Shato its my understand the VXIII is 3 piece tube construction. In fact that was confirmed byLeupold upon it intial release a few years back. Theygave me a song and dance that it was actually stronger/better then a 1 piece tube like the Vari Xiii or LPS use. I agree cheaper had to be the reason for the switch to get competitive with other brands sweeping shooters off the gold ring bandwagon!I still have good feelings towards the Vari XIII.

I concur with regards to the Conquest line.My 3 have been awesome, track true, opticalperformanceand durable underall the conditions canada has to offer.