I bought a new vx-1 last year to go on a new Ruger Hawkeye .30-06. Over the past year have put about 200 rounds through that combo. Shot some of the smallest groups I've ever shot with any rifle two weeks ago when verifying zero for the upcoming deer season. Zero was still good and the best group of the day was one ragged hole from 100. Killed a buck with it yesterday morning. One shot right where I wanted it. Seems good enough to me.