Rifle Scopes ZCO 840, what’s the dealio?

[Islas82]

So now that the 840 have been out for some time and in the hands of shooters what are some thoughts?

I have tried looking up reviews by SH members, you know the usual suspects but haven’t seem anything yet. Might entertain the idea of switching my TT and giving one a try. Is there anyone that has had substantial time or done any testing behind one?

Thanks, looking forward to some guidance.

 

[Rmdashrf]

I haven't found any review of substance either. I have a 840 on order. When I get it I'll try to compare it to my ZCO 420.

 

[Covertnoob5]

So now that the 840 have been out for some time and in the hands of shooters what are some thoughts?

I have tried looking up reviews by SH members, you know the usual suspects but haven’t seem anything yet. Might entertain the idea of switching my TT and giving one a try. Is there anyone that has had substantial time or done any testing behind one?

Thanks, looking forward to some guidance.

I’ll have a review at some point and can/will compare directly to my TT and 527

 

[Islas82]

I’ll have a review at some point and can/will compare directly to my TT and 527

Awesome! Thanks.

 

[Islas82]

I’ll have a review at some point and can/will compare directly to my TT and 527

Any first impressions you can share?

 

[Hoyt7mm]

I've had mine for about 2 months now. Depending on your purpose you may like it better than the 5-27. For me, I noticed that it's slightly easier to get behind at 20x+ than the 5-27. I haven't been able to tell a difference in optical performance between them. I have some time behind the Vortex G3 6-36 and I like it alot, but the image gets pretty dark over 30x. By contrast, the 8-40 does a fantastic job keeping brightness and image quality at 30x all the way to max

 

[carbonbased]

By contrast, the 8-40 does a fantastic job keeping brightness and image quality at 30x all the way to max

Why did you have to go and say that? Lol wallet hurting

How’s the eyebox vs the Gen III?

 

[Hoyt7mm]

Both pretty awesome. I would give a slight nod to the ZCO when creeping up towards max power

 

[carbonbased]

Both pretty awesome. I would give a slight nod to the ZCO when creeping up towards max power

Again, you backslap my wallet’s nuts

Must…stop…reading…ZCO…threads

 

[Islas82]

Again, you backslap my wallet’s nuts

Must…stop…reading…ZCO…threads

Do it!!

 

[Islas82]

Both pretty awesome. I would give a slight nod to the ZCO when creeping up towards max power

How do you feel about the length of the scope compared to a 527? How’s the FOV at higher magnifications?

 

[Covertnoob5]

How do you feel about the length of the scope compared to a 527? How’s the FOV at higher magnifications?

It’s about the same as the 527 with a sunshade on. Literally like .1-.2” from a TT so if you’re good with TT length you’re good with the 840

 

[CSTactical]

We have larger quantities of ZC840's shipping in soon to start knocking down all the backorders

Zero Compromise Optic ZC840 8-40x56 Riflescope

The Zero Compromise Optic (ZCO) ZC840 is the ultimate solution for all your target engagement requirements.

cstactical.com

 

[Islas82]

We have larger quantities of ZC840's shipping in soon to start knocking down all the backorders

Zero Compromise Optic ZC840 8-40x56 Riflescope

The Zero Compromise Optic (ZCO) ZC840 is the ultimate solution for all your target engagement requirements.

cstactical.com

Did I hear you guy buy pre owned scopes?

 

[CSTactical]

Did I hear you guy buy pre owned scopes?

We have for some good customers when it's in excellent shape, but it's very rare that we do an exchange for store credit.
Ultimately, someone would make more selling it on their own.

 

[kgall005]

Have one sitting in my shopping cart… just wish there was a bit more info out there.. My DT .50 BMG deserves this optic. Lol I honestly dont have any issues with Gen III Razor, but there is something about this ZCO that has me wanting one.. I need an intervention!!

 

[kgall005]

Did I hear you guy buy pre owned scopes?

 

[kgall005]

We have larger quantities of ZC840's shipping in soon to start knocking down all the backorders

Zero Compromise Optic ZC840 8-40x56 Riflescope

The Zero Compromise Optic (ZCO) ZC840 is the ultimate solution for all your target engagement requirements.

cstactical.com

Looking at MPCT 3X w/ non-locking turret.. Do you all sell the block mount as well?

 

[Islas82]

Looking at MPCT 3X w/ non-locking turret.. Do you all sell the block mount as well?

That would be the dream set up

 

[Islas82]

Due to the lack of reviews and also because I didn’t want to drop ZCO type coin at the time I got a NF ATACR 7-35 recently (AND NO AM NOT SAYING IS JUST AS GOOD SO SPARE ME THE DRAMA) to upgrade to a bit more magnification.

 

[kgall005]

Due to the lack of reviews and also because I didn’t want to drop ZCO type coin at the time I got a NF ATACR 7-35 recently (AND NO AM NOT SAYING IS JUST AS GOOD SO SPARE ME THE DRAMA) to upgrade to a bit more magnification.

No drama here,,, if you shootin and havin fun, I’m all for whatever anyone wants to do… Love the ATACR, it an incredible optic..

 

[Islas82]

No drama here,,, if you shootin and havin fun, I’m all for whatever anyone wants to do… Love the ATACR, it an incredible optic..

I owned a ZCO527 before and optically it was a great scope, it had the MPTC2 reticle which at higher magnification was very thick, at first I didn’t like the 3X but the more I look at it the more it makes sense.

 

[kgall005]

I owned a ZCO527 before and optically it was a great scope, it had the MPTC2 reticle which at higher magnification was very thick, at first I didn’t like the 3X but the more I look at it the more it makes sense.

Thats what I’m thinking… 3X looks interesting, for the 50 i could get use out of that reticle setup I believe..

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

I've had mine for about 2 months now. Depending on your purpose you may like it better than the 5-27. For me, I noticed that it's slightly easier to get behind at 20x+ than the 5-27. I haven't been able to tell a difference in optical performance between them. I have some time behind the Vortex G3 6-36 and I like it alot, but the image gets pretty dark over 30x. By contrast, the 8-40 does a fantastic job keeping brightness and image quality at 30x all the way to max

You are going to end up costing me a lot of money.... every time I look at this thread I see this post and I want to move a 527 to my 223 and get an 840

 

[CSTactical]

Looking at MPCT 3X w/ non-locking turret.. Do you all sell the block mount as well?

Yes we sell the block mount as well! The NLE versions will take a little longer to get in as they are trying to catch up on the locking version back orders . An option for everyone is to buy the locking version and then schedule a time to send it to ZCO in the future

 

[CSTactical]

Well well well, looks like someone on the forum won the Gap Grind with a ZC840

@Sprayed99

 

[Islas82]

Well well well, looks like someone on the forum won the Gap Grind with a ZC840

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@Sprayed99

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Am sure the Hawkins rings made all the difference.

 

[CSTactical]

Am sure the Hawkins rings made all the difference.

I do love Hawkins rings...

 

[kgall005]

Yes we sell the block mount as well! The NLE versions will take a little longer to get in as they are trying to catch up on the locking version back orders . An option for everyone is to buy the locking version and then schedule a time to send it to ZCO in the future

I'm more than likely not going to hold myself up over a locking turret.. I'll give you all a ring in the next day or so.. Thanks.. I have everything sitting in the cart on your site.. Not that I'm in a hurry or anything..

 

[Islas82]

@CSTactical do you have an ETA for FDE ZCO840’s non locking? Is there a deposit system in place?

 

[rydah]

Only reason I haven’t jumped on one is I’m assuming the reticle thickness is thinner than the 527 at say x15?

 

[CSTactical]

@CSTactical do you have an ETA for FDE ZCO840’s non locking? Is there a deposit system in place?

FDE is not an option for the ZC840 yet, The NLE versions will take a little longer to get in as they are trying to catch up on the locking version back orders . An option for everyone is to buy the locking version and then schedule a time to send it to ZCO in the future

 

[CSTactical]

Only reason I haven’t jumped on one is I’m assuming the reticle thickness is thinner than the 527 at say x15?

I don't have the reticle specs on hand but maybe @gebhardt02 can answer that question

 

[Sprayed99]

Who is that ugly bastard?

 

[gebhardt02]

@rydah @CSTactical Yes we made the line thickness a little thinner in the 8-40s for obvious reasons. Center Dot diameter is 0.030 Mil and line thickness is 0.027 Mil.

And correct, no FDE on the 8-40's just yet.

 

[kgall005]

@CSTactical Thank you so much for the info today.. Pulled the trigger so to speak on the ZCO, I look forward to getting this thing strapped on the .50..

8-40x56 / MPCT - 3X / non-locking turret, + the accessories to bring it all home... Merry Christmas, Happy new year & Birthday to me.... Now what to buy the wife??? I wonder if she needs an Elite Iron 50 BMG bipod??

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Well well well, looks like someone on the forum won the Gap Grind with a ZC840

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@Sprayed99

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ZCO, Foundation, Impact.

The holy trinity.

 

[CSTactical]

11/15/22: One available ZC840 MPCT1 in stock! Order below and it might ship today

Zero Compromise Optic ZC840 8-40x56 Riflescope

The Zero Compromise Optic (ZCO) ZC840 is the ultimate solution for all your target engagement requirements.

cstactical.com

 

[rydah]

@rydah @CSTactical Yes we made the line thickness a little thinner in the 8-40s for obvious reasons. Center Dot diameter is 0.030 Mil and line thickness is 0.027 Mil.

And correct, no FDE on the 8-40's just yet.

Is it possible to get one with the same thickness as a 5-27?

 

[gebhardt02]

@rydah Nope, would be too much involved to make that change. If there's enough demand, then we would definitely look into it, but we haven't had any other requests yet for that.

 

[Islas82]

@rydah Nope, would be too much involved to make that change. If there's enough demand, then we would definitely look into it, but we haven't had any other requests yet for that.

To piggy back on that, is a FDE 840 a possibility?

 

[gebhardt02]

@Islas82 Possibility, yes. I'm not sure if that's been given 100% a go yet, but we've talked about it.

 

[BurtG]

Would the 8-40 be harder to see reticle subtensions at 12x then a 4-20 at 12x?

 

[CSTactical]

To piggy back on that, is a FDE 840 a possibility?

It might not be right away, but we did this one in AI Dark Earth for @Squibbler

 

[CSTactical]

Would the 8-40 be harder to see reticle subtensions at 12x then a 4-20 at 12x?

Check out these pictures by @Squibbler through the scope 8-40 and 4-20 ZCO at various magnifications for an idea:

ZC840 https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...s-march-vortex-and-more.6926480/post-10541622

ZC420

Rifle Scopes - Reticles: thru scope pics! ZCO, TT, NF, S&B, Minox, Horus, Steiner, Kahles, March, Vortex, and More!

Does anyone have h2cmr?

www.snipershide.com

 

[rydah]

@rydah Nope, would be too much involved to make that change. If there's enough demand, then we would definitely look into it, but we haven't had any other requests yet for that.

Thanks mate. Is the fov bigger on the 8-40 than the 5-27?