So I've handled both of these before but I can't clearly remember right now nor have I tried them side by side. For those who own both or have a more fresh memory of these two compared to each other, how do they compare to each other when it comes to finer details? And if anyone knows, how well do either of these track over a large sample size - i.e. do I have a better chance of a scope that tracks well with one or the other? Or, if we need to extrapolate and include the 6-36 Razor or 4.5-30 Cronus, Tenmile, and Stryker - any comments there?
Also own a 4-25 Zeiss and a 4-25 Toric and have been happy with both. I know it's not a direct comparison as these two seem to be a same base model with some more subtle differences whereas the 6-36 vs the 4.5-30 are different base models with more notable differences.
Based on memory when handling their big brother models and ownership of the little brother models:
As expected, better "eye box" on both big brother models simply due to 56mm obj. Eye box is a bit tight and parallax is a little unforgiving on both 4-25 models for me and my main complaint with both of these.
Prefer the Christmas tree part of the Zeiss reticle, turret feel, and glass slightly. Clicks were slightly more distinct on the Zeiss and I guess their particular Schott glass and coating were a little less straining after a while on my eyes vs the Tract one but the Tract glass was slightly more clear on smaller objects at distance - regardless, the glass on both is still good.
Prefer the main crosshair in the Tract reticle, slightly better pricing (probably expected per the slightly lower magnification though), great support, and a marked parallax knob. Nothing wrong with Zeiss support the one time I've needed it, but being able to talk to an owner at Tract and get great direct support is a small plus for me.
Anything else unmentioned is close enough between the two for me to not mention it.
Also own a 4-25 Zeiss and a 4-25 Toric and have been happy with both. I know it's not a direct comparison as these two seem to be a same base model with some more subtle differences whereas the 6-36 vs the 4.5-30 are different base models with more notable differences.
Based on memory when handling their big brother models and ownership of the little brother models:
As expected, better "eye box" on both big brother models simply due to 56mm obj. Eye box is a bit tight and parallax is a little unforgiving on both 4-25 models for me and my main complaint with both of these.
Prefer the Christmas tree part of the Zeiss reticle, turret feel, and glass slightly. Clicks were slightly more distinct on the Zeiss and I guess their particular Schott glass and coating were a little less straining after a while on my eyes vs the Tract one but the Tract glass was slightly more clear on smaller objects at distance - regardless, the glass on both is still good.
Prefer the main crosshair in the Tract reticle, slightly better pricing (probably expected per the slightly lower magnification though), great support, and a marked parallax knob. Nothing wrong with Zeiss support the one time I've needed it, but being able to talk to an owner at Tract and get great direct support is a small plus for me.
Anything else unmentioned is close enough between the two for me to not mention it.
