Hi nsaqam,
Worst problem with 1,25-8 is not the lesser FOV but the terrible variation of eye relief when you use the power ring, it obliges you to change too much your cheek/head position to adjust and it's not forgiving a bit. In Europe and France Bushnell don't push this model contrary to the rather good other 6500 models like 1-6,5 or 2,5-16.
The VX-6 in the 1-6x24 form was seriously tested here against very best competitors (no Conquest here)and it was found very very interesting. The 2-12x42 is really promising, even more if you don't hunt after dusk or before dawn. Waiting one to test for the whole season but i have no fear about quality. Note that all my Leupold never had problem even after good fall and heavy recoiling ammo on too light rifles.
Dom
