Rifle Scopes : Leica ER vs Leupold VX-6

I don't think you can go wrong with either scope, as bothwill do everything you need.  I agreewith JGR that the forgiving nature of the eye box is a great feature for theVX-6, though I don't know that it's any better in that respect than the Leica,as it too is very generous.  Reticles arevery much a personal preference thing, but I think Leica offers a bettervariety to choose from than Leupold, with everything from the #1, to a coupledifferent types of Plex reticles, to two different hold-over reticles with the"Ballistic" and the "IBS". (If low light hunting is high on your priority list though, Leica's"Ballistic" reticle may not be your best choice.)  With the Leica you also have the option toget an MOA based target turret for elev adjustment, matched with an MOA basedhold-over reticle (the IBS) which is a nice option to have.  If you hunt in an area where moisture isprevalent, the Leica gives you a hydrophobic coating that Leupold doesn't have,but by the same token, if illumination is important to you, that feature isgoing to cost quite a bit more on the Leica than the Leupold.   Leica'sglass is hard to beat, but for people that place a lot of value in warranty, thesame can be said about Leupold's warranty. I was extremely impressed by the VX6 when scope shopping, but ended upbuying the Leica because it fit my particular needs better.   FWIW, I'vebeen extremely happy with the Leica, would buy another in a heartbeat, andhaven't heard of any problems associated with the ER line.