thanks for the replies! i was thinking i'm just going to get the bigger 3-9x40, 'cause then at least if i get rid of the gun at a later date, i can put the scope onto something else. so i'm going to take my vx1-3-9x40 off my muzzleloader and put it on the .22. hopefully this scope will be OK for dusk/early morningsituations, i've only ever used the vx1 when there's snow on the ground (lots of ambiant/reflecting light) otherwise i'll have to get another vx3

--matt