Skeeter, I have just purchased a $600 Zeiss conquest 4.5-14x44mm with the side paralax adj. for my Sako 75 and would stack that up to my Kahles any day. It is an awesome value.

Sorry I paid $1500 for the Kahles a few years ago(pre conquest )

I also have a VariX III in near size and it is no comparison- crosshairs are also much better.

For a long range rig like the 7MM it would be perfect- no need for the outrageous top of the line Euro's