I’ve got a leupold freedom 3-9x40 and I’m very happy with it. Although I can’t offer a fair comparison to the Vx3i, I can say the glass is noticeably better than the previous generation Vx1.
I hunted that unit in 2018 and there was no shortage of antelope. Lots of midsized bucks so you will need to be patient to find a nice one. I was not and was done hunting in about 40 minutes into opening day. It was my first antelope though so I was quite happy. You will see quit a few...
I personally have a strange attraction to high end bolt action hunting rifles. It seems like that’s the first thing I look at shortly after entering a sporting goods store. Currently I’m getting ready to splurge on a purchase and have it narrowed down to either a Barrett Fieldcraft or a Kimber...
I’ve got the x-bolt hell’s canyon speed in a 6.5 creedmoor. I love everything about it. At one time I also had a mesa in 7mm rem mag, wish I still had it. Very, very accurate rifle. My only complaints were it was fairly muzzle heavy and the forend of the stock was a little too narrow for my...
I’ve got a pair of 10x42 vortex diamondbacks and I really like them. Nice clear glass. My only complaint is that they fog up occasionally if it’s really cold.
I would take a look at unit 27 which consists of the thunder basin grasslands. If you were to apply for the special draw you’d have a good chance at drawing a license.