DM

For the most part i'm a Leupold guy, but this last time around i bought a Zeiss,



Looks like the next one will be a Zeiss too...

I'm alsoof the opinionthat when it comes to hunting, if you can'thit it with 9 or 10X, you shouldn't be shooting at it!

DM

bugsNbows

+1 DM regarding the 9-10 X.

Worc

I have a 4.5x14x44mm Conquest. I can say that there is no distortion with this scope like you can get on the higher power scopes. It's very clear and well made. They hold their zero and the cross hairs are etched in glass and not wire. They used to be a great value not so long ago. They are still the best value but have gone up in price the last few years. I paid $650.00 for mine a about 1 1/2 years ago and now that same scope goes for $800.00

My best buddy has one in the 3x10x44. Both are nice but I'll be putting another4.5x14 on my Sako once it'sfinished being re-barreled.

Nothing wrong with the 10X but I'll take the extra 4X on the top side.Many fixed powerscopes for fast target acquisition are 4 power so, you're only 1/2X over that on the low end. With any fixed power scope I always keep them on the low setting and crank them up only when needed. Not much weight difference between the 10X and 14X models (1 oz).

stubblejumper

Many fixed power general purpose scopes are 4x,but most that are specifically made for quick shooting are in the 2.5x range,the 2.5x leupold being a good example.There are some 4x scopes made to mount on tactical rifles,but many of them are red dot type sights,rather than scopes with crosshairs.

3000fps

how important is adjustable objective on a hunting scope

skeeter 7MM

JMO but AO isnot necessary for big game hunting.

3000fps

does it help in anyway have AO

stubblejumper

AO is great for target shooting or varmint shooting,but it can actually be a distraction while big game hunting.You could actually lose a shot opportunity by taking the time to adjust the parallax.

Worc

The 2.5X scopes are more for guys hunting very large and dangerous game at very close ranges found mostly in Africa. Open sights still are the norm there but, someone wanting a piece of glass would use something like these. The fixed 4X would be more common in North America for a faster gun.A power of 4.5X is fine for even close range, large game and again only 1/2X more than a 4x fixed power scope.



The Zeiss 4.5X14 has a parallax adjustment that does not need to be used. You can set it to the infinity (00) setting and it works like any other non adjustable parallax scope. The parallax can be adjusted if you wish, which is more of a fine tune adjustment.

retrieverman

I have 4 Conquest 4.5-14 scopes and love them. I own scopes by Leupold, Swarovski, and Zeiss and was told that the 4.5-14 was too much scope for hunting, but they are actually one of my favorites.

As far as holding zero, I have a Conquest 4.5-14 on my Ultimate Firearms BP Xpress and have shot multiple shots with a powder charge of 250 grs of Pyrodex, and the scope has held zero perfectly.

Everyone has opinions about optics, but you should get what suits your eyes and needs.