Leupold VX-3I 3.5-10x40 vs Swarovski Z3 3-10x42

[Rare Breed]

I am looking to purchase another plains game / North American big game scope for my Highland Stalker in .275. Most likely it will be used between 50 and 250 yards. I have a Leupold VX-3I 3.5-10x40 on my CZ in 30-06 and have had no issues. I am curious if the step up in cost with the vSwarovski Z3 3-10x42 has a commensurate step up in performance. Any real world experience with both?

On that quality rifle Swaro all the way. On my John Rigby in 275 Rigby I put a Swaro Z5I on it in 3-10 44M

 

[Rare Breed]

I did ask for opinions. And I agree on spending money does not equate to quality. Again I have never used swarovski glass and was curious. I’m well aware what the rifle was designed for. Practice I have and do not consider myself an amateur when is comes to shooting. + or - 25,000 rounds a year especially over the last 20 years. Thanks for the “advice”. Nothing else needed.

I have used in my life just about every type scope there is as I both matured and gained earning power. One thing I found…quality is worth the spend. Buying a top quality gun then putting not poor for sure but not equal quality glass on it will bother you. The old saying buy once cry once has always kept me in good stead and when the moment of truth in Africa arrived the confidence I had knowing I had the best rifle and glass was a great calming feeling