Difference between two Leupold scopes

[jojo200517]

So I just got an email and I see midwayusa has some Leupold scopes on sale.

I was looking at a couple different simple 1-4x power scopes and I really can't see the differences between them that makes the price difference of $80.

The two i'm looking at are
http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/840003/leupold-vx-i-shotgun-scope-1-4x-20mm-heavy-duplex-reticle-matte
and
http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/118092/leupold-vx-ii-rifle-scope-1-4x-20mm-duplex-reticle-matte

Now I realize one of them has a heavy duplex reticle and the other is a standard duplex reticle. One of them also says its a shotgun scope the other says a rifle scope. The physical dimensions are pretty much the same and so is the eye relief. Reviews on both of them mention people using either of them on rifles and shotguns with good results.

So whats the big difference I'm missing.

I suppose either of them would be good for playing around with on AK or .308 saiga or maybe even shotgun but is their any reason I should buy the more expensive rifle scope version??

 

[rcmodel]

A shotgun, or .22., or muzzle loader scope has the parallax set at close range, 75 yards or so, in keeping with a those guns short range capability.

A rifle scope has it set at 150 yards in keeping with a rifles longer range.

The other thing that makes the price difference is:
The VX-1 shotgun scope has friction W&E dials.
The VX-2 rifle scope has 1/4 minute click adjustments.

For an AK or .308 rifle, you want the rifle scope.

rc

 

[jojo200517]

I totally missed that about the dial adjustment when reading.

As far as the parallax setting, it being too close is a bad thing but with the rifle scope one being set at longer range I'm just curious if there would be any issue with using it on close up shots?

I don't really understand parallax, any specific articles I could read relating to this and specifically how it relates to scopes.

 

[R H Clark]

There is some difference in optical quality but as far as parallex,I don't think you will notice much practical difference with thoes platforms at 100 yards or slightly over.

 

[rcmodel]

I don't really understand parallax, any specific articles I could read relating to this

http://www.6mmbr.com/parallax.html

rc