I beleive I have decided on Scope for the new 280AI

[sask boy]

I just received word from Leupold and have already ordered a sun shade for my VX6 as they started producing them Jan/14. I am going to place it on top of the 280AI and then send in the specs once I have it dialed in so I can have the CDS.
I love my Leica but I am going to place it on my CDL.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[DrMike]

That should be an excellent scope for that rifle, Dan. It'll look good and serve you well, no doubt.

 

[sask boy]

Thanks Mike, now we just have to get 2 days in a row so I can get to the range. It has been raining steady here today and it is not supposed to let up until late tonight :evil:. Man we could sure use a week of nice sunny warm weather.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[JD338]

Dan,

Nice scope. Did you get the 2-12 or the 3-18?

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Dan, which reticle did you get? If any of you have the VX6's, I'd love to have some pictures of the turrets or CDS dial..

Don't really have a great idea what they look like.

 

[DrMike]

Thanks Mike, now we just have to get 2 days in a row so I can get to the range. It has been raining steady here today and it is not supposed to let up until late tonight :evil:. Man we could sure use a week of nice sunny warm weather.

Blessings,
Dan

It began to rain last night; I awoke at 3:30 to snow. It is gone by now, but it snowed pretty steadily all morning. That'll help keep the bears in their den just a little longer, I should think.

 

[truck driver]

Dan that ought to work great for you.
Old man winter is still hanging on.

 

[sask boy]

JD, I have had this VX6 for 2 years it is on my 270 win in the CDL.
It is 2-12X42mm with the Duplex reticle. I have the CDS set up for 130gr. ABs at 3050fps.
Scotty if you PM me I can email the photos of the turrets to you :wink: I can at least do that electronically 8).

Blessings,
Dan

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Was looking at some VX6's at Sportsman's a few days ago and they sure looked like quality to me and the BDC Illuminated reticle would really help out in different situation's I think ! Been a while sine I bought a Leupold ! I like it has the diopter on the ocular ! My BAR 300WSM would be a good fit for such an optic :shock: but would it's optik work on my Lazermark 257 it's and older VX-III 4.5-14x44 I think that might work!

http://www.wholesalehunter.com/product. ... ctid=75863

 

[sask boy]

Terry, I am a long time Leupold fan. I know you can have problems with any manufacturer but to date I have never heard a bad customer service report.
I guess it is hard to change the spots on a old timer :lol:!
I would highly recommend the VX6.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Lotta used great optics over on the HIDE in classifieds !! One is a sweet mark 6 but nice ones do not last minutes!! :mrgreen:their is a 3-18 Mark 6 TMR illuminated as NIB for 1500.00 and it will be lucky to make it a couple more hours! Has Vortex 34 MM rings that comes with it which are made by Seekins! This Optik alone is a 2600.00 MSRP optik! It's history :|

 

[sask boy]

I have never looked through a 34mm tube. Not sure how bulking that would be.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[DrMike]

The VX7 is a 34 mm tube. Some of the Vortex scopes are 35 mm tubes.

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Sorry I got everyone confused but I have been talking about VX6's & Mark 6's at the same time as I drool over both !

 

[sask boy]

Dr. Mike are they still making the VX7? We don't have many Vortex dealers around here so I have not really looked at them.
Mike, I am the only one at the range that I have seen that has a Leica scope. Everyone here has heard of them but no one owns one.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[JD338]

JD, I have had this VX6 for 2 years it is on my 270 win in the CDL.
It is 2-12X42mm with the Duplex reticle. I have the CDS set up for 130gr. ABs at 3050fps.
Scotty if you PM me I can email the photos of the turrets to you :wink: I can at least do that electronically 8).

Blessings,
Dan

Nice choice Dan for the 280 AI, it should cover all your shooting requirements.
I am going to be ordering a VX-6 3-18x44mm and putting it on the 338 RUM. The Mark 4 4.5-14x40mm is going back on the 280AI.

JD338

 

[sask boy]

JD, I am sure that you are going to enjoy that new VX6.
Looking forward to photos of that Leuy on you RUM.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[DrMike]

Dr. Mike are they still making the VX7? We don't have many Vortex dealers around here so I have not really looked at them.
Mike, I am the only one at the range that I have seen that has a Leica scope. Everyone here has heard of them but no one owns one.

Blessings,
Dan

The VX7 was superseded by the VX6. Leica is growing more popular over here; I'm seeing more of them.

 

[sask boy]

Yes there is no doubt that Leica is a very high quality scope. People who have looked through mine have been impressed. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
I do not think that I am going to get rid of my 270win so the Leica is going to placed on it this weekend.

Blessings,
Dan