Rifle Scope-Which is better?
For target shooting up to 600 yards but most of the time at around 300 yards or so. It will so be use as a hunting scope at about 200 yards.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/mueller-optics-8-5-25x50mm-eraticator-long-range-red-dot-riflescope.html
http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-rifleman-4-12x40mm-rifle-scope.html
http://www.amazon.com/...001DX5EMM/
http://www.amazon.com/...000FGXZRE/
Which is better?
I'd go with the Leupold. Check prices on one of the VX2. I think they're a little better quality.
The optics and warranty are great with Leupold.
Most people do fine hunting with a 3X9, but I wouldn't go higher than 10 unless you're more interested in target shooting. The scope starts getting heavier and more expensive with higher power. I try to stay as light as possible for hunting.
The last one
I prefer the Nikon http://www.amazon.com/...000FGXZRE/
Mueller is 1st
Konus is 2nd
Leupold is 3rd
Nikon 4th
Leupold VX2 glass is not all that great. Leupold glass quality in general is poor.
Other, better options: Sightron III, Vortex Viper/Razor, Bushnell 4200, Zeiss Conquest.