Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
I would rather spend my money on lower mag., dependable and clear glass than lower quality, higher mag. glass. I would take this scope over the one you cited:
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper3-9x40


Jordan,

I totally agree that high quality, dependable glass of relatively lower mag trumps lower quality, high mag glass. However, I hadn't ever considered the Leupold VXII to be of questionable dependability or quality.

I'll check out the Vortex you mentioned. If it beats the Leupold VXII for quality and dependability at the same price point, and doesn't have a fast-focus eyepiece, I'll consider it for my next scope purchase.