I don't own a 10x. I have just purchased a 3-9x with HD glass. I am impressed. I hope to use it on a heavy barrel 223 before the end of the month. My initial impressions from comparing the scopes I have on hand: gazing off the porch at various objects at varying times of the morning, noon, and late afternoon...noticeable difference in optical quality between it and all of my variations of Leupolds.