I like the CDS system, yet to order my custom knobs that are free in this promotion, but overall, I DO like my VX3, 3-10, and MUCH better for my eyes than a 4-14 I bought and decided it was not as 'forgiving' in lateral eye relief/eye box, etc. It was good optically, but just not as 'user friendly' for my eyes as the 3-10x40. I have to say this 3-10 IS a good scope, and not far off the Zeiss. If I were NOT cranking a turret, the Zeiss would get my vote, not by alot, but it also was less $$. The CDS feature is WHY I bought the VX3. IF Zeiss had that feature, out the box, at a modest upcharge, I would be VERY likley to buy Zeiss. A Smidgeon of better resolution, and for MY eyes better reticle being the reason.

As to MOA, I am no expert, someone may clarify, my scope cap shows markings '3/6/9/12' and looks to go to 15 moa on one rev.