Tex, my only complaint (very minor) is the Conquest use of plastic adjustment caps. They have a reason for it but to me it just cheapens it a bit, so there is my only bad thing to say about the Zeiss. Wouldn't let it bother or hinder my desicion though, I really think for the money it is a winner in scopes of today.

If the Gold went on a diet it too would be a hard one to over look, but the fact so many guys tote their CF's it is a bit too bulky to be considered a real front runner for the masses. In todays age we have become reliant on lighter, stronger, faster technology..even though stuff with more meat may in fact be as good or even better we have become a convience group even in hunting.