If you are like me, you can hunt all morning and afternoon and not see much more than a rabbit. Each of my best hunts has always come to the final minutes of legal light. It’s like the animals know you will only have a short window of time to get it done. Because of this, we need an optic that is clear and has strong light-gathering capabilities. A company that embraces this is ZEISS. Now they have released a new line that not only delivers performance but is very affordably priced. Say hello to the new ZEISS V3 line.
ZEISS V3 – Practical Versatility with Dependable Performance
The new ZEISS V3 riflescope line is built for our challenging moments, helping hunters see more clearly, stay confident longer, and make the most of every hunt. Featuring six purpose-built models across a wide range of hunting applications — from rimfire practice to western, big-game pursuits — the ZEISS V3 lineup combines practical versatility with dependable performance.
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The best-in-class performance of the ZEISS V3 starts with the glass. ZEISS Bright Technology delivers a minimum of 90% light transmission to the eye, while fully multi-coated lenses preserve color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity across every configuration in the lineup. A hydrophobic outer lens coating repels water, dust, dirt, and fingerprints, keeping performance intact when conditions deteriorate.
Lightweight
The ZEISS V3 lineup spans 1-inch and 30 mm main tube configurations, weighs between 12.6 and 18.7 ounces, and measures 10.7 to 13.1 inches depending on configuration, delivering a compact, lightweight footprint designed to mount cleanly on most hunting rifles. Nitrogen-purged and waterproof to 3.3 feet for one hour, it’s built to handle the field, not just survive it.
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Metal-on-metal turrets with positive, repeatable adjustments and a multi-turn design give hunters the kind of dialing confidence that holds up under pressure. Four reticle options cover close-timber to long-range applications, with optional red center-dot illumination available on select models.
Budget Friendly
The full ZEISS V3 lineup is backed by the ZEISS Transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty and Transferable Five-Year No-Fault Policy. Retail pricing runs from $299.99 for the rimfire configuration and up to $949.99 for centerfire models, with options built to meet hunters’ needs, whatever they are.
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“The ZEISS V3 is designed specifically for the North American hunter who is looking to get the most out of their hunt – to be able to see game until last legal light and stay in the hunt”, said Kyle Brown, Director of Marketing and Product at ZEISS. “These new ZEISS V3 riflescopes deliver excellent optical performance that is always expected from ZEISS, allowing hunters to witness the bright and clear image they desire, and at very attractive pricing.”
ZEISS V3 Features
Optics
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- Delivers at least 90% light transmission to the eye
- Fully multi-coated lenses for enhanced light transmission and color fidelity
- Hydrophobic lens coating repels water, dust, dirt, and fingerprints
- High-Performance optical system with ZEISS Bright Technology
Build and Design
- Lightweight and compact ranging from 12.6 to 18.7 ounces and 10.7 to 13.1 inches in length
- Available in 1-inch and 30mm main tube options
- Optimized mounting space for ring placement
Turrets and Adjustments
- 0.25 MOA per-click value with 10 MOA per rotation
- 80 to 100 MOA total elevation travel
- Capped and external elevation turret options with multi-turn design
- Ballistic Stop available on select models
- Metal-on-metal construction with optimized engravings for readability and faster adjustments
Reticles
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- Available Reticle Options: Plex-style #6, XRR #84, SHR #87, and SHRi #87
- Optional red center-dot illumination with rheostat control, 10 intensity levels, auto-off after three hours, and coin-type 2032 battery
For more information, visit ZEISS.
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