The VX-2has a 3 piece tube and 82% light transmission the Vari x-III has a one piece tube and 93%light transmission. Thats why the price is different. I contacted Leupold and what i am telling you he told me except for the Nikon. Leupold are good scope but if you are going to spend 269.99 move up to a Nikon Monarch 3-9x40 for 299.99

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