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I really like my Zeiss Conquest (assembled in USA) of about ten years ago....
- Great glass
- Durable build
- Tracks very well

Now that Zeiss no longer markets that scope at it's very affordable prices, is there a competitor scope which approaches the Conquest quality level? (even at more money)
Meopta maybe? (if so, which model of Meopta)
Other?

Would like your thoughts as I am going to buy a spare scope for carrying along on long-distance hunting trips just in case I bang-up the Conquest by mistake.

Thanks in advance!

I've heard those USA sssembled Conquests were made by Meopta. I think you fill find the Meopta Meopro line very similar to the old Conquests. They look very similar. I have the two of the old 2.5-8X Conquests and recently bought a Meopta Meopro 6X that is fantastic.

Yes, the Zeiss Conquest was a Meopta made for Zeiss version of the MeoPro series

Thanks Scott!
Have a super weekend.

Sportman's Guide had the new Zeiss Conquest V4's on sale last month for $700. Maybe they'll run another sale soon.

Thanks for the validation, Doug.
Sure looks like I can’t go wrong with the Meopro, since I like the old Conquest.

We are running a sale on the MeoPro 6.5-20x50's for only $649.99

[quote=local_dirt]Sportman's Guide had the new Zeiss Conquest V4's on sale last month for $700. Maybe they'll run another sale soon.[/quote
Good to know.
Thanks

Great price, Doug, but I will be looking for either a 6-power or 3-to-9ish, as I don’t shoot at game further than 400 yards.
(Even at 400 yds, would pass on the shot if the deer or elk is moving quickly)

Call me Monday, I'mm off today, and i'll take care of you on one

I got a meopro 3-9x40 from sport optics for 349.00 with free shipping a few months ago, it may have gone up to 399 since then. It’s a great scope.

Do this. Doug is the man and he will definitely take care of you!

I have used the old Conquest 3-9x40, 2.5-8x32, and 4x32, the newer Meopro 3-9x40 (this model replaced an earlier Meopro 3-9x42 which was a contemporary of the older Conquest and which I have not used) and the MeoPro 6x42. In my use, the 6x42 displaced the variables. That said, I prefer the Conquest Z-plex reticle to the MeoPro M-plex, if you want a -plex reticle. It is a bit thicker, although not as much as the Leupold Heavy Duplex. I prefer the MeoPro No. 4 reticle to either -plex. Otherwise, the older Conquest and the newer MeoPro are very close.


Doug is the guy to set you up with a MeoPro.

I've got a Meopro 3.5-10x44 with a #4 reticle. Awesome scope..

Meopta doesn't currently offer comparable Meopro scopes to the Conquests I found appealing. Those being the 1.8 - 5.5 x 38 and the 2.5 - 8 x 32. Moderate magnification, 4" eye relief and not terribly heavier than a Leupold with better glass. But I'm good for now with the scopes I have on hand. Side nitpick: Be nice if Meopta would list their specs in both metric and imperial. I don't think in mm's and g's.

This is where I am, too.


Now, from another thread...



Said scope looks similar to the old Conquest/Meopta: close weight, same big ocular. Doug, would you stack that 2-10 Argos up against the old 3-9x40 Conquest in image quality, low light performance, tracking, and/or durability? If so, it seems like you'd move a lot of 'em.

Thanks,

FC

Old crab,

I’m not sure if he has any left but the Zeiss Conquest DL 3-12x50 that Doug at Cameraland had on clearance about a month or 2 ago is a phenomenal scope for the money. Think they were $650ish.

Meopta makes some really nice products as well. Good luck with your search.

Randall

We do still have the Zeiss Conquest DL 3-12x50 - #6 for $699.99

Said scope looks similar to the old Conquest/Meopta: close weight, same big ocular. Doug, would you stack that 2-10 Argos up against the old 3-9x40 Conquest in image quality, low light performance, tracking, and/or durability? If so, it seems like you'd move a lot of 'em.

Thanks,

FC


IMO, the Argos 2-10x40 is optically on par with a leupold VX-2 or Vortex Viper and is dependable and will track with no issues. I think the optics of the Zeiss conquest or the Meopta MeoPro would edge it out, however, the Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 was never a $199.99 scope

OH, and we do sell a ton of them as the Argos scopes, for the money, are near impossible to best

Alright, I'm gonna give it a shot.

I tried to order it online just now, but the payment screen was wonky. I'll call the store tomorrow.

I'm thinking I'll put it on a .300 WM that currently wears a 3-9 Conquest, & shoot the box with each. I'll only be able to try 1 dot on the BDC for the Argos, but I'll go ahead & try that out, too.

It'll be fun finding out if I like it as much as that Ares spotter.

Thanks,

FC

Your orders going out today, enjoy it