Zeiss riflescopes

[hatchet]

Looking for a scope for my new 30-06, I stopped in the local gunshop. Was thinking of a Leopold Rifleman 2x7, so I inquired with the salesman. He then came out with a Zeiss Conquest 3x9 in 40mm obj. and said look through this. I was amazed how bright and clear a scope it was. I know these scopes are expensive and I was only looking to spend 200-250 for a scope. He then asked, "How much yout think this scope is?" I said, "Probably 600.00." Anyway, He said that Zeiss just sent it to him as a demo and if I wanted it, he would give it to me for 200.00. The only thing is I do not like the rectile. It has crosshairs that meet to form a circle. I guess ok for hunting but not for target shooting. He said for 85.00 he would send it to Zeiss and get the crosshairs changed to whatever I wanted.
Any thoughts?

[Sodbuster]

It might be a shotgun scope, judging from the reticule description. Did you see the original box it comes in? How is it labeled? If the scope is in good condition, an additional $85 spent to change reticules would still give you a sub $300 price on a $500 scope. BUT... do shotgun scopes withstand rifle recoil? Someone else know?

[Ian2005]

Not sure about the recticle thing since I didn't understad your desription, but yeah Zeiss 3x9's START at $450.

Duh.. I mean... yeah $200's a great deal. Live with the objective.:rolleyes:

[Snow Dog]

I'd snap it up at that price regardless of the reticle! If you don't want it grab it for me - I'll take it!

[hatchet]

I think I might take him up on the offer. Thanks for the replies.

[ftnz]

I just purchased a Zeiss 3-9x40 Matte Black with Z-plex recticle off Cabelas.com for $449.99. Eagerly awaiting for it to arrive.