What is a Z Plex reticle?
Mia Phillips
Updated on April 26, 2026
Reticle 20 (Z-Plex) Non-illuminated. The very fine reticle 20 is located in the second image plane. During daytime hunting, it enables you to shoulder your rifle and aim extremely precisely, even at long distances. The transition from the bars to the fine lines in the center is arrow-shaped in the reticle 20.
How good are Zeiss Conquest scopes?
The optics on the Zeiss are very good, and easily match those of scopes costing twice as much that I own. The clarity is outstanding, and the light-gathering ability is as good as any 40mm objective scope I’ve used. All in all, I consider this scope to be an excellent performer at its price point.
Where are Zeiss V4 scopes made?
Japan
Designed and engineered in Germany and manufactured in Japan, the Conquest V4 should be one of the first scopes a hunter or shooter considers when they purchase their new rifle. It features a 4x zoom ratio, 30mm tube, and 4 different sizes and zoom ranges.
What is Subtension in a rifle scope?
A reticle’s subtension is the distance that a span of that reticle covers at a certain range. As the range to the target increases so does the subtension of the reticle.
Is Zeiss Conquest first focal plane?
Reticles – Zeiss has numerous different reticles in their rifle scope line up and the Conquest series features many of them. Finally, these scopes are all Nitrogen purged for waterproofing and have there reticles in the 2nd focal plane, except for the 3-12×56 model which has a 1st focal plane reticle.
Are Zeiss scopes FFP?
New Zeiss Scopes Raise the Bar for First Focal Plane Optics ZEISS has released two all-new, state-of-the-art FFP scopes, and they are mighty impressive, with superb glass, and best-in-class elevation travel.
Are any Leupold scopes made in China?
In most cases, we can confirm a scope’s authenticity by its serial number. Leupold riflescopes are all designed, machined, and assembled in our Beaverton Oregon manufacturing facility. So if you come across a Leupold riflescope being shipped into the United States from China, it is a very likely a counterfeit.
What is a Boone and Crockett reticle?
The Boone and Crockett Big Game reticle is a hold point reticle . For targets judged to be 300 yards away, hold directly on the 300 yard hold point . For 350 yard targets, hold directly between the 300 and 400 yard hold points .
What makes the Zeiss conquest V4 so special?
Uncompromising quality and ruggedness – the Conquest V4 line of high-performance riflescopes combines the tried-and-true ZEISS optics concept with a rugged and functional design. Equipped with 4x zoom and functional and fully reliable mechanics, these scopes set a new standard in their class.
What is a Z-Plex reticle?
Reticle – Z-Plex: The Z-Plex reticle is best referred to as a heavy duplex type; traditionally styled crosshairs for the hunter or target shooter without the clutter of many of the modern reticles.
Where is the reticle on a Zeiss rifle?
The reticle is located in the riflescope’s second image plane. The ZEISS Hunting app can be used to quickly and precisely determine the change in subtension and the resulting bullet drop compensation and wind drift correction values for practically any ammunition. Not all models and reticles are guaranteed to be available in every country!
Are all Zeiss models and reticles available in every country?
Not all models and reticles are guaranteed to be available in every country! The driven hunt reticle 54 is another special reticle from ZEISS. This enhanced version of the reticle 0 is designed for fast and reliable shots with minimal target subtension.