original: chasu
I personally would choose the VX II or Rifleman of the Leupold line over the VX I. Plenty of scope for another fifty bucks. I bought my VXII 3-9x40 New in the sealed plastic for 250.00. Has the Multicoat 4 and is heads over any of the scopes listed in your choices. Rifleman uses positive click windage and elevation which is an advancement over the VX I. Burris FF2 is another good scope, but not superior to the VX II by any stretch. VX I, possibly, but Burris has been a pain lately for service. Leupold is practically flawless when it comes to service. Just in case, I'd go Leupold because they WILL fix it or replace itif it breaks.
I'm not sure where you are getting your information on the Rifleman but it has friction adjustments just like the VX-I.
http://www.leupold.com/products/Info_Rifleman.htm
I have a VX-I on a muzzleloader and am quite happy with it, however it is not as bright as the Elite 3200 I have. The Elite 3200 is a great scope for the money.
I also like the Nikon Monarch, though I have never used it in the field. I may give it a try on my next rifle. You can get this excellent scope for 240 bucks from the optic zone.
http://theopticzone.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=56