I may just get the 14x VX-III then, that way I can get a 50mm. I know at basspro looking at the 6x it really didn't look like it distorted things at 25 yards or so. Ihunt east TN for the most part and most shots are where I can get 50-150 yards, however I've passed some shots at 3-400 yards over some plots and farmland I hunt due to the limitations of my .35 Marlin and 1895Gso I'm wanting to have a long range thumper. I canlive very easily with that 14x in the VX-III if it would be a better choice. I wish I could afford the VX-L or a Swarovski but maybe another day. And since I have abunch of rewards points I'll be purchasing my scope at basspro.