Skeeter...

I just don't see how an informed consumer could make that decision, that is why I beleive most people whom buy the Leupold VX-I are not informed (or mis-informed by salesman). The profit margin on Leupolds far exceeds all the other major brands out there. This does not include Swarovski, Kahles, etc.

There is no reason to pay signficantly more for inferior equipment. This is not an opinion... It is FACT... The numbers don't lie. They aren't even close!

Some people will say my VX-I is brighter than let's say an AETEC... Physically is not true. Their peception has been skewed by branding. But I guess that is the American way.

By the way I like the Bushnell 3200... I LOVE the Bushnell 4200! I PERSONALLY (IMHO) think the 4200 is the best scope in that price range.