I have one of each. Both 3x9x40. The VX-l is a little better quality scope. Both are well worth the money. Where I live they both sell for close to 200.00. I have not used the rifleman much yet. I have used the VX-l for two seasons so far. I have seven rifles that I use a lot. Three have Luepolds two have Simmons One has an old Redfield One has a Tasco Mag four and One a Swift. Most of the rest of my rifles have Bushnells on them. I have had no problems at all with the scopes listed here. They have all served me well. I believe in trying them all.