I agree with 48thguns. The Leupold, although a fine scope may not be the best available, especially for value. Nikon scopes are better in each price category. Their premium scope to compete with the Leupold VXIII would be the Monarch. A step up from that is their Titanium model. Buckmasters is under the Monarch, and the Pro-Staff is below that. All are among the best in their class.

Gerry