Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16x44 or Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50 AO MC

[ShowMeShooter]

I've been looking into these two scopes, for my .270 to shoot 400-500 yards max for now. Can someone shine some light on these two rigs in repeatability of the turrets and glass clarity comparison? Both are very close in price. I plan to shoot varmints, deer and work my way out to longer effective range as my ability allows. Right now this rifle doesn't have a scope on it. So I'm trying to get it back up and running, without breaking the bank or rushing into a bad buy.

[limige]

I've been pretty happy with my HS-T. I've never owned a Zeiss or used one so I can't compare the two.
I'm debating about an swfa ss 3-15x42 for my next scope. People say the glass is much better.

[buxman66]

I'm also looking @ the same vortex scope/power, and always looking for pros/cons of it.

[shoalwater]

I doubt the SWFA glass is any better as it is not the HD glass they use in the 5-20, but can't say for sure as I have not looked through the 3-15, plus it is about $150 more than the others, probably due to it being FFP. I do however have a Razor HD 5-20 and a SWFA HD 5-20 and to my eye the razor has a little better glass. I am a Vortex fan and the HS-T in 4-16 is what I am putting on my long range hunting rifle in 284 Win that I am currently building. I don't have experience with the exact Zeiss that the op is talking about, but the Conquest line of scopes does have good glass for the money. I think you would be happy either way you go, probably more features with the Vortex and probably a little better glass with the Zeiss.

[The Ghost]

I have the Vortex Viper PST 6-24 FFP on a 308 and viper 1-4 on an AR. Both are very clear, positive clicks, and have a great warranty. I'm real happy with my vortex. The 270 no doubt will make most scopes appear better than they are. Good luck with what ever you pick!

[BoilerUP]

I've got two HST 4-16x...they aren't HDMRs but they are very nice for the money. Shot them to 1100, haven't felt underscoped.

Not sure how it compares optically with the FFP SWFA 3-15x or a Zeiss.