go loopy....they work and will alway do so or get refitted to do so. they hold thier value...you asked for no frills....vx1 will do that but Im told the higher spec /$$$ models have much better glass (my vx1 is ok and works but older M8 beats it hands down for clarity) that said the last 3 deer Ive shot with .270 and said vx1 3x9x40 were all over/around the 300-350 mark and had no issues.
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