I have a few Leup. products as well as Nikon and I think the Nikon Monarch is betten than the Leup. VXII. Never looked through a VXIII. LAst year I compared these 3 scopes in the store. all 3x9 -40mm.

Leup. VXII
Nikon Monrach
Zeiss Conquest.

Leup and Nikon were a close tie, with the nikon being a little clearer. However, the Zeiss was noticable clearer. I think it's the best bang for the $$$ @ $399. However, the don't offer a BDC or boon & crocket reticle yet. If they did I would have bought it. I have the monarch on my Prohunter and a VXII on my .300 WSM. Had the VXII for 3 yrs. It's a great scope but there are better out there. The leup. machined scope covers are second to NO ONE!!!