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Sorry it took me so long:

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Nice review of a not so nice scope ILya.
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Yes. Disappointing to say the least and means that Zeiss is off my purchase list until they redeem themselves.

I really feel a bit like I've been scammed.

Many thanks yet again Ilya for all the time and effort you put into this!!!!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RifleDude Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/03/2014 at 08:16
Thank you, Ilya! Great review!

I was disappointed by what I saw of the Terra scopes, so your review confirms my initial impressions of the line.
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