I'm considering scoping my predator calling rifle with a Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10x44mm and wanted to know from those who have this scope if they like it or not? I do most of my predator hunting under low light conditions and under a spot light and was wondering about it's light gathering ability and the ability to see the Z-plex under these conditions? Any information will be helpful.

Thanks

I have Conquests in 2.5-8, 3-9, 4.5-14, and 6.5-20, and they are all great. I have a friend with Conquests in 3-9 and 3.5-10, and he said that he would never spend the extra money again for the 3.5-10.

Buy it; you won't be disappointed!

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I have a friend with Conquests in 3-9 and 3.5-10, and he said that he would never spend the extra money again for the 3.5-10.

+1 The price difference between the 3-9x and the 3.5-10x is just plain silly given the very small difference between the scope. Otherwise, buy one, you'll be hooked.

LWD

Could you say there is no difference between the 3-9x40mm and the 3.5-10x44mm except for $200 or so?

The 3.5-10 is 1oz. heavier, but slightly shorter with a slightly greater FOV than the 3-9. I figured the 44mm lense and the greater FOV would be better for low light conditions.

I think that the Zeiss Conquest scopes are the best value made today.

3.5" Eye Relief CONQUEST 3.5-10x44 MC

4" Eye relief CONQUEST 3-9x40 MC

If you want to talk low light, I killed this hog at 150 yards at night in the beams of the headlights of my truck. I shot him with a Marlin 336SS 30-30 topped with a Conquest 3-9.

I don't think a little FOV and magnification are near worth the $200 extra cost, but it is your money. I own 7 Conquests and think they are the best value in hunting optics on the market.

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Originally posted by Dthfrmbv:
I'm considering scoping my predator calling rifle with a Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10x44mm and wanted to know from those who have this scope if they like it or not? I do most of my predator hunting under low light conditions and under a spot light and was wondering about it's light gathering ability and the ability to see the Z-plex under these conditions? Any information will be helpful.

Thanks

I use 4.5-14's on all my calling rifles. Both the 44mm and 50mm work great for night hunting.

I ordered the 3.5-10x44mm from Doug at Camera Land today. I couldn't pass on the deal.

Thank you for the replies.

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Could you say there is no difference between the 3-9x40mm and the 3.5-10x44mm except for $200 or so?

I won't say there's no difference. There is some difference. My point, shared I think by other posters, is that there's not $200 worth of difference. Were I to spend that much more $$$, I'd probably jump to the 4.5-14 model.

LWD

Didn't used to be the big price spread between the 3x9 and the 3.5x10, bought mine about 5-6 years ago and $489 was the going rate. Funny cause the 3x9's were $350-375 at the time, they haven't changed much but the 3.5x10's have really went up. I own 3x9's, 3.5x10's, and a 4.5x14. I much prefer the 3.5x10x44's for low light work not because of 1x difference but they seem to work better in low light nighttime coyote shooting set-ups. Like conquests in general and use different ones for various rifles but the 3.5x10's are my favorites by a skunch.

dave

I received the scope yesterday and really like it. Light gathering is great in low light and the FOV is awesome. This is going to make a great predator calling scope for both close and long range shots in a variety of lighting conditions. This model scope will even go on any future bigger game rifles. Great value for the money. Now, I'm just waiting on the rifle to come in. I really appreciate everyone's valuable input here.