I always look to see how the scope looks in relation to the rifle. I also try to mount the smaller scope on the smaller rifle, etc...
Same here. I prefer that it looks like the rifle is wearing the scope rather than the scope wearing the rifle.
The SHV is kinda fat at 30mm, but is pretty short.
The 1" Conquest looks more streamline in some ways, although it's longer.
Which one do you guys think looks better?
Functionally, not that much difference. Both are quality scopes with good glass. Both hold zero, the Conquest tracks OK, although the elevation turret turns the wrong way. The SHV was set and forget.
DF