The 3-12×44 model represents the traditional hunting scope that is lightweight, very compact in size, and with a highly useful magnification range. Whether hunting in timber, over open fields, or on the plains, this version of the Conquest V4 is an ideal fit on any traditional hunting rifle platforms. This model is available with the ZEISS #20 plex reticle. It comes available with External Elevation Turrets (ELT), multiturn capable, including Ballistic Stop and upgraded engravings. This scope yields a super bright image. It is sure to be an all-time favorite for hunting.
The Conquest V4 riflescopes are for hunters and shooters whose lifestyle and adventures involve traditional and long-range hunting, as well as shooting and long-range shooting. They were designed as a lightweight, high-performance product line for various demanding hunting and shooting applications. They are, by any standard, ‘best-in-class’.
The Conquest V4 family is based on a 4x zoom ratio, and incorporates a 30 mm main tube. Each model delivers 90% to-the-eye light transmission, offers .25 MOA click values, capped windage turret or external locking windage turret, a large range of total elevation and windage travel, and various traditional and smart second focal plane reticles.
Features:
- 4x Zoom Range
- The 4x zoom range allows hunters to perfectly recognize details and offers an excellent overall view for a safe and accurate shot.
- A clear view, whatever the weather
- There are always exciting things to be seen in the world of nature – even in wet weather. This is why ZEISS developed LotuTec®. A coating for the lenses of binoculars and spotting scopes that enables a clear and unhindered view in all weather conditions.
- Stable and Shot-Proof
- The ZEISS Conquest V4 riflescopes are all ideally suited for use with “clip-on” attachments.
- 90% Light Transmission
- Higher definition glass produces 90% to-the-eye light transmission, great low-light performance and excellent target resolution across the entire magnification range.
- ZEISS T* Coating
- ZEISS T* coating is a guarantee of the brilliant, high-contrast images which you will experience above all in adverse light conditions and in the twilight. Behind it, however, there is no specific formula for building up the layers. Instead, it is a technology that is constantly adjusted to suit new glass materials and requirements, which varies from lens to lens.
- Confidence in the toughest conditions
- Corrosion
- Hard core hunting
- ZEISS optics are high-precision tools proven extremely reliable when exposed to the harshest salt-test testing. All ZEISS Optics are exhaustively tested to ensure their endurance and suitability for every condition your hunt and nature has to offer
- 24 hours in salt spray
- Corrosion resistant test – withstands over 24 hours of continuous salt spray environment and remains corrosion free.
- Hard core hunting
- Shock
- Shock and awe
- Our stringent testing procedures ensure faultless performance in the most rugged hunting conditions imaginable, making it possible for you to act and react with ultimate confidence in every hunting and shooting situation.
- Shock test with up to 1,500 times g-force
- Impact shock test at 1,500 g-force, which corresponds to shooting the 460 Weatherby Magnum cartridge, with a 500 grain bullet traveling @ 2,600 feet per second
- Shock and awe
- Waterproofness
- Water, water everywhere
- After hours in the rain and cold, the hunter’s resolve remains to be tested to the end. To the end of what? The end of the rain, the end of the day, the end of the hunt? Rest assured, whatever your answer, ZEISS optics will be there with you, and waiting for the next time to go hunting in even tougher conditions.
- Waterproofing immersion test
- Water immersion test – Validated waterproof up to 13 feet for 2 hours.
- Water, water everywhere
- Continuous shocks
- Abuse Vs Reward
- Whether packing it in on a truck, on hoof and saddle, or on foot, the rough terrain demands the most of your equipment has to offer. Rest assured, just as you are able to withstand the bumps, bruises, and breaks from your hunt, your ZEISS gear will be there to take the punishment right along with you. And it will be there to help you obtain your reward of the harvest.
- Continuous shocks for 90 minutes
- Continuous vibration test – Even after 1.5 hours of continuous vibration in various directions, upon repeating the shot test for accuracy, the grouping on the test target remains unchanged.
- Abuse Vs Reward
- Temperature
- From the Sahara to the Arctic
- Wherever your hunting adventures takes you, ZEISS knows the conditions are never very favorable. Optics and their mechanical counterparts must conform to the violent environmental shifts to be reliable and repeatable. Extreme heat and cold awaits the hunter around the globe. This is the time for performance – not excuses. ZEISS optics operate reliably in the most severe climatic conditions.
- Temperature shock
- Extreme temperature shock test – ZEISS optics are tested by exposure to rapid temperature shock from -13°F (-25°C) to 122°F (62°C) within a period of 5 minutes.
- From the Sahara to the Arctic
- Corrosion
- Z-Plex Reticle 20
- The very fine reticle 20 is located in the second image plane. During daytime hunting, it enables you to shoulder your rifle and aim extremely precisely, even at long distances. The transition from the bars to the fine lines in the center is arrow-shaped in the reticle 20. This gives you the ability to aim especially precisely at small targets.
Specs:
Image Clarity:
| Reticle Type | Second Focal Plane | Reticle | Z-Plex 20 | |
| Illuminated | No | Illumination Settings | N/A | |
| Light Management System | Conquest V4 | Glass Type | Standard | |
| Lens Coating | T* Multicoated, LotuTec | Light Transmission (%) | 90 | |
| Perceivable Lens Tint | None | Eye Relief Low Mag (in; mm) | 3.54; 90 | |
| Eye Relief High Mag (in; mm) | 3.54; 90 | Exit Pupil Low Mag (in; mm) | 0.350394; 8.9 | |
| Exit Pupil High Mag (in; mm) | 0.145669; 3.7 | Twilight Factor Low Mag | 9.0 | |
| Twilight Factor High Mag | 23.0 | Diopter Type | -3.0 to +2.0 Fast Focus Diopter Ring | |
| Parallax Adjustment | No | Parallax Free Distance (yd; m) | 100; 91.4 |
Image Adjustment:
| Min Magnification | 3x | Max Magnification | 12x | |
| Objective Lens Diameter (mm) | 44 | Low Mag Field of View (ft @ 100 yds; m @ 100m; Degrees) | 38.0; 12.7; 7.24 | |
| High Mag Field of View (ft @ 100 yds; m @ 100m; Degrees) | 9.5; 3.2; 1.81 | Observable Tunneling Effect | No | |
| Elevation Turret Style | Exposed | Elevation Adjustment Range (MOA; MIL) | 70; 20.36 | |
| Elevation Dial Travel Limit (MOA) | Ballistic Stop Position Dependent | Elevation Adjustment Value per Click (MOA) | 1/4 | |
| Elevation Clicks per Rotation | 80 | Windage Turret Style | Capped | |
| Windage Adjustment Range (MOA; MIL) | 70; 20.36 | Windage Dial Travel Limit (MOA) | Max Adjustment Range | |
| Windage Adjustment Value per Click (MOA) | 1/4 | Windage Clicks per Rotation | 80 |
Utility:
| Locking Dial | No | Zero Stop | Ballistic Stop | |
| Indexable Turret | Yes | Indexing Type | Removable Turret | |
| External Rotation Indicator | Etched Scope Body Markings on Elevation Turret | Illumination Control | N/A | |
| Locking Illumination | N/A | Auto-Shutoff (hrs) | N/A | |
| Throw Lever | Yes (Sold Separately); Zeiss Conquest V4 | HUD Elements | N/A | |
| Nightvision Compatible Illumination | N/A | Motion Sensor Capabilities | N/A | |
| Electronic Reticle Leveler | N/A | Sunshade/ARD Compatible | Yes (Sold Separately) |
Physical:
| Form Factor | Riflescope | Attachment Interface/Mount Type | (2) 30mm Rings (Sold Separately) | |
| Mount Height | N/A | Finish | Matte Black | |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof to 400 mbar Pressure | Fogproof | Nitrogen Purged | |
| Shockproof | 1500 g Force Tested (460 Wby Mag Rated) | Min Operating Temperature (°F; °C) | -4; -20 | |
| Max Operating Temperature (°F; °C) | 131; 50 | Battery Type | N/A | |
| Battery Life (hrs) | N/A | Weight (oz; g) | 18.2; 515 | |
| Overall Length (in; cm) | 13.8; 35.2 | Front Mounting Length (in; cm) | ~1.741; 4.422 | |
| Rear Mounting Length (in; cm) | ~2.219; 5.636 | Total Mount Length (in; cm) | ~5.369; 13.637 | |
| Objective Housing Length (in; cm) | ~4.650; 11.811 | Objective Housing Width (in; cm) | 1.9685; 5.0 | |
| Objective Housing Height (in; cm) | 1.9685; 5.0 | Eyepiece Housing Length (in; cm) | ~3.796; 9.642 | |
| Eyepiece Housing Width (in; cm) | 1.73228; 4.4 | Eyepiece Housing Height (in; cm) | 1.73228; 4.4 | |
| Magnification Ring Outside Diameter (in; cm) | ~1.915; 4.864 | Turret Saddle Depth (in; cm) | ~0.122; 0.30988 |
Additional Information:
Stable and Shot-Proof when used with ‘Clip-On’ Attachments.
The ZEISS Victory V8, ZEISS Victory HT, ZEISS Conquest V6, and ZEISS Conquest V4 riflescopes are all ideally suited for use with ‘clip-on’ attachments.*
The use of ‘Clip-On’ thermal attachments for hunting is currently a hot topic among sportsmen. Due to changes in current legislation in Germany and European countries, and the ever-increasing wild boar populations — in combination with African Swine Fever (ASF) — and in some cases massive financial burdens due to game damage, the proposed advantages of these accessories are currently the subject of much debate among hunters. The use of these specialized optical add-on accessories in hunting is increasingly becoming more and more possible. But how do these devices affect the stability and overall performance of the riflescope? And are the riflescopes repeatable even with an attachment and adapter connected?
ZEISS knows that you can only create the perfect conditions with the right and compatible equipment. That is why the company thoroughly tested the suitability of ZEISS riflescopes for use with attachments in its own in-house laboratory. The results from these studies confirm that the complete assortment of ZEISS riflescope models is ideally suited for use with attachments.
Advantages of ‘Clip-On’ Attachments – and Their Use in Tough Testing
With a standard ‘Clip-On’ attachment, any ZEISS riflescope can be adapted to be used as a night vision or thermal imaging device. For this purpose, the attachment is usually clipped onto the objective lens side of the riflescope in order to unlock the many applications of thermal imaging for the optics. Thermal imaging attachments locate heat sources directly through the optics, making all targets immediately visible as soon as they are identified – and not only at night, but also in fog and other adverse weather conditions.
The attachment is mounted using a ring adapter that surrounds the objective lens area of the riflescope’s main tube. ZEISS scopes offer the perfect combination of outside diameter and wall thickness for a very stable fit. Every ZEISS lens undergoes extensive testing in our in-house laboratory and in the field to ensure its durability and suitability for everyday use. These strict testing procedures performed in the laboratory, and validated in the field, have now been extended to include use with standard ‘Clip-On’ attachments. This was accomplished in order to verify the suitability of the riflescopes’ materials as well as their flawless operation.
After all, depending on its weight and center of gravity, an attachment can affect a riflescope’s overall balance. The lack of a riflescope’s rigidity could lead to the zero point being shifted and the point of impact varying as a resulting of mounting an attachment. A hunter can only prevent this through using a suitable and tested riflescope platform. ZEISS riflescopes offer such platforms.
Stable and Steady During Shots, Even With Heavy Attachments
ZEISS tests have shown that the mechanical axis of the lens remains perfectly stable, even when adding accessory attachments that weigh up to 2,000grams. In the lab, to prove this, tactile measurements were made at different measuring points on the riflescope body while using attachments of different weights.
To verify the stability of the riflescope, tactile measurements were taken at various measuring points along its body (shown here on a ZEISS Victory V8). In the test setup, the load was simulated with weights of up to 2,000 grams.
Even if the attachment is once again removed, ZEISS riflescopes will maintain their original point of aim – as shown in the graph below under the value “500 Grams Repro”. The weight load on the lens side is reversible, meaning there is no risk of material fatigue. The fact that ZEISS has set the test criteria particularly high can be seen in the fact that attachments currently available on the market only weigh between 400 and 1,000 grams on average.
In laboratory tests, ZEISS demonstrated that the ZEISS Victory V8, ZEISS Victory HT, ZEISS Conquest V6, and ZEISS Conquest V4 exhibit the expected and necessary degree of stability required for use with attachments including the adapter. Even under a load of up to 2,000 grams, the relationship between load and deflection is approximately linear, meaning that the riflescope (shown here in the test with the ZEISS Victory V8) is linearly elastic.
Since riflescopes are exposed to extreme recoil and vibration forces during firing, the ZEISS laboratory not only carried out mechanical tests on the possible deflection and rigidity of the riflescopes, but also placed considerable emphasis on the deviation from the target line by using attachments and adapters. During shock tests, the attachments mounted on riflescopes were subjected to continuous stress. This simulates whether the mounting will hold even under high load and whether the target line remains unchanged – even after many shots. The shooting stability of ZEISS riflescopes, in combination with attachments, was also tested and verified at the range, i.e. under real-world field conditions.
In summary, the ZEISS Victory V8, ZEISS Victory HT, ZEISS Conquest V6, and ZEISS Conquest V4 all demonstrated the expected and necessary degree of stiffness, as well as maximum reliability, in terms of shooting stability in the various test setups. The safety aspects of the product line were proven to be maintained throughout the entire testing phase. In short, ZEISS riflescopes deliver the repeatability required for ‘Clip-On’ accessory optics currently available on the market today!
“Irrespective of the applicable legal situation, we can guarantee that using an attachment with our riflescopes, if properly mounted, is perfectly safe and will not cause any damage to the riflescope whatsoever,” said Dr. Stefan Ballmann, responsible for Application and Testing at ZEISS Consumer Products. “Our tests have demonstrated the extremely high durability of our riflescopes, even in conjunction with commercially available attachments.”
Important Note!
Please verify whether the use of night vision and thermal imaging devices is permitted in your area. The applicable regulations vary considerably from region-to-region and country-to-country. Despite the fact that hunters in Germany, for example, will be allowed to use night vision attachments when the country’s amended Weapons Act comes into force, the respective hunting laws and regulations must still be observed.
All measurements were performed on ZEISS coordinate measuring machines (CMM). The picture shows a ZEISS UPMC 850 Carat. Tests were also made with ZEISS PRISMO ultra CMM. With a length measurement error of only 0.5+L/500 micrometers, ZEISS PRISMO ultra is ideal for tasks where maximum precision is required. Read more here.
*The ZEISS Victory V8, ZEISS Victory HT, ZEISS Conquest V6, and ZEISS Conquest V4 riflescopes are all ideally suited for use with attachments. The use of properly mounted attachments does not affect the riflescopes’ warranty terms.
| Stock Code | 522961-9920-080 |
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