Yes I will give you that Leupolds generally have more generous eye relief. I have a Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 that was $250 new and is generally considered to have better glass than the VX-III 3-9x40 but does have less eye relief, never had a problem with it on my .308 though.
Leupold VXI 2-7x33
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elktrout
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Opinions about scopes abound much the same as the ones about rifles, calibers, and bullets. If you like it and have confidence in it, what more can you say. Buy it. But, the real problem is trying to assess what it will do in the field for you alone.
I had a Vari-X III 2.5-8x for a few years. It was flawless functionally. But, at first light and dusk (critical first and last minutes of shooting time), when looking into shadows, I could not pickup the reticle. If you hunt at those times, you may find the same true for you with these models. If the heavy duplex is available, it would likely be a good option to consider and will help at those times of the shooting day.
I had a Vari-X III 2.5-8x for a few years. It was flawless functionally. But, at first light and dusk (critical first and last minutes of shooting time), when looking into shadows, I could not pickup the reticle. If you hunt at those times, you may find the same true for you with these models. If the heavy duplex is available, it would likely be a good option to consider and will help at those times of the shooting day.
telebob
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I have a VX-I 2-7x33 on a Marlin 336 in 30-30. I have about 300 rounds through that gun with no problems with the scope yet. I zeroed it at 100 yards about three years ago and it hasn't changed.
I have no complaints about the optics quality, the scope does its job.
I have no complaints about the optics quality, the scope does its job.
Everyone has VX-III's on sale because the whole line is being updated so the VX-III's are on closeout, though Leupold will not let retailers lower the price too much. Still the best time to get a VX-III is now unless you want to wait for the newer better VX-III replacement.
kolob10
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I Have owned Leupold scopes for over 40 years. I have only have one failure on a Leupold when an objective Lens chipped. Returned to Leupold for repair at no charge and they even upgraded the lens when they repaired it. Scope was back in 10 days.
I have 4 2x7 VariX II's on 22 Lr, 22 Mag, 45/70, and 44 mag rifles. I've owned over 40 Leupold scopes over the years and consider them an excellent value with their lifetime warranty. Good Shooting.
I have 4 2x7 VariX II's on 22 Lr, 22 Mag, 45/70, and 44 mag rifles. I've owned over 40 Leupold scopes over the years and consider them an excellent value with their lifetime warranty. Good Shooting.
Art Eatman
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Messing with prairie dogs with my .243, I found that 7X is plenty for out to 300 yards or so. Nighttime, it's 2X for coyotes. The scope's a 1981 vintage Leupold Vari-X II...
Boaterguy
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I have that same scope on my Bushmaster .223. My opinion, FWIW, is that they are excellent scopes and American made. Its your money, spend it as you see fit.
aka108
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You might check out Clearidge scopes. 100% Japanese built. I have a
VX 1 on a CZ and put the Clearidge on a Anschutz 1416. Both doing well.
VX 1 on a CZ and put the Clearidge on a Anschutz 1416. Both doing well.
the muleskinner
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Leopold is the Mathews of optics. Getting by on their name. They make great scopes just like Mathews makes great bows. Unfortunately they're overpriced because of their popularity. High demand = high prices. Economics 101.
You will get a great scope if you buy a leopold. You may get a better scope from Sightron for the same money.
You will get a great scope if you buy a leopold. You may get a better scope from Sightron for the same money.
i'm still using a vari-x II i bought in 1991 & it's been perfect on many rifles. i know there are many good scopes out now but i see no reason to buy or use anything but leupold for me. i have purchased a couple burris fullfield II's for gifts & they seem to be a decent scope. i guess time will tell. i have a newer vx-II on a mini-30 that has been flawless for a few years also. and they are supposed to be hard on scopes. but if it ever breaks, it gets fixed or replaced for free.
Leupold's marketing dept. is largely word of mouth from thousands of satisfied customers. I realize that there are other scopes with better glass that sell for less money. The quality of the glass is only one factor to consider and probably the least important. Even most budget scopes will allow you to see much better than your naked eye, and well past legal shooting hours.
It is like arguing that your car is much better than mine based entirely on the fact that your car will run 150 mph and mine will max out at 120. Who cares! The speed limit is 70 and I am unlikely to drive over 80 anyway. Factors such as comfort, durability, fuel mileage and resale value, have to be considered as well. The same is true of scopes.
It is like arguing that your car is much better than mine based entirely on the fact that your car will run 150 mph and mine will max out at 120. Who cares! The speed limit is 70 and I am unlikely to drive over 80 anyway. Factors such as comfort, durability, fuel mileage and resale value, have to be considered as well. The same is true of scopes.
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