Good choice HighSierra.

I'm quite certain the VX-L utilizes the same glass/quality as the vx-iii, all you're gaining is a lower set up height, which may be nice on 50mm, though even 50mm are fine, I think 56mm then it makes a big advantage, though I'm just coming around to 50mm, let alone 56mm. Still having a hard time with that odd shape too, though I guess they come with a scope cover for them, I'm just curious if they'll stay around for years to come, though the marketing has been quite strong, so has the amount of people buying them, so I think they may stick around.

4.5-14x50 VX-III should do a great job for ya!