Minox MD80 ZR20-60 w/MRS-2 Reticle?

[RRP II]

Looking for some feed back on this spotting scope. I like all the spec. But a little nervous about spending $1800 on one without hearing some real world experience and not able to see one in the flesh.

 

[308Gunner]

I would not worry about it with the ZP scopes and the reviews on it I would not hesitate if you are in the market for a new spotter

 

[triatleta]

I have md 80 zr, and is very beautiful spotting scope, but in europe cost 1500€

 

[triatleta]

The first two photos are 650m to 20x and 60x, the other two are at 6km always at 20x and at 60x. It is built all in aluminum also the knobs, at 1700meters you see the holes of the 375 CheyTac on the plate.

 

[RRP II]

Triatleta, thanks for your photos, very impressive!

 

[triatleta]

The day they were taken there was some moisture and fog otherwise you see a little better

 

[Jimmy D in AK]

Got to use one up here in Alaska one day, end of the Summer. Excellent optic for sure, reticle wasn’t too busy and glass was very crisp. I own a Swaro STR-80 and if I hadn’t already gone face-down in the Austrian Kool-aid... I’d bought the Minox instead. Would have saved me about $2K. Maybe Lowlight could chime in if he see this- it was at one of his classes and he spent time on it and has a much deeper pool of experience to draw from.

 

[RRP II]

I ended up ordering the Minox MD80 ZR 20-60. Got it yesterday and I am very impressed with the over all build quality. It is built like a tank and is heavy. The glass is outstanding from my very limited viewing, I have not had it out in the field yet. But so far I am very happy with the investment.

 

[opeagle]

I’m very interested in your thoughts, or anyone’s that has one. Please update this post as you use it some.

This spotter has my attention, as I want a retivled spotter but want better glass than the Bushnell. The price point, being some 5 times more expensive d

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

been looking at this one and the MD60.

Anyone compare either to the glass in a Razor HD spotter?

 

[jda2631]

Thread resurrection. Anyone else have any experience with this spotter? Compare it to others? I'm looking to get one while the 50% deal is still going on, just looking for some more user input on them, not much out there on them.

 

[dgheriani]

I've spent some time behind the MD60ZR and quite like it. Great glass, great reticle. One strange thing, and it took some digging to find out, was that it's manufactured in China. I was pretty surprised by that.

 

[Prebanpaul]

I have the 80R. DO NOT HESITATE!

 

[ThisGuy]

I've spent some time behind the MD60ZR and quite like it. Great glass, great reticle. One strange thing, and it took some digging to find out, was that it's manufactured in China. I was pretty surprised by that.

Really?!

 

[scocoabeach]

I can't find anything that say's it manufactured in China. Looks like Germany to me.

Just noticed the above was referencing the MD 60 ZR so I'm not sure if it's different, but this is my MD 80 ZR.

 

[Prebanpaul]

Yeah the glass is simply amazing

 

[Lapdog]

Does anyone have comparisons with their Leupold counterparts on clarity and the eye box?

 

[Prebanpaul]

This has become beating a dead horse. Here is the deal, its a 2200 spotter. Its german glass from a high-end company. You can see a sporting clay at 1 mile. You would be hard-pressed to hit said sporting clay. It will see better than you can. If you get a coupon, you are getting the best deal on a spotter that you can buy, new, by far. Nothing else will compare anywhere close to the price. I think i got mine for like 1130 delivered.

 

[ken226]

This was on opticstrade.eu

Maybe it isn't correct?

Link:

Minox MD 80 ZR

Minox MD 80 ZR

www.optics-trade.eu

Minox MD 80 ZR Specifications

Manufacturer	Minox
Spotting Scope Series	Minox MD
Made in	China
In production since	2015
Warranty	2 years
SKU	62231
Variable magnification	Yes

 

[Cascade Hemi]

This has become beating a dead horse. Here is the deal, its a 2200 spotter. Its german glass from a high-end company. You can see a sporting clay at 1 mile. You would be hard-pressed to hit said sporting clay. It will see better than you can. If you get a coupon, you are getting the best deal on a spotter that you can buy, new, by far. Nothing else will compare anywhere close to the price. I think i got mine for like 1130 delivered.

I've never seen the two compared directly.