Terry, I’ve had this question asked a couple of times. I have two Leupold scopes and did make this comparison even with some friends at work. My Leupold scopes are the VXII 3-9x50mm and the Euro 3-9x50mm with the 30mm tube. The Nikon is brighter and clearer then both Leupolds and with a constant 4” of eye relief. The Nikon does weight a little more but is a solid scope. This scope also picks up good light at dusk or dawn. I have no regrets buying this scope.

The funny thing is that this scope is going to be mounted on my T/C 350 Rem. Mag after this deer season. It’s to much of a good scope to be used on my slug gun. Hope this helped out a little.