NEW Leupold VX R
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WYcoyote":3kdsdfre said:
If you look at other makes and models, it will be the same.
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DrMike
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Almost impossible for the eye to resolve the difference. No one makes a true 3-9, or in the case of my Z6 Swarovski a true 1.7-10.
DrMike":96l7w84o said:
Probably right, at least they fess up to it, most other makers don't.
My main point was the 3-9x40 VX-R with CDS would be mighty handy on my elk rifle.
Have a 3-9 Burris Signature Electro-dot on it now and it's not bad, but it would be nice to dial up the longer shots.
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BK,
I love my 30 mm tubes. They do grow on you.
I love my 30 mm tubes. They do grow on you.
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DrMike":v0wr0y1z said:
I concur. The 30mm seems brighter to my eyes.
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As I grow older, brightness becomes an ever great necessity.
Yeah, I suppose so. But in a case full of 1" tubes, it just looked like a snake that just ate. But performance is what it all boils down to, and from what I understand, the 30mm tubes have quite a bit more adjustment in them (Ie, lots of clicks for shooting at steel a loooooooong way off).
remingtonman_25_06
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Do 30mm tubes really gather anymore light then a 1" though, really??
I thought main purpose of 30mm was strength, and moreover to have more internal MOAs for dialing longer ranges then 1" scopes usually have to offer.
I like my vx3 LR 6.5-20x50 30mm tube, but I think I am selling it so I can buy (2) Vortex Vipers in the 6.5-20x44 with BDC reticles for my 243 and 264. On sporter rifles, they do look kinda funny, just seems like theres so much scope there that you dont need, and there a little heavier and bulkier. Anymore Id just rather have them on a bench gun or a strictly LR rifle, but I can deal with it if I have to on my sporters. I will say its an extremely clear and bright optic, I can put spikes on elk at 1000 yards at the beginning or end of shooting hours, this makes it extrememly nice, becuase I dont have to pack a spotting scope around.
I was also thinking real hard about the Leupold Mark AR 6-18x w/mildots. 1" tube, little less weight and bulkyness to go on a win/rem sporter rifle, just look a little more at home I guess. However I got 30mm scope level and cosine indicator, so I kinda need at least 1 good 30mm scope so I can put those accessories to use so there not sitting around collecting dust.
I thought main purpose of 30mm was strength, and moreover to have more internal MOAs for dialing longer ranges then 1" scopes usually have to offer.
I like my vx3 LR 6.5-20x50 30mm tube, but I think I am selling it so I can buy (2) Vortex Vipers in the 6.5-20x44 with BDC reticles for my 243 and 264. On sporter rifles, they do look kinda funny, just seems like theres so much scope there that you dont need, and there a little heavier and bulkier. Anymore Id just rather have them on a bench gun or a strictly LR rifle, but I can deal with it if I have to on my sporters. I will say its an extremely clear and bright optic, I can put spikes on elk at 1000 yards at the beginning or end of shooting hours, this makes it extrememly nice, becuase I dont have to pack a spotting scope around.
I was also thinking real hard about the Leupold Mark AR 6-18x w/mildots. 1" tube, little less weight and bulkyness to go on a win/rem sporter rifle, just look a little more at home I guess. However I got 30mm scope level and cosine indicator, so I kinda need at least 1 good 30mm scope so I can put those accessories to use so there not sitting around collecting dust.
