Well I know there are alot of very experienced hunters on this board and so I will ask you for your help and your honest opinion....

-Leupold VX III 4.5-14x40 B&C Reticle.....thinking also of a 50mm instead of 40mm objective?

-Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x44 #4 Reticle


They will be going on a T/C Pro Hunter in 300 WinMag. I am really stuck on this and want to make a purchase soon. I own quite a few Leupolds and I love them. Lately I have read alot...especially on this site, about the Conquest. Sounds like it may be the betterway to go?? Its a few onces heavier than the vxIII but may be better for low light?? Is it actually better quality than the Leupold??

I can get the vxIII for around 200 dollars cheaper than the Zeiss. Saving money would be nice.....but if I would be happier with the Zeiss, I will drop the extra cash in a second.

What do ya guys think? Never notice a difference?? Save the money?? Drop the extra 200....I wont regret it?? Thanks againg for all the help guys!!

I wish I would have found this site years ago!!

If it ain't broke don't fix it... You said you like these scopes & without any problems, so...
-Leupold VX III 4.5-14x40 B&C Reticle.....thinking also of a 50mm instead of 40mm obj

I'd go with the Zeiss to be sure. It has better glass, an etched reticle, a little better EP #'s, and constant eye relief (about 4"). I also think the #4 reticle is great. I have never once regretted spending more on quality. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

i would go with thge leupold and gewt the 50 mm

Thanks for the replies guys!

For those of you that have had both sizes...do you belive the 50mm is worth it over the 40mmdue to a bit more light gathering ability?...Does the slightly higher mounting posistion of the 50mm feel different?? I have only had 38-42mm scopes in the past, but once again, I want to see if there has been something I have been missing?

The difference between a 40 mm and a 50 mm scope at dawn or dusk is about 1X of scope range..

In other words if you could use a 40mm scope at 6X at dusk, then you could use a 50mm scope at 7X.

You also have to understand that in any decent light, there is no difference. This will only make a difference in very low light situations, such as the first or last 15 - 20 minutes of the shooting day.

Hope this explains it for you.

MET

Thank You MichaelT.! Thats the explanation I was looking for. I think I may stick to the 40mm Leopold or the 44 Zeiss.

I also dont want to comprimise accuracy due to improper alignment or bad cheek weld. I would think having it mounted higher might do that....at least to me.

I just got done checking out both scopes at the dealer. I am gonn think about it for a few days then go back and grab one. I am leaning towards the Leupold because I am familiar with them.I still want to look through the Zeiss at dusk to compare.

No worries.... and, typically 44 ( sometimes 42 ) is the largest obj. diameter you can use without going to High rings... But It seems as though you may already know that....

God Bless

MET

ide consider a trijicon. i ahve one and love it

I have a remington model 700 in 300 win mag. I have a leupold VX2 3x9x50. The 50mm objective will draw a whole lot more light in the low light suitations. But it my opinion the 50mm gives you a wider viewing area that seems to take away from the lond distance shots. I would def go Leupold 50mm for sure!!