I just got this Al Biesen .25/06 yesterday and put on a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x scope on it. It is immaculate with out a single nick or scrape except for the bolt where it has been cycled.

I just wonder if the big Zeiss overwhelms the size of the very delicate rifle. Any suggestions of a quality scope that has sufficient magnification and quality to take full advantage of the long range potential of the caliber?

Not trying to be a smart a$$, but don't you think the saddle should be of the same quality as the horse. That rifle just screams class.

Nice acquisition. I have the same scope on a Win 264 Super grade. I hunted w/ it this past weekend and admired it's lines. It's not TOO big and works very well!

Judge, I would look for a Zeiss Diavari C MC 3x9. This is a 1 inch tube scope that preceded the Conquest. They are tough as nails and brilliant optically. Overall length is 11.5 inches. They appear on e-bay regularly and sell for $450 to $500. Congratulations on the new toy. She is a beaut!

Being an owner of a few Biesen rifles I will chime in. I do think that scope looks to big. Personaly I put a 2.5 - 8 leupold on my 270 that Al and Roger built me. I don't know, Biesen, pre-64, 270, Leupold.....Anybody want to buy all my other rifles I have everything that I need

definately out of place, tell you what, i've got this little tasco i'll trade you for it

For my taste it is a little large. But if you like it who cares.

How about a Leupold M8 6x?

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Originally posted by ramrod340:
For my taste it is a little large. But if you like it who cares.

Good post!

Have a Biesen built rifle on a Dakota action in .375 Wby. Like you, I did not want to over power the rifle and finally decided on a 2.5x8 Zeiss. Looks pretty classy especially with the QD rings.

I gotta go along with the leupold guy's
the ziess Idea is good but when you want a scope that looks right it's hard to beat a leupold.
And I have never had a leupold cost me a game animal yet.
...tj3006

Looks great! I would'nt change a thing.