ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 Ret 60: Hunting Turret Setup Guide

Start with the scope's fixed adjustment values

The Conquest V4 4-16x44 with Z-Plex Reticle 20 is a second focal plane scope with a 30mm maintube and 1/4 MOA click values. The catalog lists 60 MOA of windage and 80 MOA of elevation range, so plan your zero and mount height around that available travel before you head to the range.

Because the reticle sits in the second focal plane, its holdover subtensions are only valid at the magnification where ZEISS calibrated them. The supplied record does not state that calibration magnification, so treat the Z-Plex as a simple aiming point until you confirm the correct setting in the ZEISS documentation.

Mount and rough-zero sequence

Work through these steps in order. The catalog does not supply a specific torque value or ring height, so use the mounting hardware manufacturer's instructions for those details.

1. Set the eye relief before tightening rings: The scope lists 90 mm (3.54 in) of eye relief. Position the scope so you get a full, shadow-free view at 16x before final tightening.
2. Level the reticle: Use a plumb line or leveling fixture to square the Z-Plex reticle to the action. A canted reticle will make later windage and elevation corrections misleading.
3. Bore-sight or use a collimator: Get the bore and the optical axis roughly aligned before firing. This keeps your first shots on paper and preserves the 80 MOA of elevation travel for actual zeroing.
4. Fire a group at 100 m: The catalog states adjustment per click at 100 m, so use that distance for initial zeroing. Fire at least a three-shot group before making a correction.
5. Adjust in whole clicks: Each click moves impact by 1/4 MOA (0.7 cm at 100 m). Count your clicks and move the turret in the direction that brings the group toward the point of aim.
6. Confirm with a second group: After adjusting, fire another group to verify the zero. Repeat until the group centers on your intended point of aim.

Adjustment and optical facts that affect setup

• ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 RET # 60 Hunting Turrets Riflescope: 1/4 MOA impact point correction (0.7 cm at 100 m) This is the click value you will use for every windage and elevation correction during zeroing and field adjustment.

  

• ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 RET # 60 Hunting Turrets Riflescope: 60 MOA windage and 80 MOA elevation adjustment range Confirms how much travel is available for zeroing and for longer-range elevation dialing.
• ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 RET # 60 Hunting Turrets Riflescope: Side-focus parallax: 9.1 m to infinity You will need to set the side-focus wheel for each distance to eliminate parallax error, especially at 16x.
• ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44 RET # 60 Hunting Turrets Riflescope: 90% light transmission with T* multi-coatings and LotuTec Explains the low-light capability the scope is designed for, which matters when you choose your zero distance and magnification for hunting.

Using the hunting turrets after zero

Once zeroed, the exposed hunting turrets let you dial elevation for longer shots without tools. The catalog describes a ballistic turret on special models with a wide reticle adjustment range for elevation and windage, and it notes that optional ballistic reticles allow quick elevation and azimuth corrections without mechanical adjustment.

Before dialing in the field, confirm that your turret is set to the zero mark and that you can return to it reliably. The supplied record does not describe a zero-stop or resettable turret mechanism, so verify that feature on your specific scope rather than assuming it.

Parallax and magnification checkpoints

The side-focus parallax ring runs from 9.1 m to infinity. Set it to match the target distance before you fine-tune your zero, because parallax error can shift your group at high magnification.

• Set parallax at your zero distance: Dial the side focus to the distance you are shooting, then check that the reticle stays steady on the target as you move your eye slightly behind the scope.
• Zero at a magnification you will actually hunt with: The 4-16x range gives a wide field of view at 4x and detailed target resolution at 16x. Zeroing at a mid-range magnification helps you confirm the scope tracks correctly across the zoom range.
• Recheck parallax after changing distance: The 9.1 m to infinity range covers close and long shots, but the setting must be adjusted each time you change target distance significantly.

What the catalog does not confirm

The supplied record lists a 5-year ZEISS warranty for Australia and an operating temperature range of -25°C to +50°C (-13°F to +122°F), but it does not give a specific mounting torque, ring height, or a step-by-step procedure for resetting the turrets to zero. Check the ZEISS documentation and your mounting hardware instructions for those details.

The record also does not confirm whether the Z-Plex Reticle 20 is calibrated at a specific magnification for holdover use. Until you verify that, rely on dialing the turrets for elevation rather than holding over with the reticle.