Leupold seems to still have a pretty large following. I've generally had good luck with Leupold scopes, but have only purchased one in the last 10 years or so. That scope , purchased 2 years ago, is a VX-6 1-6x24 with a Firedot reticle. I bought it primarily because I liked the reticle and its relatively light weight. it performed very well on a .375 H&H for my son and I in Mozambique.
Leupold scopes have traditionally had some strong points (light weight, good eyebox) and some weaknesses (tracking). They seem to be making heavier scopes these days, so I'm guessing they are making the internals more robust. If that's true then they are responding to the market, which now seems to be demanding more precise tracking and adjustments for long range and precision shooting.
