The "play" or wiggle is probably the most scrutinized, the tension or the sound of the clicks is not quite as important to most I have found. Sound, tension, etc. comes down mostly to personal preference, but the play is definitely the major detractor, it sounds like newer scopes are definitely doing better in this area.
Okay, let me know if this works, I tried to do a video of both the old (purchased Sept. 2016) and the brand new (Nov. 2019) ZP5 and compare the turrets between the two. I always thought my turrets on the old ZP5 were decent and even though they had some play they always landed on their mark, but the new ones remind me of the Kahles scopes I've had which have very distinct clicks and very little play.
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For that reason, I went with a Mauser M12 300 Wn Mag instead - 899 at EuroOptic instead of the listed 1899 price.
This stock is perfect for a hunting rifle though, my 300WM is light as a feather. I’m not even shooting it before I thread the barrel and put a muzzle brake.
When did you place the order?
Yes, it expires after the end of the year. But as long as you order by 12/31, they will honor it even if the optic you want is out of stock.
Nice, I want more, but am okay with 2 for now, hoping something at SHOT might really catch my eye... something usually does
Thanks. I had read that but read conflicting info too. Something about ejection port and thread sizes.
Read the review I did with Jwknutson17 in my signature link on alpha class ultra shorts. The ZP5 3-15 hung in there with the Schmidt, Kahles and ZCO. If I had to choose and money was not an issue I would pick the ZCO, but if you don’t really need over 15x then is the ZCO worth $1500 more than the ZP5?
Are you sure they meant the entire 3-15 line or just the 3-15 with MR2 reticle? I would be shocked if they cancelled the whole line unless they have a 4-20 up their sleeve... even better would be an FFP version of the Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 or 2.8-20x50!!!
I contacted them last month but they were all sold out, did they get more in?
Certainly if the general populous is like The Hide that’s the case ?. I was looking at the 3-15 for practical shooting and not paper punching but the FOV of the 5-25 is about spot on to the old USO SN3 that a buddy of mine used last I shot 1000 yds.
Okay, let me know if this works, I tried to do a video of both the old (purchased Sept. 2016) and the brand new (Nov. 2019) ZP5 and compare the turrets between the two. I always thought my turrets on the old ZP5 were decent and even though they had some play they always landed on their mark, but the new ones remind me of the Kahles scopes I've had which have very distinct clicks and very little play.
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Especially after the 50% deal, I would be curious how many more scopes Minox has sold with this deal than they did beforehand.
Still seems odd they would drop the line instead of just ramping down production. If they made a ZP5 3-15 LT like the TT315M I think that would sell a lot more, but even more than that I'd love to see a new design like the Infinity line that GSO designed for Blaser, ILya has mentioned those scopes are very impressive but their reticles and turrets are a bit lacking, so would love to see a new ZP5 and if they announce or show one at SHOT next month I'd be elated.
Worth a call to them. I had the same problem, called and talked to Yim, and she resolved it on the spot.
