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I have been thinking about this, and have come to the conclusion that it would be nice if Zeiss would offer the Conquest line with a couple of Illum Ret.

They have a good warranty and there optics/coatings are better than alot in the same price range.

Maybe, I might be the only one wishing for this

Well, IMO, the Conquests are so good, they don't need an IR. I can see the extched crosshairs long after legal light.

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Yes, this maybe/is true. But I personally would like one....I dont have the eye sight as some, so the slight Illum helps in Low Light.

Then I hope they make one for you.

I don't think I'd want the issue of having a battery in scope and as I said, I don't see the need. The extra size, hassle, fragility or even the mear fact of having electronics of any kind in a scope does not make me want to go buy one....from any scope maker. Zeiss Conquest is a great scope. I buy another in a heart beat. Just make sure the rifle is a good fit for the big Zeiss ocular lenses before you lay your money down. If it is too big, buy a Leupie.

Steelhead, you're shooting a Conquest on one of your rigs?

I've been thinking exactly the same thing. I like my Conquests, but I'm trying to rig a dedicated pig rifle, and those dark colored wild boars can make for a difficult target to pick up in dim light. Since it's such a limited application, and pig hunting often involves careening around in trucks or ATV's, I don't want to drop the kind of cash that an illuminated Zeiss Diavari, Swarovski, or S&B would require. A Kahles off of SWFA's Samplelist is tempting, but those apparently only come with a 3 year warranty. I've been considering a new model IOR 2.5-10x42 Hunting scope with the illuminated #4 dot reticle:



I've also heard some good things about the Bushnell 2.5-10x50 Elite 4200 with the same illuminated reticle. Anyone have any experience with either of these scopes?

What extra size are you talking about? A Diavari 2-10x50 Illum is 15.9oz and the same Non Illum is 15.9oz

If you have tactical scopes with Illum Ret's and they last...they the electronics is a non issue....But I guess Illum Ret's is one of those things that you either dig or you dont.

Also, if they made a 1-5 or 1-4 it could be a big seller with the 3 gunners

I got to agree with Eagle here as well. Personally, I don't want or have the need for an illuminated reticle. Just more things to go wrong.

Roy

that has ot be a misprint...does zeiss use illuminated reticle components that are not affected by gravity and thus are weightless?

Most of the illuminated reticle scopes I know of are prone to pick some weight.Stands to reason as of the added electronics and battery on board.
I've been running a S&B Flash Dot now for 5 years.Not one problem so far.Battery life is excellant and the lighted reticle is very useful for running hogs/deer in daylight.At night you always have an aim point.Theres also a spare battery in the elevation cap.All in all a pretty well thought out system.
dave

They fill 'em fulla helium then assemble the scope.

Love my conquest. Will be putting one on my .257 wby also!