ZEISS Conquest V4 6-24x50 Riflescope with ZMOAi-T20 Illuminated Reticle
- Rifle Scope
- 50 mm
- 4x
- 24x
- Better rated than 69%
Optically strong long-range scope let down by a fiddly zero-stop setup process that reviewers found more difficult than expected at this price point.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.7★ across 6 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The ZEISS Conquest V4 6-24x50 is a long-range rifle scope with an illuminated ZMOAi-T20 reticle, external locking elevation and windage turrets, and adjustable side parallax.
The external elevation turret and ballistic stop are built for shooters who dial for distance rather than hold over, which matters for long-range and varmint applications where precise return-to-zero counts. Zeiss's T* coating and LotuTec weather coating target low-light and wet-weather clarity specifically.
- 6-24x50 riflescope with illuminated ZMOAi-T20 reticle
- External locking elevation and windage turrets
- 90 percent light transmission, Zeiss T* coating
- Adjustable side parallax, 0.25 MOA clicks
Who it's for
Long-range hunters and precision shooters who want to dial elevation with confirmed return to zero. Less suited to buyers who plan to remove the turret caps and adjust the zero stop themselves without extra care, based on reviewer experience.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
The one detailed review confirms the glass quality and that the scope holds zero well once set, but calls the zero stop and turret adjustment process a painful, nightmare-level task involving multiple tiny screws and a brass bushing that requires care to avoid damage.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High light transmission for low-light hunting
- Precise 0.25 MOA per click elevation adjustment
- Weather-resistant LotuTec lens coating
- Illuminated reticle suited to open-terrain long-range use
- Zero stop setup requires removing multiple tiny screws
- Turret adjustment process is not field-friendly
Performance notes
90 percent light transmission and Zeiss T* coating are aimed at low-light and dawn/dusk clarity, with 0.25 MOA per click adjustment on the external turret. Setting the zero stop requires removing two sets of small screws, which one reviewer found difficult to do outdoors and warned involves a brass bushing that is easy to damage.
Specifications
| Brand | Zeiss |
|---|---|
| Model | 522955-9965-090 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 mm |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Item |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Magnification Maximum | 24x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | ZMOAi-T20 |
| Thread Type | 30mm |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Illum. ZMOAi-T20 Reticle - 30mm Tube |
| Field Of View | 19 Feet |
| Item Type Name | Scope |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEISS Conquest V4 6-24x50 Riflescope with ZMOAi-T20 Illuminated ReticleThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 6 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Zeiss 522955-9965-090
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the elevation turret easy to zero-stop at the range?
A reviewer found it difficult, describing the process as requiring removal of two sets of tiny screws and warning it is not something you want to attempt outdoors on a cold day.
Does the scope hold zero once set up?
Yes, the same reviewer who found setup difficult confirmed it holds zero well after the initial adjustment is done.
What kind of parallax adjustment does it have?
It has adjustable side parallax alongside the external elevation and windage turrets.