Any of you guys have any experience with this scope. I sent a scope (Vari-X III 3.5-10 x 50 AO) to Leupold for repair. They didn't have parts to repair it so they offered me this 30mm scope. I've never owned a scope with a 30mm tube or side focus.

I'm mostly a deer & elk hunter with over 40 Leupold scopes. I've already got numerous VX-3i 3.5-10 x 40 and VX-3i 4.5-14 x 40 scopes which I like. Just not sure about the side focus and 30mm tube. They are kinda spendy so the Leupold Lifetime Warranty worked out good in this situation as the scope they offered me will be no-charge.

Any comments or advice?