I researched, read, even took the advice of you guys when scoping my new Ruger 77/44. I was ready to purchase a VXIII for $399, but leaned toward a Leupold VXII 2-7 33mm for $299. Cash was ready. I saw the shop had a VXI, same numbers, for 90 bucks less. After giving it a look, I thought it looked like a scope worth that much less, and was ready to put the money on the VXII. Then I spotted a Redfield Revolution, 2-7 33mm for $130. Couldn't be. But I looked at it carefully. The thing compared favorably to the VXII for less than half the price. I didn't trust my 57 year old eyes, so I turned to the salesmen, two young men in their early 20s. They supported my findings. I now own the Redfield. I'd suggest to anyone looking for a scope in that optical range, look closely at the Redfield. To me, it's a very good scope, comparing very favorably with a Leupold twice the price. I wouldn't have believed it. I realize Leupold now owns Redfield but this is a case where clearly you don't always get what you pay for. Buy the Redfield and you get even more.
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