Prob is the VX2 is not the VX-II of old. Secondly go price one of them...for the money you can do better. Again not a leupy basher but dollar for dollar they aint where its at anymore.

Decades ago they were the scope to get but many companies have caught up in quality but not in price.

VariX II???? Goodness, I hate friction adjustments. I have two. I still use me. But goodness do I hate friction adjustments.

Well, my newest Leupold is probably 10-15 years old so maybe they've changed?

Been pretty much a Leupy man all my life... I own a BUNCH of VXII's. Own a couple MX-8's also, along with a couple straight 12X.

But I bought a new Bushnell 4200 Elite last spring, and I gotta tell you I am impressed. The clarity is great, and the adjustments are positive clicks on semi-tactical type turrets. It tracks well also. The Leupys undoubtedly were the go-to glass in the past, but have a LOT of stiff competition out there today. Not saying you should pass a VX II up if you get a really good deal on it, though.....Just be aware....

I agree 4200's are nice. I have a few. Not much erector travel.

Also like monarchs. Also like conquests.

I used to complain about the new construction of the VXII's. Almost swore never to buy another leupold. But I dropped a sluggun from 23ft. I had it hanging on a hook and somehow I busted a piece on the sling and it just fell. Landed so hard it opened up the chamber on a browning gold. I just knew I was going to climb down and find my scope with glass falling out of the recticle gone. But it was fine. Even the stock was fine. I know if it was wood, it would have cracked it.

I took that gun to the range next day. Fired 3 rounds and it was dead on at 100 yards. Still haven't adjusted it after 2 years and it was dead on this year. I was going to send it back but hey, it works.

If you had to choose between the vx-II and the 4200, which one would you choose?