Rifle Scopes Official Zero Compromise Optic News & Updates

[Bakwa]

Received new ZCO 527 / MPCT2 with Spuhr 6001 Thursday, mounted it on new 6.5CM build (Defiance Deviant / Bartlein / MDT ACC / Timney with 54 rounds through it) and had it on the range Friday morning. A few observations...

• The Spuhr SP-6001 mount is a massive thing. The single-sheet instruction set doesn't mention that the "covers" (analogous to the top half of a normal ring set) are stamped A-60 and A-61. I noticed these designations as I completed the mount... what? Do I have mismatched pieces? Nothing in the instruction sheet, so off to the internet... ah. A-60 is rear, A-61 is front. Why not put that in the instructions for those of us who never owned a $400 mount before?
• The locking aperture-adjust ring is nice. It pays to read the manual... why won't the adjustment ring turn? O. It has a lock.
• The zero-stop-set explanation in the manual isn't clear - at least, it wasn't to me. So, after following the instructions, I found the "stop" was exactly one full revolution from where it was supposed to be. Clearly, I misunderstood. I texted Richard @CSTactical, he texted a phone number and name back, I called the number, and had my clarification in about half a minute. Truly super easy to set the zero-stop.
• I've read that the ZCO scopes are remarkable in their ability to "see through" mirage. I was skeptical. But, after my first brief range trip to zero the scope and set the zero stop, I'm becoming a believer. Mirage was typical for a midsummer, mid-90s-temperature, mid-70s-dewpoint-humidity day here in central NC... the plates at 540 yards wobble, bubble, and boil, and seeing bullet splash detail is tough, especially in full sun. So I was pleasantly surprised to see good detail with minimal mirage distortion. In fact, because downrange access to the plates for painting is temporarily blocked and the plates were "unpainted," I found myself using lemon-size stones and sticks on the berm as aiming points. I had never bothered to try to see such smaller objects, let alone shoot at them.

I only fired 19 rounds on this brief trip, but, after six rounds to get the zero just right, I switched 100-yard targets to try for a group. First three rounds in a symmetrical ragged hole. Cranked elevation up as far as it would go (22 mils) and then back down to zero. Fired two more rounds... one ragged hole barely touching the first ragged hole. I don't shoot that well, and these handloads (140gr Berger Hybrids, 41.2gr H4350, Federal 210M in Hornady brass) were developed for my other rifle.

Count me in the pleased-buyer group.

Pics or it didn't happen!

 

[Punkur67]

Joined the club yesterday. Going on my 6.5 CM when I get it a week from Tuesday

 

[b2lee]

Joined the club yesterday. Going on my 6.5 CM when I get it a week from Tuesday

Do you have the guts to paint it? Or am I the only odd ball here?

 

[Punkur67]

Do you have the guts to paint it? Or am I the only odd ball here?

No guts here....

 

[b2lee]

I see way too many pretty...and babied....Safe Queens here on the Hide.....Here is a pic of a fighting rifle....I'll call her 'Christina' because she likes to get 'Dirty'. Notice that sexy ZCO 5-27 on top with some rattle can....sporting an MPCT3 reticle.

Got bored with load development today...the ZCO 5-27 made the following soooooo easy on a mirage filled day at only 100 yards:

I hit some 9mm and other assorted pistol rounds as well...but couldn't find them. ZCO rocks!!

 

[deersniper]

I see way too many pretty...and babied....Safe Queens here on the Hide.....Here is a pic of a fighting rifle....I'll call her 'Christina' because she likes to get 'Dirty'. Notice that sexy ZCO 5-27 on top with some rattle can....sporting an MPCT3 reticle.

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Got bored with load development today...the ZCO 5-27 made the following soooooo easy on a mirage filled day at only 100 yards:

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I hit some 9mm and other assorted pistol rounds as well...but couldn't find them. ZCO rocks!!

Why did you kill that poor silver tip and 223 ?
Lol


I generally wait till the rifle gets beat to crap before I break out the krylon fusion

 

[b2lee]

Why did you kill that poor silver tip and 223 ?
Lol


I generally wait till the rifle gets beat to crap before I break out the krylon fusion

What else are you supposed to do with finding live rounds on the ground at the range? I don't like throwing live rounds in the brass bucket. Also....the Silver Tip was talking some trash about my mama and taunting me and asking me what I was going to do about it.

 

[Hootiewho]

What else are you supposed to do with finding live rounds on the ground at the range? I don't like throwing live rounds in the brass bucket. Also....the Silver Tip was talking some trash about my mama and taunting me and asking me what I was going to do about it.

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[deersniper]

Very interesting and educational article. Thank you for sharing it with us.

You’ve copied and pasted that response multiple times.

You a scammer or just trying to get around the for sale ad post requirement?

 

[Secant]

You’ve copied and pasted that response multiple times.

You a scammer or just trying to get around the for sale ad post requirement?

Only 94 to go, haha

 

[Krob95]

There’s gotta be at least that many interesting and education articles on here right?

 

[Cornerstonearmory]

I only responded to 3 articles with the same compliment and choice of words... That automatically makes me a scammer? Incredible!

Sounds like something a scammer would say...

 

[BuLLet]

Here's my teen aged son trying out the AXSR 300NM and 5x27 today. Did pretty good with it.

 

[chrisfs]

Pulled the trigger so to speak... MPCT3 otw sometime soon - whenever they get to Mile High - now the wait lol

 

[earthquake]

Who sells the sunshades for the 420's?

 

[jtackmann]

Who sells the sunshades for the 420's?

Zero Compromise Optic: 50mm Sun Shade

ZCO : 50MMSUN. The Zero Compromise Optic ZC527 is the ultimate solution for all your target engagement requirements. With a generous low end of only 5X boasting a massive field of view of 21 feet, your close range needs are fulfilled. Topping out at 27X gives ample magnification for your long...

www.milehighshooting.com

ZCO Sunshade

- ZCO Sunshade -

www.cstactical.com

 

[Cornerstonearmory]

Did they get the color matching worked out on the shade?

 

[deersniper]

Did they get the color matching worked out on the shade?

They compromised on that one

 

[earthquake]

Zero Compromise Optic: 50mm Sun Shade

ZCO : 50MMSUN. The Zero Compromise Optic ZC527 is the ultimate solution for all your target engagement requirements. With a generous low end of only 5X boasting a massive field of view of 21 feet, your close range needs are fulfilled. Topping out at 27X gives ample magnification for your long...

www.milehighshooting.com

ZCO Sunshade

- ZCO Sunshade -

www.cstactical.com

Thanks! Ordered.

 

[Jake8s]

I have a 5x27 on order. going on a bighorn origin action 224 valkyrie in AI AX chassis
looking for recommendations on which spuhr mount
Thanks

 

[jtackmann]

I have a 5x27 on order. going on a bighorn origin action 224 valkyrie in AI AX chassis
looking for recommendations on which spuhr mount
Thanks

I had originally started with a 6001 but it made me have to lower my head a lot more than I wanted using an AXMC. Recently, I swapped over to a 6602 (have some opportunities next year to go to 2 miles) and instantly felt more comfortable using the higher mount.

 

[Bakwa]

I should be getting in a 420 MPCT3 in next month. I'd like to get rings before it gets here so I can just slap it on a go.
Any idea what height rings I'll need for a Remy700 action, 20 MOA 419 rail, and Med Palma barrel?
I'm thinking I can get away with Low ARC M10 rings [0.94"] but don't know if I should take the risk before I can physically measure everything out.

 

[Jake8s]

@jtackmann thank you sir

 

[earthquake]

I should be getting in a 420 MPCT3 in next month. I'd like to get rings before it gets here so I can just slap it on a go.
Any idea what height rings I'll need for a Remy700 action, 20 MOA 419 rail, and Med Palma barrel?
I'm thinking I can get away with Low ARC M10 rings [0.94"] but don't know if I should take the risk before I can physically measure everything out.

Here is my 420 on a TL3 with 30MOA rail and M40 contour barrel with MEDium ARC rings. Even at that height, the Tanabrex scope cap lip still contacts the barrel. I had to rotate it so it opens horizontally in order for the lip not to touch.

 

[gebhardt02]

This is a very nice reticle. Please don't shoot the horse.

No worries, the scope wasn't even mounted on a rifle when that picture was take. No horse shooting going on at all. I just wanted something in the picture for size reference, and the horses were willing to have their picture taken.

 

[gebhardt02]

Here is my 420 on a TL3 with 30MOA rail and M40 contour barrel with MEDium ARC rings. Even at that height, the Tanabrex scope cap lip still contacts the barrel. I had to rotate it so it opens horizontally in order for the lip not to touch.

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You could, if you really wanted, cut a notch in the lip of the cap so it doesn't contact the barrel when oriented vertically. Then shorter rings could be used as well. Just an idea.

 

[Cornerstonearmory]

Picked up my scope tonight.

 

[RAWHDE]

Picked up my scope tonight.
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Still waiting

 

[RAWHDE]

I say that in the most patient and gracious way. Richard at CS Tactical had been great to deal with.

 

[Jolliec]

Does anyone know who may have the ZC527 w/MPCT2 in stock? If not, what is the anticipated order time?

 

[BuLLet]

CS Tactical shipped mine out last week and I got it today. Maybe they have more of them. Ask!

Does anyone know who may have the ZC527 w/MPCT2 in stock? If not, what is the anticipated order time?

 

[gnochi]

CS Tactical shipped mine out last week and I got it today. Maybe they have more of them. Ask!

Mine’s expected in ~2 weeks, assuming the delivery schedule hasn’t changed since I last talked to Dan.

 

[ACard]

got my new ZCO527 mounted up and made it out to the range to work up 1K DOPE. next week off to the 2K range!

 

[jtackmann]

Did they get the color matching worked out on the shade?

I think my sunshade matches pretty well

 

[CJP5]

I cant even begin to tell you how much I love my MPCT3!!!!

 

[RAWHDE]

I cant even begin to tell you how much I love my MPCT3!!!!

Next week for me!

 

[Bakwa]

I cant even begin to tell you how much I love my MPCT3!!!!

Next week for me!

Where did you all order yours from?

 

[RAWHDE]

Where did you all order yours from?

CSTactical

 

[gebhardt02]

@CJP5 Glad you love it!!

 

[Zane777]

Does anyone know what is the longest one? It doesn’t look like a 527 with sunshade to me.

 

[gnochi]

Does anyone know what is the longest one? It doesn’t look like a 527 with sunshade to me.
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Maybe it’s a 7-40 scope that’s in the works?

Separately, mine came in! Thank you to the team from @CSTactical. It’s absolutely gorgeous and can’t wait until I can next hit the range.

 

[Tony1320]

Hopefully a competition scope for f-class / benchrest!

I asked if they were going to make one before but I never heard back

 

[Dthomas3523]

Does anyone know what is the longest one? It doesn’t look like a 527 with sunshade to me.
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Been covered. It’s a project in works.

 

[Spartan Precision Arms]

So sad to seem them go to there forever home

 

[CSTactical]

We moved a lot of ZCO's during the past promo and are finally starting to catch up on our ZC527 MPCT3 orders Feel free to call us for availability (Typically 2-4 weeks if not in stock) at 916-670-1103 or you can go to our site. https://www.cstactical.com/Zero-Compromise-Optic

 

[_308_]

We moved a lot of ZCO's during the past promo and are finally starting to catch up on our ZC527 MPCT3 orders Feel free to call us for availability (Typically 2-4 weeks if not in stock)

Patiently waiting a call back from y’all that my MPCT3 is ready to ship

 

[CSTactical]

Patiently waiting a call back from y’all that my MPCT3 is ready to ship

We're going down our list and filling orders as they come in

 

[seansmd]

Any news on the 4x20 mpct3?

 

[CSTactical]

Any news on the 4x20 mpct3?

As soon as I find out an ETA I'll personally call you and let you know

 

[RAWHDE]

after almost 3 long years...finally finished! Thank you Richard at CSTactical and of course Zero Compromise for the icing on the cake!