I have zero first and experience with the Vortex line, however one of my hunting buddies put a high end Vortex on his Contender. He loves the scope.

I can give an opinion on the Conquest, Leupold Vari-X III and Monarch. My preference is in that order with the Monarch far behind .... the MSRP of the Monarch in the vintage that I had just did not match up with my experience. Lw lihgt performance was disappointing.

To be fair both the 2- Vari X-III's and 2-Monarch's were bought several years back. The Monarch's may be much better now.

I am a big fan of the Conquest as far as value.