A year or two back I would have argued for Leupold. Not anymore. They have tried to get cheap. I complained when the VXIII went to two piece tubes that it would be the downfall. I've had a couple that don't track properly.

I would have to say that Zeiss is probably the best on the market. And the Zeiss Conquest is by far the absolute best value on the market. I can't even believe they can sell that high of quality scope for so low a price. 3-9x40 for $399, I wish I had a couple grand to blow; I would stock pile a few before zeiss realizes they can get more for them.