For years, I've used a B&L Balvar in 1.5x6 on my .375. I had no problems at all, but the scope is a straight tube with no objective bell, so I got to thinking (misguided?) that I might need a little more light gathering.

So, when I found a used Zeiss Conquest 1.8 x 5.5 x 38 on Ebay, I bought it. It is brighter than the B&L and has that big Conquest eye box. I love the Conquest in the 3x9 and 2.5x8, so we'll see how its little brother fares on POW blackies this May.

I was hoarding when hoarding wasn't cool.