Leupold VX6 - Is it worth the cash?

Holy Scopefeatures, Batman!!! Mark gets sticker shock, then googly eyed over the latest offering from the good folks at Leupold.

Scope Specs below.

Actual Magnification 3.00 x 18.00 x
Linear Field of View (ft/100 yd) 38.00 ft 7.00 ft
Linear Field of View (m/100 m) 12.60 m 2.30 m
Eye Relief (in) 3.70 in 3.80 in
Eye Relief (mm) 94.00 mm 97.00 mm
Weight (oz) 19.20 oz
Weight (g) 544.00 g
Objective Clear Aperture (in) 1.70 in
Objective Clear Aperture (mm) 44.00 mm
Elevation Adjustment Range 75.00 moa
Windage Adjustment Range 75.00 moa