If you can spend that, that Conquest is the way to go imo. Much better than VX-II. If you can't spend that you can also get a Burris FFII for under $200 which is also a much better option imo than a VX-II. I've had both and the Burris had better glass, and better turrets. It's the best deal going imo until you step up to the Conquest. So it really just depends on what you are wanting to spend.
I've also had good luck with the Nikon Prostaff I had, and the 2 Monarchs I've had, but honestly the glass quality is lacking in them imo. I couldn't tell much if any of a difference between the Prostaff and the Monarchs glass wise, and the Burris FFII was quite a bit better than both. However, the Nikons were durable in my experience, and I was overall pretty happy with them, I just think there are better options out there for the price.