The Nikon Pro Staff blows the Leupold VX-1 away...not even close.

If you move up to the Burris FFII, you have made a real nice upgrade, and you'd be better off comparing it to the Nikon Buckmasters line.

A Nikon Pro Staff is a great value and a solid entry-level scope. The Burris and the Buckmasters are even better, and if you can afford them, they're worth the price.