Expert Review Can't beat the quality at this price! - Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm Rifle Scope

I had the pleasure of using three different models of the VX-3i, and was impressed with the performance of all three. The 3.5-10x40mm model we had mounted on a Savage .17WSM. This scope was perfect for this caliber. Sighting was easy, as the Leupold dials are very accurate. We were able to get the scope ready in around 4-5 shots. We had no problem shooting the box. Shooting out to 100 yards was dead on. We moved out to 150 yards, and with a couple of clicks, we were hitting dead center on the target. For fun, we stapled some cherries by their stems to a cardboard backing, and proceeded to shoot them from 75 yards. Needless to say, every cherry was annihilated! We were hitting these so dead on, that the pits of the cherries were being pushed through the cardboard, leaving much larger holes than the .17WSM would make on its own. The scope was very easy to set up, and the adjustments were dead on. I expected this from a Leupold product, and was still surprised at how quickly we were able to zero and then get some shots off. Extremely clear sight picture, and the Duplex reticle draws your eye to the center for easy aiming. I highly recommend purchasing a CDS model if you plan on using this optic on a specific rifle. Having a custom elevation adjustment dial tailored to your caliber is well worth the money!