VX-3 1.75-6x32mm

[JD338]

Well, last week I ordered a Leupold VX-3 1.75-6x32mm scope with a Duplex reticle.
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shoo ... 75-6x32mm/

I also ordered the Leupold PWR low mount rings and the Alumina Flip-Back scope covers.

Should be a great set up for the 1895 Guide 45-70. I will post some pictures once I get her mounted up.

JD338

 

[Scott Spencer]

Can't wait to see it, Jim!!

Instead of the VX3 2.8-8 I mentioned to you, I opted for another Zeiss 3-9x40. Picked it up locally for $389 new and she looks good sitting on top of the model 70. Now I'm just waiting to hear from Pac-Nor so I can discuss my barrel.

 

[DrMike]

That should be the ideal setup for your 45-70, Jim. Good choice.

 

[Guy Miner]

Nice scopes. Been considering that 1.75x6 for my .375 H&H...

 

[JD338]

Nice scopes. Been considering that 1.75x6 for my .375 H&H...

Guy,

On a big bore rifle, I think this is all the scope you really need. The 1.75x will give you a lot of FOV for up close and personal situations and 6X is more than adequate for big game out to 300 yds.

JD338

 

[big rifle man]

JD, you'll really appreciate the 1.75X6. I have one on my Remington 742 that I spoke about in an earlier post. Plenty of power for any situation. I can see one inch bulls at 100 yards with no problem whatsoever. very good light gathering scope.

 

[FOTIS]

You will be pleased Jim.

 

[jmad_81]

I was thinking about putting one of the VX3 1.75-6 on my 375 R and moving the VXIII 2.5-8 on to my 45-70 lever gun that is on my wish list. Think might be a bit over kill for the 45-70, but I just really think a 375 of any sort needs that classic looking scope on it. Like Guy's 375 H&H No 1. Love the way that thing looks.

Let me know how you like it Jim.

 

[JD338]

Well the scope should have arrived today via UPS but it has been delayed. Here is the message I got from the UPS Tracking System-
Location Date Local Time Description
HODGKINS, IL, US 07/26/2010 10:00 P.M. ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
TUALATIN, OR, US 07/21/2010 9:32 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
07/21/2010 6:09 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 07/21/2010 7:23 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Apparently my scope is on a UPS truck somewhere between OR and IL and UPS can't tell me where it is until it gets scanned.

Needless to say, I am more than a little disappointed in UPS!

I know this is going to be a great scope for the 45-70. It is very close to the same size as the 2.5-8x36mm. If it were me, I would keep the 2.5-8x36mm on the 375 Ruger and put the 1.75-6x32mm on the 45-70.

JD338

 

[JD338]

Here is my 1805 Guide 45-70 with the Leupold VX-3 1.75-6x32mm scope in Leupold PRW Low Rings. She is sighted in and ready to rock.
Did I mention that this scope is nice! :grin:

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Well that scope surely looks fine perched atop that Guide Gun. Good looking set-up, JD338.

 

[Scott Spencer]

OUTSTANDING, Jim!!!

 

[onesonek]

I Like It! :wink:

Dave

 

[JD338]

Here is a little better picture.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Hmmm! Looks just as good with a little more light as it did in the shadows. It is a sweet looking scope for that Guide Gun.

 

[SJB358]

That looks really good Jim. Scotty

 

[JD338]

Thanks Scotty.

Going long tomorrow. We will see how she shoots at 200 and 300 yds.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Man, I can't wait to see how it does out at longer ranges. I know mine was doing very decent at 200, i need to put it on paper at 300! Might be surprising. Scotty

 

[JD338]

Scotty,

Based on a 100 yd zero at 2138 fps, 200 yds -9.9" and 300 yds -37.0".
I will have to use some Kentucky windage.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Wonder what a 3" high at 100 yard zero would get you? I can't wait to try the SABR out a little further. Scotty