bambistew, Leupolds do not "just" break. I agree Weaver has a good product, and I actually researched them quite thoroughly before going with Leupold. The circumstances that caused my scope to become damaged were beyond my control. One of the reasons I chose Leupold for my Ultra was from friends high opinions. Also, next time you look at a magazine devoted to shooting and/or reloading, check out the scopes some of the big custom gun makers are mounting. In all honesty, this is the only Leupold glass I own. But, for my new rifle I have always wanted, (300 ultra) I also wanted high quality optics. I am sorry you have been dissapointed with Leupold, but I will not buy anything else for any of my other rifles. And to clarify, the VX-2 has upgraded lens coatings from the VX-1. And why buy a Leupold if Weaver pleased you so? mtmuley