Reviews - Minox ZA 5 1.5-8x32 Lightweight Shotgun Riflescope, Black w/ German #4 Reticle 66104 Reviews - MX-RS-ZA5-158X32-66104

Author: arcnsparc , Love to hunt, from Minneapolis MN on Nov 18, 2012
Pros:  excellent glass quality and rubber eye cup
Cons:  none yet
Would recommend:  yes

arcnsparc wrote:

I bought this light scope with a #4 reticle and really like it vs. the plex (basic cross hairs). It's mo0unted on top of a Ruger M77 that I converted to a 6.5CM. It shoots fantastic and the glass is very clear. This year I harvested a doe at close range 65 yards, but it was at 10min before 7 in legal light, but still on a dark overcast morning. The scope was excellent in the lower light for a smaller objective scope. Very crisp and clear. I like the windage and elevation knobs that are easy to read, adjust, and positive clicks. I like the caps on the knobs, they have positive contact and sturdy. I own Minox, Swarovski, and Leupold scopes. This scope easily passes Leupold in clarity and is on par with quality. It's not as clear as my Swarovski, but it's a fraction of the price. Two major options that set this scope apart is a 4" eye relief and a nice rubber armor or ring on the ocular. If you put this on a heavy magnum African rifle you won't have to worry about losing a chunk of skin if ...
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Author: JimFromTN (verified customer) , Avid hunter, from Nashville TN on Oct 25, 2012
Pros:  Great glass, long eye relief.
Would recommend:  yes

JimFromTN wrote:

Got this on sale. Best scope for the money.

Author: Jake (verified customer) , Avid shooter and optics junkie, from Wisconsin on Apr 13, 2012
Pros:  good glass
Cons:  everything else
Would recommend:  yes

Jake wrote:

Been through 4 of these, Now getting a full refund from Minox. Great power range and great glass. The rest of the scope is ChiCom Junk components. All 4 failed having the occular end get loose and wiggle back and forth. This would move the reticle and make holding zero impossible. This line will be around maybe another 2 years before returns and refunds kill it. ChiCom components mated with very good glass is a stupid idea and should have never came to market!!! The turrets are the worst I've ever seen worse than tasco. Clicks were null and more than mushy. This was on 4 different Minox scopes I think that is a pretty good sample..