I won't argue with any of the above comments.
I've used a Leupold Vari-X II since around 1970. Parallax was taken care of with adjustment of the eyepiece. Focus is sharp at close range, or out at 450 yards--my longest deer kill.
I have a Vari-X II 2.5-8 on my .243. Same comments.
I went back to four-eyes in 1970; bifocals in the late 1970s; tri-focals since around 1990. Zero problemo with my Leupolds.
When I'm walkin' and huntin' I set'em on low power. When I'm sittin', I jack it up a bit.
On a 350-yard deer, I wuz on 3X; I didn't plan it that way, but it just happened. The deer didn't know the difference. I notice people worry a lot.
Next question?
Have fun, save money...
Art
PS: Add-on comment: Unless you're shooting field mice out at 300 yards, you'll probably do well to find a good used K-4 at a gun show. A lot of this scope stuff is pickin' fly poop outta pepper.
, A
[This message has been edited by Art Eatman (edited June 05, 2000).]