Zero Tech Rifle Scopes

After noting that Ralph uses the Zero Tech Brand on his Sig ASP20 rifles and shared further information from other users I decided to take another look at the local sports shop in Stratford where they have been available for some time. There was an extensive warranty offer and after a little research on-line it was an easy choice to run a couple of these scopes through their paces over the next few months.

Planned use: Target shooting

Generally the most popular scope at the local range are the Nikko Stirling Diamond models but these are normally over $500 and have become difficult to source. My self imposed price limit of $200 to $300 would have to be put aside if I was going to acquire a side focus version of any named brand.

My requirements:

1 inch tube

Side focus

Power above x9

Durability

Repeatable results

Zero Tech Vengeance 3-12x40 ($350)

Nicely boxed with good foam supports so scope can be expected to arrive in good order. A perfectly useful manual was provided, along with a lens cloth and hex key for the turrets. Recommended torque settings for mounting rings were available and could not recall seeing that from the manufacturers in this price bracket. (22 - 25 inch pounds)

Lifetime warranty clearly stated on the box "Any Owner, Any Problem, Always covered".

Scope felt solid and definitely no lightweight, immediately liked the turrets and the locking feature seemed to function well.

I wear glasses so dioptre adjustment at the eye piece is a must and was achieved easily and covered well in the user manual.

Parallax is important and was specified as usable down to 15 metres, this checked out and would be workable for 20 - 25 yard targets and or possum up a tree.

Full power, no noticeable distortion at x12.

All movements checked thoroughly and repeatedly and scope is starting to stack up well.

It will be used on my Sig ASP20 springers at 20ft/lb and I look forward to reporting on progress.

Several hundred shots to date with some respectable 30 metre target groups and still working on 50 metres and beyond.

Also looking forward to arrival of Zero tech 4.5-18x40 1 inch tube side focus and getting that one on the range.

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	Thanks mercs for that review. Have seen them before and wondered how they would perform.

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	After noting that Ralph uses the Zero Tech Brand on his Sig ASP20 rifles and shared further information from other users I decided to take another look at the local sports shop in Stratford where they have been available for some time. There was an extensive warranty offer and after a little research on-line it was an easy choice to run a couple of these scopes through their paces over the next few months. Planned use: Target shooting Generally the most popular scope at the local range are the Nikko Stirling Diamond models but these are normally over $500 and have become difficult to source. My self imposed price limit of $200 to $300 would have to be put aside if I was going to acquire a side focus version of any named brand. My requirements: 1 inch tube Side focus Power above x9 Durability Repeatable results Zero Tech Vengeance 3-12x40 ($350) Nicely boxed with good foam supports so scope can be expected to arrive in good order. A perfectly useful manual was provided, along with a lens cloth and hex key for the turrets. Recommended torque settings for mounting rings were available and could not recall seeing that from the manufacturers in this price bracket. (22 - 25 inch pounds) Lifetime warranty clearly stated on the box "Any Owner, Any Problem, Always covered". Scope felt solid and definitely no lightweight, immediately liked the turrets and the locking feature seemed to function well. I wear glasses so dioptre adjustment at the eye piece is a must and was achieved easily and covered well in the user manual. Parallax is important and was specified as usable down to 15 metres, this checked out and would be workable for 20 - 25 yard targets and or possum up a tree. Full power, no noticeable distortion at x12. All movements checked thoroughly and repeatedly and scope is starting to stack up well. It will be used on my Sig ASP20 springers at 20ft/lb and I look forward to reporting on progress. Several hundred shots to date with some respectable 30 metre target groups and still working on 50 metres and beyond. Also looking forward to arrival of Zero tech 4.5-18x40 1 inch tube side focus and getting that one on the range.