RE: VX-III vs. VX-L?
I will agree with Ridge in some aspects, but strongly disagree that this is a "gimmick". I have the vx-L 3.5-10x50 mounted on a Ruger M77, 7wsm. The cheek weld is very comfortable. I believe if I were shooting consistently longer ranges, than this is probably not the scope I would choose. As far as quality goes, they are top notch Leupolds. Before I purchased I looked thru the conquest, 4200, and vx-3, and they were all pretty close opticaly, but the low mount of the vx-L felt more comfortable for me.