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Steve,

I'll caveat that I have no experience with the VX-5 in question. But I surmise that even if the VX-5 (and 24mm) has a skosh better coating(s), I don't think it's enough to overcome the larger 33mm objective of the VX•R 2x7. I have a couple of the VX•R models - one in 2x7 and use it exactly like you're wanting to do. It's a solid, utilitarian optic - though the crispness of view is nothing to write home about.

The size of the dot is inconsequential for what you're going to need to do - it'll flat-out work. And brightness steps have a broad range of adjustment down to damn near nil.

You might ask yourself if the bit of eye relief change between the two (and whatever Leupold calls the spinner atop the VX-5) is worth the extra $450.