Originally Posted by Jiveturkey
What would be the best glass in $400 range. Asking for my father. He is looking for variable power preferably starting at 3-4x. It's for a Tikka in .308 cal. At the moment it has a cheaper model Leupold mounted. Says he wants something clearer that will gather more light. What's the best recommendations in that general price range?


If you can find a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40, it should do as required. Thick posts on plex reticle get close to center, so easy with low light and very clear aiming point. I have one on my 7RM and have a hard time justifying a different scope (I have a 3-9x42 SS MQ as backup)