salukipv1

Looked at the zeiss, they too make a 3.5-10 and a 4.5-14, yet their z600 reticle which would work for the .243, doesnt come on the 4.5-14, the z800 does, yet that's for rounds like the .300RUM, ie flatter shooting than the .243, not sure the 3.5-10x has enough on the top end for me, the 3-12 would, as would the 4.5-14, kinda wish that zeiss conquest had a 4.5-14 with the z600.

so now I can get a zeiss 3.5-10x44 z600 reticle
or a Nikon 3-12x BDC reticle (cricles which I'm not sure about)
or a leupold vx-iii 4.5-14 B&C reticle.

seems like they're always coming out with what I want/need after I buy something else.

Swarovski makes a 4-12x50 with the TDS reticle, though I really dont want a 50mm objective.

As of right now I think I'm leaning towards the Leupold, though if Zeiss made that 4.5-14 with a z600 I think that would be the scope I'd buy.

liquidorange

get the leupy. there is something about there eye relief and glass. when you put it up to your eye its like an old good friend.

Dirt2

I just bought a Leupold VX III, in 2.5-8x. I did a great deal of shopping and comparisons. I liked Leupold for tradition (I already owned an older scope) and rugged feel. I liked the Nikon Monarch for easy click adjustments, it felt really precise and easy. I liked the Zeiss Conquest for optical clarity.

Somewhat off the main topic, but I hated the Svaroski! It finished dead last in every category I could think to apply in the stores.I also hate their binoculars, a family member owns a pair and I honestly wouldn't give $200 for them. Usually you get what you pay for, but I don't see it with Svaroski.

salukipv1

Quite surprised with your Swarovski comment.....I only own 1 swarovski item.....a 3-12x50 PH tds rifle scope, and its very sweet! everything about it is awesome....maybe from model to model they vary?

I'm definitely leaning towards the vx-iii with the B&C reticle, has windage markings.....the zeiss z800 would work with a .240wby quite well, but I'm quite set on the .243 win, so only option would be the zeiss 3.5-10 with the z600 or the Nikon, I may checkout the nikon, see what I think of those circles.....