ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
Go with the buckmaster. Leupolds are great, but stay away from anything under at least vx2.
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I have a VX-1 2-7x33 on a muzzleloader(picked it up for less than $95) and it does well for what I use it for. IMO though, you can get a lot more scope for your money with the Buckmaster.