Which scope do you think is better in terms of durability and clarity, the Zeiss Conquest 3-9X40mm or the Leupold VX-III 3.5-10X40mm? I'm looking at purchasing a good quality scope for my soon-to-be rifle-scope combo..................... (hopefully)

Zeiss

Zeiss,

I couldn't be happier with my Conquest 3-9x40.

Also keep in mind that the Leopold is in reality a 3.3-9.6x40, soit does not really have any meaningfulmagnification advantages.

I have no complaints about my Leupolds for durabilty and optically they aren't no slouches either. However both my most used hunting firearms now wear Zeiss and they have the loopy when it comes to clarity, brightness. I also like some of the features the conquest has like Constant Eye relief andz-plex reticle. I have only had the Zeiss for a few years but they have been rock solid in every facet.

I would pick the Zeiss but your best to judge them yourself and then make your pick. Either one are good quality optics and should serve you very well.

Enjoy and good luck with your new setup

Matt, check the poll on the guns forum. That about says it all. Leupold.

Sniper,

Unfortunately your mixing apples and oranges with that one. Matthews question was concerning quality, not popularity......I would be willing to bet that 80% of the people who responded to that poll have never even owned a Zeiss, let alone purchased a 400 dollar scope. That pretty much negates any revelence of that poll to to Matts question....IMHO

Zeiss.

Leupold!

Sniper, he is comparing quality not popularity.

I've owned examples of both. The Zeiss Conquest would easily be my choice.