Leupold scope question: Need help

[TennHunter]

I've been looking at purchasing a new lightweight scope for a .30-30 and am trying to decide between the Leupold VX-1 1-4x20 shotgun model with the heavy duplex reticle and the Weaver 1-3x20 with standard duplex. I won't be attempting shots past 200 yards with this gun. I've considered the VX-2 but it's just a little more than I want to spend on a scope for this particular rifle. So my question is which of these will serve me better for deer hunting?

 

[Outlaw Man]

If they're both in your price range, I'd tend toward the Leopold, but they're both pretty decent scopes, and that magnification range is a good choice for what you're wanting to do.

 

[jmr40]

I've heard good things about the Weaver, but no personal experience. I have the 1-4X20 Leupold on an AR and would buy another in a heartbeat. Darn good scope.

In 2011 Leupold upgraded the entire VX line of scopes. If you buy a VX-1 made after January 2011 you are basically getting a pre 2011 VX-2. A Current VX-2 is essentially an older VX-3 at the old prices. The VX-3's were also impoved and the older technology was used to upgrade the lower end scopes.

If you choose to buy a current production VX-1 you will essentially be buying a 2 year old VX-2. Probably the most scope $200 will buy you.

 

[Haxby]

I like the newest Weavers I've seen, but I haven't used that one.
Used a 1-4x20 Leupold for years. Like the heavy duplex. Very fast, light, scope for use in good daylight.
For hunting, I found the better way to go is with a Leupold 2-7X35 shotgun scope, or something like that. Less then 2 ounces heavier, and works a lot better when it's kind of dark out.