Been doing some reading by you guys.....

[longwinters]

And it sounds like some of you think there is a world of difference between a Leupy vx2 and the vx3 besides 100.00..

How much difference is what I'm wondering? I am going to start looking for a scope for my Marlin 45-70 and was considering the vx2 in a 4x. On my 1952 Marlin 30-30 I just put a Weaver classic 4x because the weaver 4x was originally one of my choices way back 40 years ago when I started hunting with it...but I got a Redfield 4x wide angle instead and I wanted to kind of keep it like it was back then. I actually still have the Redfield but the lenses are kind of yellow so....

Anyway whats the advice for a gun that I probably won't shoot lots, but still want decent glass.

Long

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have a newer Leupy VX3 1.5-5 on my Ruger Number 1, 9.3x74R and it is a very nice bright and capable scope. I also own couple of older VXII, VXIII Leupy's on rimfire's and they have worked fine as well. I have no experience with the new VX2 Leupy's though.

 

[truck driver]

Supposedly the new VXII has the same glass as the older VXIII. How many old model VXII's are still out there is hard to tell.

 

[JD338]

Long,

he VX-3 1.75-6x32mm is very bright. You will have no problem getting a sight picture past legal shooting light. This is a key benefit if you are hunting in the cedar swamps as it gets pretty dark before legal shooting ends. It could be the difference in tagging a big swamp buck in those last few minutes of the day.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

JD338 is very keen on that variable of his, the 1.75 - 6x, and I have to admit that it makes all sorts of sense for a powerful, big game hunting rifle. My own low powered variable is a 1.5-5x, and I've got no reservations about using it either, out to 300+ yards on game, or up close and personal.

With my .45/70 Marlin, I made a very simple choice, a fixed 2.5x Leupold.

Super lightweight at only 8 ounces. Excellent optics. Rugged as all get out. Mounts well forward so there is plenty of forehead/eyebrow clearance when shooting hard-kicking loads. I put a fixed 4x Leupold on it eventually, and sold the rifle, scope and all my ammo to a neighbor & friend. He loves that doggone big bore Marlin and the 4x. I hear it's making a dent in the whitetail population...

Regards, Guy

 

[salmonchaser]

Long
An acquaintance works for luepold and told me the VXIII scopes are the best buy in the business. He rattled of some technical info I didn't really understand but convinced me of that being true. I have both VXII and VXIII in the safe and am completely satisfied with them. I won't replace any of the VXII just to do it but any additional scopes will be VXIII.

 

[longwinters]

Well I ordered the Leupy VX3 in the 1.75-6 x32. Happy birthday to me.....in April.

Long

 

[DrMike]

Nothing like an early birthday present. :grin: Sounds as if you have done well.

 

[Woodycreek]

I have

Well I ordered the Leupy VX3 in the 1.75-6 x32. Happy birthday to me.....in April.

Long

Nice birthday present! I have the same scope on my 1895 45-70. Seems like a good combo so far.

 

[longwinters]

I wouldn't have minded a straight 4x in a smaller scope package, but the 20mm just made me wonder about FOV and light transmission as my eyes aren't what they used to be.

Long

 

[Hegland]

Excellent pick. Happy birthday!

 

[sask boy]

The Leupold straight six is a real nice fixed power scope if I had not been able to pick up the Diavari at such a reasonable price ( Thanks Doc :mrgreen: ) I would have gone to the Leupold VXIII in the fixed 6 .

Blessings,
Dan