I have owned a VX I, do own several VX IIs, and a few VXIIIs.
I will go out on a limb and say for the price the Buckmaster line of scopes is on par/if not better than the VXII.
I own about 7 Buckmasters now all 3-9x40s or 4.5-14s, and I have zero complaints on them. They track very well, really crisp lens, and they work subperb in low light or no light (full moon hunting). All of my calling rifles, except one, has Nikon Buckmasters on it for a reason. In that price range you won't find better glass.