RE: Help me decide which scope to buy. Zeiss Nikon or Leupold
The VX III just won Outdoor Life's annual "best hunting scope" award. It beat out both a nikon and zeiss (although I'm not sure which models).
I've had nothing but many years of excellent quality from Leupold, and I've never had to say "I wish I would have bought brand X". Their customer service is also second to none IMO.