The vx3 2.5-8x36 is a hard scope to find. It would be a great scope to lessen the weight of a mountain rifle where every oz counts. I think the long range craze and the desire large objectives have made these scopes hard to move by Can retailers. A buddy of mine has one on his deer rifle and I really like it. If you happen to go to the USA try to grab one and bring it back. Cabelas has them down there for 399. regular price.