VX-6 3-18x44

[runtohunt]

Spoke with a Leupold rep today about the scope. He says that we won't likely see it until August at the earliest . Really wanting to put on on my STW.

 

[DrMike]

When you get it, I'm certain you will enjoy it. I have a 2-12X42, and it is a fine scope.

 

[BK]

You, good Doctor, are the main reason I'm thinking about putting a 2-12x on something... maybe my EW .300 WSM?

The 3-18x would be cool as a replacement for my .204.

 

[DrMike]

I don't know that I should take the fall for that, Kurt. I suspect that you'd look for quality regardless. Nevertheless, the VX6 is a fine scope. There are instances where the extra magnification is handy, that's for certain.

 

[JD338]

runtohunt

Did you get a price point?

JD338

 

[BK]

I don't know that I should take the fall for that, Kurt. I suspect that you'd look for quality regardless. Nevertheless, the VX6 is a fine scope. There are instances where the extra magnification is handy, that's for certain.

A good word from people you trust goes a long way, Doc.

Besides, if a guy as blind as you make them work...

 

[BK]

runtohunt

Did you get a price point?

JD338

Starting at about a grand.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-18x44-VX-6-30 ... 52965.aspx

 

[JD338]

runtohunt

Did you get a price point?

JD338

Starting at about a grand.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-18x44-VX-6-30 ... 52965.aspx

Thanks Kurt.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Besides, if a guy as blind as you make them work...

For sure, I need all the help I can get. :lol:

 

[tddeangelo]

Beware of Leupold and target dates for VX6's, lol.

Last year, they told me June, then July, then September, then late September, then no, August!, then October......and on and on.....finally I gave up and bought a NOS VX7. Good thing, the scope was for a rifle I wanted to hunt with, and it wouldn't have had a scope if I'd stuck it out for the VX6.

Just be prepared for Leupold to possibly push that back.....

 

[35R]

I am interested in buying a scope in that magnification range. Does anyone here have any experience comparing the VX-6 glass with the Swarovski Z5. I wonder if if there is significant differences between the two. The Swaro retails for about $600 more. I can always spend the rest in reloading supplies :mrgreen:

 

[DrMike]

35R, I did a scope comparison a short while ago. The results and discussion are here: http://www.noslerreloading.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=18278.

 

[runtohunt]

While the Swaro might be a better scope, I feel that the extra 600 could be used for a lot of other things, i.e., new action to build at 280ai. I have no complaints about the Leupold. I have them on all of my rifles except two.

 

[Woodycreek]

While the Swaro might be a better scope, I feel that the extra 600 could be used for a lot of other things, i.e., new action to build at 280ai. I have no complaints about the Leupold. I have them on all of my rifles except two.

+1. That $600 would go a long way toward another scope or rifle.

 

[BK]

Or a ton of bullets!