I just ordered a Zeiss Conquest, 4.5-14X44AO MC #43 w/ target turrets from Cameraland NY. $699.00. $200 more than the tactical Vortex, worth it.
On to Ken Farrell web site to finish things up.
Compared to the Vortex Viper HS 4-16 X 44 lr The Vortex has 30mm tube, twice the adjustment range for $150 less. The Vortex gets me out to 1300yds, the Zeiss wouldn't make it to 1000yds without a moa base, which would add to the price of the Zeiss for me. If you want to spend more for less features to get maybe better glass, I don't know which one has the better glass, I would hope the Zeiss does. That's OK But for those that are looking for the best bang for the buck, it's why Vortex is selling alot of them.
I have a friend with one of those 4.5-14 Zeiss, next time he's in town we'll have to compare.
