Scope

[Black Ice]

Scope

[Q UOTE=Mike D;8838472]I highly disagree on a couple of things here.

First a Vortex Viper is nowhere the same quality glass as the Zeiss. Warranty is probably better on the Vortex. If you'd like to know why I feel that way PM me and I'll be glad to discuss why from personal experience.

Secondly the VX-2 line of scopes is not Leupold's budget line of scopes, far from it. I guess in the Leupold branded products the Rifleman series or VX-1 would be their budget line.

But Redfield is truly their budget line. There is a HUGE difference in quality between a Tasco, Barska, et al. And the VX-2 or even VX-1 line.

And I'll put Leupold service and warranty on par with anyone on the market. And their custom shop is just awesome.[/QUOTE]


Agreed. Personally I would forget all 4 and go with the Meopta but you didn't ask for that, so I would recommend the zeiss conquest.

[BigDraw]

I have the conquest, bought for a great price on sale at cabelas, and love it

[Icedown12pk]

How come? Vortex, I mean.

To me, the vortex seems to have more inner glare when the sun hits it. But that's just my opinion.

And finally, when in doubt, refer to Mike D.

[CADDOKILLER]

I have owned all the above and I would go...

conquest
vortex
leupold
terra

But IMO the most overlooked scope out there is the bushnell elite 6500. You can find demos in the $550 range at swfa's samplelist.

[Passthrough]

Some good deals on Zeiss Conquest at Red Hawk right now!

[csmith936]

Zeiss then leupold if it were me!

[thorshammer]

Got a Zeiss last year. Couldn't be happier. Conquest gets my vote. Best low light performance out of the ones I was looking at.

[Coach W]

Your list shows you just started looking...

What's your budget? Not what is it for. You obviously want a mid range zoom scope. 4.5-14.. and for some reason you want a 40 mm over a 50 mm objective.

Here's the list I'd be looking at in that range.. however your budget may change my mind.

Zeiss Conquest or the new Terra
Leupold VX3 4.5-14x

I personally like the 50mm objective. So I would not recommend the 40..

[bbuck8]

Zeiss Conquest. I have 2. I like them.

[ducks-and-bucks]

Ya from that list the conquest.... you may want to do some research first hard hours or not....

[turbowhunter]

Zeiss conquest. I even put it over the vx-3. I own both. Check sale prices at redhawkrifles for conquests and SWFA for HD5 Conquests

[ar3731guy]

the only reason id go zeis is for the 50 mm objective if those were my choices. personally all my rifles wear a vx3. they bump around in a truck for 6 months and never had a problem staying zerod in.

[EarleyBird]

Conquest it is then. Thanks for the replies.

[rg2]

zeiss is good if u can handle the $$$, vortex good scope also & lil easier on wallet