Rifle Scopes ZCO 527 long term review
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Moose I know the feeling. It is so hard for me to use any other scope. Sometimes people ask me to look through their scope and tell them what I think. I never want to make anyone feel bad about what they bought, so I usually comment on their reticle.
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Been scrolling thru the posts here and in the market for my first high end scope. I have been eyeing up the
ZC527 5-27x56, MPCT2 but saw that inventory is limited. I am on the east coast also.. does anyone know of any dealers around NC or SC doubtful, but how about anyone else with them in stock?
ZC527 5-27x56, MPCT2 but saw that inventory is limited. I am on the east coast also.. does anyone know of any dealers around NC or SC doubtful, but how about anyone else with them in stock?
Check our dealer list on the website, make a few phone calls, you might get lucky. www.zcompoptic.com
Or check the classifieds here, they pop up every once in a while.
We'd be happy to get you in line for one, it may take about a month or so to get it for you but we will
I got mine in two days from DI Precision in Brenham, TX. I think it must have already been on order, though. Took longer to get the mount.
I have received a zc420. I will be sure to append the review to include some details about the 420 as well.
I kinda have a stupid question. I plan to run the ZC527 on a Cadex LCP; how high do the rings have to be? Prefer lowest possible even with having an adjustable comb. Thank you.
@Sylvertiger It looks like that LCP has a full length rail or a fully enclosed forend. I'd suggest a 1.5" high mount. This will ensure clearance over the forend as well as for flip up caps if you use them.
FWIW, heres my $0.02 on ZCO and TT
Top: Zco 527 ~22x @ 670 yards
Bottom: TT 525P 25x @ 670 yards
Observations:
Bigger image for ZCO: It's observable in person, and in the picture below, that the image one sees is "bigger" on the ZCO than the TT. It may relate to the 36mm vs. 34mm main tube.
Image: Related to above, it appears the ZCO not only magnifies the image, but expands it. What I mean is that 25x zoom on the TT equates to 20-22x on the ZCO. A good example I can think of is imagine standing 5ft in front of a 4K TV (Zco) vs standing 7ft in front (TT). Both will be incredibly sharp, but the former will "see less, but appear bigger".
Resolution: The TT was able to pick up the individual bricks on the chimney and columns a tad bit more than the ZCO, as well as the leaves and branches on the trees above the center dot. What I find odd is the TT has a blurry ring around the edges (you can sort of tell in the image) that is a result of me playing with the eye piece when setting it to my eyes. The ZCO occular is also set to my eyes, but maintains more edge to edge clarity.
Color/Contrast: I give this one to ZCO. A joy to look at. Vibrant. Reds seem redder, greens seem greener. The contrast helps objects stand out. Again, look at the bricks. More wow factor. I wouldnt say it is manufactured, but definitely seems to be by design. TT, is more natural I guess. If I were to walk 700 yards right up to that house, the TT. is what I "imagine" the structure would look like up close.
Turrets: Quick comment on something that's been beaten to death. I just got the NLE retrofit on the ZCO and it's a notable improvement that brings the turrets to TT. Hard to say if that is due to the retrofit itself or from ZCO servicing the turrets. Either way, I'll take it. Worth it and I'm may be in the minority, but I may prefer the NLE ZCO.
Reticle: The mpct2 is so thick. Easy to pick up for sure vs the Gen3xr, which isn't usable with my eyes below 16x. but i like that the Gen3xr tree disappears when you aren't focused on it.
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Top: Zco 527 ~22x @ 670 yards
Bottom: TT 525P 25x @ 670 yards
Observations:
Bigger image for ZCO: It's observable in person, and in the picture below, that the image one sees is "bigger" on the ZCO than the TT. It may relate to the 36mm vs. 34mm main tube.
Image: Related to above, it appears the ZCO not only magnifies the image, but expands it. What I mean is that 25x zoom on the TT equates to 20-22x on the ZCO. A good example I can think of is imagine standing 5ft in front of a 4K TV (Zco) vs standing 7ft in front (TT). Both will be incredibly sharp, but the former will "see less, but appear bigger".
Resolution: The TT was able to pick up the individual bricks on the chimney and columns a tad bit more than the ZCO, as well as the leaves and branches on the trees above the center dot. What I find odd is the TT has a blurry ring around the edges (you can sort of tell in the image) that is a result of me playing with the eye piece when setting it to my eyes. The ZCO occular is also set to my eyes, but maintains more edge to edge clarity.
Color/Contrast: I give this one to ZCO. A joy to look at. Vibrant. Reds seem redder, greens seem greener. The contrast helps objects stand out. Again, look at the bricks. More wow factor. I wouldnt say it is manufactured, but definitely seems to be by design. TT, is more natural I guess. If I were to walk 700 yards right up to that house, the TT. is what I "imagine" the structure would look like up close.
Turrets: Quick comment on something that's been beaten to death. I just got the NLE retrofit on the ZCO and it's a notable improvement that brings the turrets to TT. Hard to say if that is due to the retrofit itself or from ZCO servicing the turrets. Either way, I'll take it. Worth it and I'm may be in the minority, but I may prefer the NLE ZCO.
Reticle: The mpct2 is so thick. Easy to pick up for sure vs the Gen3xr, which isn't usable with my eyes below 16x. but i like that the Gen3xr tree disappears when you aren't focused on it.
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That reminds me that I need to try and get some pictures taken through the scope
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