VX-III on a Rem. CDL

[Jar Head]

Hi fellas,
I am thinking of a VX-III, 2.5-8 for a Rem. 7mm mag., anyone out there use this scope or know much about it. I currently have a Burris on it & I suppose it is alright, truth is I just don't like it that much.
Regards,
Jar Head

 

[JD338]

I have a couple of these scopes. For big game hunting, it is more than enough scope. 8x works fine on a 6" bull at 500 yds.
I sent one back to Leupold and had the M1 dials added. I have it mounted on my 338 RUM.
This scope is also available with the Boone & Crockett reticle.

JD338

 

[Jar Head]

Thanks for the skinny on that JD338. Would you happen to know if I can drop to low rings w/ that scope since it is a 36mm?

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

I have one on my .222 and have nothing but good to say about it. Its a very bright and clear scope. For my applications, I would like to have something with more power and fine duplex, but givin the range limitations on the little triple deuce, it seems to fit it ok. I would like to put some target knobs on it though, would get me a little farther in range and I'd probly start packing it more for coyotes as its a very light rifle. I bet you can get away with low rings, but dont quote me on that. I use low rings on my rifle. I'm just using standard weaver style rings/base. Rifle is a Rem 700 SA. I just barely, barely have enough clearance. You may or may not.

 

[JD338]

You can use the low rings with the 2.5x8 VXIII.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I have used them before and i have been impressed.

My buddy has one on his 375 Rum currently.

 

[longwinters]

With the low rings I would wonder when attaching it to a long action rifle. It seems to not be uncommon for long action rifles to need med-high rings depending on the scope. But then I mostly use Zeiss Conquest or Kahles scopes so maybe the Leupolds are longer.

Long

 

[7mmfan]

Typically the Leupolds are way shorter than the Zeiss Conquests.

 

[Guy Miner]

Here's a Vari X - III on a long-action Rem 700 CDL - the scope is a 4.5-14x, with a 40mm obj lens, so it's bigger than that wonderful 2.5-8x you're considering.

I think this is a dandy combo and it's worked out real well. :grin: Low rings I believe. Hmmm might be medium...

By the way, a quick phone call or e-mail to Leupold, and they can tell you for sure. I'd get the low rings for that 2.5-8x. Really a great scope!

Regards, Guy

 

[RogueRiver]

I have a 2-7 vx 2 on my whelen and love it, your choice would be even a better scope-you will like it

 

[Mighty Peace]

I have a few VX3 3.5-10x40 and 4.5-14x40 scopes with the BC reticle. LOVE them LEUPOLDS :!: All are mounted on my Sakos and Tikka T3 rifles.

I use the Sako Optilock rings and bases on my rifles. The rings are low mount.