I think you did OK.

The newer scopes have a lot better glass than the older ones.

I remember the Weaver MicroTrac, which had a good rep for repeatable adjustments.

But, compare the glass in that 30 yr old scope with your VX-1 and you'll be amazed.

Even a cheap Chinese scope is a lot brighter than those old Weavers.

We thought they were pretty good back in the day.

DF