Originally Posted by TreednNC

The only problem with the conquest is I can't see any discernible difference in the store between the two (obviously twilight conditions might tell the difference), and Id have to spend about $200 more to get what I want in power/objective in the Conquest as I would the Leupold. The only thing about the Leupold was how easy it "went up". I had to have the Conquest just right to get a clear sight picture and eye relief. The leupold just seemed more forgiving. I may be making a mistake, and asking for more power and objective than I need, but it's there if I want it. I'm putting it on 7mag and probably wont carry it unless a 250-300 shot is warranted, and will be my "out west" gun. I'm probably in the minority, but a deer sized animal isn't that big at 300yd even on 9X.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a "bigger is always better" person, heck, I didnt even "want" the 7mag, but the condition of the gun was just too good to turn down in a trade.