Anyone running a Conquest 4.5-14 or 6.5-20?

[sakoluvr]

I want to scope a .257WM for hunting, and I am looking close at a 4.5-14x50 and a 6.5-20x50 with a German #4, and target turret. Primary use is for longish range deer and coyotes (when I see em deer hunting).

Any comments on these 2 scopes are appreciated. I have also considered the new VX-6 2-12x42 (30mm tube) that Leupold has come out with, but the Zeiss is getting the nod.

Thanks for any discussion concerning these scopes.

 

[Dr. Vette]

I have the 4.5-14x44 with hunter knobs (covered short ones) and 4.5-14x50 with target turrets. It's a great scope, and I plan on converting my x44 to target turrets by having Zeiss retrofit them. Currently the x50 is mounted on my 7mm Rem Mag Sendero and it's a great match. The x44 will likely go on my 340 Wby once I have new turrets installed.

I'd highly recommend either one.

 

[sakoluvr]

Thanks Dr. vette. I figured I might as well get the target turret right out of the gate, since I would send the scope in anway. I really think the 20X will be overkill for my needs.

 

[ssphoger]

I have both and love em both

the only thing with the TTurrets is as I was getting thru some thick bursh on a hunt rifle on sling a branch wraped around the knob and spun it and I was not sure which direction, (Hunt over that day till I got to test it.)
JMHO

 

[sakoluvr]

No zero stop? Might have to tape that rascal.

 

[Derek M.]

I've got 2 of the 4.5s at Zeiss right now getting target knobs. Excellent glass. Only bad thing is a bit short on eye relief.

 

[jehu]

I've got the 4.5-14X44 AO and it is a very good scope but the Swarovski Z3 3-10X42 or 4-12X50 would be alot better choice for a little more$ IMO.

 

[Dr. Vette]

I've got the 4.5-14X44 AO and it is a very good scope but the Swarovski Z3 3-10X42 or 4-12X50 would be alot better choice for a little more$ IMO.

Not if you want to spin turrets.

The Swaros with the turrets have limited adjustments and no windage - unless you get the new reticle which still is only an educated guess. Great glass, but the scopes do have limitations. Also at $1049 they're about $300 more than a Zeiss demo from CameralandNY.

 

[sakoluvr]

I don't think the Swarovski can compare to zeiss tracking either.

 

[Freebore]

I have 2 of the 6.5x20 Conquest. 1 is on Browning SS Stalker in 7Mag and the other on a .257 Wthrby Mag Ultra LW. Both have the target turrets. Perfect tracking. Great glass and unequivocal factory support if ever needed. I only had questions no scope issues.

I should just get rid of everything else and just put these scopes on every rifle I feel that strong about their performance at a reasonably price scope.

I wish they would come out with more power though like a 8x32 w/fine plex for PD shooting. The older I get the more power I want/need.

 

[sakoluvr]

I only wish i could make up my mind between the 4.5 or 6.5!

 

[Forrest Ebert]

I have the 4.5-14 on a .338 RUM. love the scope excellent glass but there are some other scope's out there that may be better like the Minox 4-20 great glass and the right magnification needed comes with the target turrets and has 80 moa of elevation and windage adjustments, can't get much better than that for $600.00 .

 

[cfut]

I have the 6.5 - 20 Conquest and love it. I never feel like I want to go lower than 6.5x. In fact I did a review on this scope last week you can read it here: WesternOutdoors.com
I also purchased a similarly priced Leupold that I regret. The Zeiss is a much better scope in my opinion.

 

[scoutm]

I have the 4.5-14 x 44 and x 50. I just ordered my first 6.5-20 so I can't comment on that.

between the ones I have I actually prefer the x 44 as it's a lighter scope. Had Zeiss put target turrets on it and they perform flawlessly.

the only problem I've ever had with the 4 I have is one of them had a dark smudge on one of the internal lenses that could be seen at the lower power levels. Once I passed about 7x it went outside the field of view. I called the service number they checked their inventory and said they would send me a new one the day they received mine. True to their words i receive a brand new scope overnight 5 days from the day I sent mine back with standard delivery.

Will never buy a different scope again.