I think the roughtec is heavier. Check the specs. I have 3 A7 and love them. 2 blued and a stainless.
The Leupold VXR is a great scope for hunting. Works for me. Might be a bit more than 500.00
Have a Roughtech pro stainless in 308. The barrel is heavier and fluted. The stock is the biggest difference. It has an aluminum chassis that runs through the stock. Adjustable length of pull .Very nice design. Mine is accurate, sub moa 5 shot groups.
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