If you have always been partial to Leupolds then I would say stay with what your happy with. My vote would be the VX-3L 4.5 X 14 X 50. I think it's $750 or something. If you want to try a Nikon for around $300 I would get a Buckmaster. I currently use a 3x9 but will re scope next year and will go with the Leupold I mentioned or save money and get the Nikon. I'm NO expert. Just another Deer Hunter giving my opinion.
The VX3 you mentioned is also really nice. People always tell me your paying for the name but I love how when you look into a Leupold it's like a light turns on its so clear.
Last edited by daleintampa; 10-14-2012 at 07:09 PM.