I would argue that you get a much better scope with Leupold if you were to compare what you get dollar for dollar.
Theleupold vxiii 3.5x10x40 and the conquest 3x9x40 cost the same.So are you saying that the vxiii is a much better scope?Have you actually compared the two scopes mentioned under field conditions?I have,And I find the conquest to offer superior optics for the same price.