I believe i would buy a Leoupold varix-2 before i spent that kind of money on a Weaver, but thats just me, i love Leoupold scopes. I've had a varix-3 for over 15 years and you just cant beat those things. I dropped my rifle about 8' and it landed on the scope, when i shot it, it was dead on. Once i sighted it in, i've never had to touch it.