RE: Scopes .. Carl Zeiss or Leupold ?
I concur with the others. I have owned a number including the Vari X III. When it came time to add another scope to my arsenal I judged the VXIII 3.5x10x50 against the Conquest 3.5x10x44. I came home with 2 conquests (44 and 40mm)which have performed flawlessly. To my eye inmany directcomparisons between these 2 scopes the Zeiss got the nod b/c it was brighter,better resolution, Zplex Reticle, 1 - piece tube construction (I am sorry I still amof the mind set 1 is better than 3!!)and constant eye relief. I have found inusing it for a few years,it reallyshines in those low light times, no fog issues, easy power adjustment even with gloves on, POI holds and tracks true.
I thought you had a Conquest already? If so are you not pleased or just wanting to try the VXIII? Either are fine scopes, so I would let your eye do the picking.