Which HD5?

[ajvigs]

Hey all,

New job is running AWESOME. Already kicking a** and am the top recruit of my class. I think its time to reward myself for getting my career in LE going with a scope for my 7mm08.

I want the Zeiss HD5. I put my old Conquest 3-9 on my 22, and I am tired of seeing my 7mm08 without a scope. All the talk of the new HD5 plus playing with one in the store a while back has sold me on one.

I am thinking of either the 2-10x42 HD5 or the 3-15 with lockable target turret. Both are at a really great price right now on Cameraland.

What do you guys think? Is the extra money worth being spent on the 3-15 with target turrets over the 2-10? I would also be getting a bigger objective and adjustable parralax as well.

Thanks,

A.J.

 

[Vince]

I'm saving for the 3 -15 x 42 myself but with the RZ 800 reticle.
I think the 3 power is low enough for close fast shooting but the 15 really helps when you reach out there. Please keep in mind I already have a 5 - 25 x 50 that I like a lot.

 

[wayno945]

3-15 for sure.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have two HD5's, both 3-15x42's. One is on a .270 Win Model 70 and the other is on a Mauser 7mm Rem Mag. I have some range time on the .270 Win now and am very happy with the scope both for clarity and for target control at longer range.

 

[JD338]

I would go with a 2-12 for the 7mm-08 and put a 3-15 on something that would allow you to shoot farther out.

JD338

 

[Woodycreek]

I have the 3-15 on the the 338 and really dig the turrets.

 

[SJB358]

I don't think anyone around here would talk you out of the HD5. Pretty nice scope for the money. Brian's has held up well on the big 338, so it does have a degree of toughness..

 

[Vince]

Here's what I posted on another thread:

I will have to give this topic more consideration before I reply.
I will say I currently have two, and looking for a third, Zeiss scope on two, soon to be three, rifles.
Current: .338 Win Mag, HD5 5-25x50 with RZ800
30-06, Conquest 3-9x40 with Z600

Possible Change: .338 Win Mag, 3-15x42 with RZ600
30-06, Stays the same.
6.5 x 284, HD5 5-25x50 with Z800

Between those three scopes I could probably do anything I wanted to do with any three rifles I may care to use. I've become a big fan of the Zeiss ballistic drop reticles.

Vince

 

[Hegland]

Glad to hear the new job is going well, AJ, especially after the roller coaster at the beginning.

Can't say either of those would be a bad choice; it will come down to your personal preferences for that particular rifle. You're right, the demo prices at CLNY are great. Thinking I might snag a 3-15 myself to upgrade the .338. I have a 2-10 on my .280, and at 2-power it is wide open. Wide enough to see the barrel. I believe the field of view specs are 50+ feet for the 2x versus 35 feet for the 3x.

Good luck with your decision!

 

[Rol_P]

I have the 2 - 10X42 HD5 on my 30-06 and it served me very well in Montana last fall. On the outfitter's recommendation I set the magnification at 6x upon arrival and left it there for the entire hunt. It was perfect at 250 yds for a running Mulie Buck.

Have no experience with the 3 - 15 but expect it would be very nice for load development if you hand load or shooting longer distances. Good Luck, Rol

 

[DrMike]

Good to hear that your new position is working out to your expectations. I would go with the 2-10 on a 7mm-08, and use the higher magnification for something that is shooting much farther.

 

[LD375]

My vote goes with the 2-10x42, I have the Zplex on the 375 H&H and the Z600 on my 7mm Rem mag, great glass without question. As for myself, 10x is more than enough for any long range shooting,good luck on your choice, it's a win,win situation 8)

Lou

 

[ajvigs]

Thanks all. I ended up picking up the 3-15 with lockable turrets, as the plan is to use the 7mm08 to work on some long range shooting as well. It will be sitting in Talley Tactical low rings on a Talley 20 MOA base.

 

[SJB358]

Nice! Great scope.

 

[sask boy]

A.J. it is great to hear that you are doing so well with the new job.
I guess you already decided on which model Zeiss to get . Looking forward to a full report on it once you get it mounted and out to the range. Again good to hear of your success keep up the good work!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[JD338]

Congratulations on getting one fine scope. It will serve you well.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

No doubt you are going to love the Zeiss. All I've had have made me smile.