1-4 to 3-7 scope questions

[ozarkhillbilly]

Leupold VX-HOG 1-4x20mm vs Leupold VX-2 1-4x20mm vs Leupold VX-1 3-7?

I want this for Hog hunting so 25 to 150 yards maybe 200yds for deer. I am going to put it on A PTR91, I thought about a 500yd scope and then reality hit me, what am I going to shoot at that far away. My requirement is for it to be less then 11in in length.

I am open to suggestions but I like Leupold's warranty.

Opticsplanet feel free to chime in they all seem to fall in the $230 to $300 range and what about Leupolds mount. I use leupold rings on my hunting scopes but Larue quick release's on my ARs. I see you have a package deal on the Leupold mount with the VX-2.

 

[JDGray]

Get at least a VX2, its the first step up in quality in the Leopold line. Nothing wrong with the dual dovetail base

 

[jmr40]

Leupold upgraded their entire line of scopes in 2012. A VX-1 made since then is a better scope than a VX-2 made in 2011 or later. You'll be pleased with the VX-1, I have 2 of them, one with the standard duplex and one with heavy duplex. Not the hog hunter. I plan to buy more of the heavy duplex versions.

I'd avoid anything with dovetails.

I'm not sure what a 3-7mm scope is, they make a 3-9X40.

 

[griff383]

I have a VX1 1-4 that is fantastic, took a deer with it last year and had no issues with the scope. Even had a few members at the range ask to look through it, all were impressed.

 

[rcmodel]

200 yards divided by 4x is 50' yards.

You can throw a rock 50 yards and hit a deer!!!

Get the 1x4x scope.

It would be ideal for closer hog shots at 1x or 2x because of the wider field of view.

rc

 

[ozarkhillbilly]

Thanks for the input, I am leaning toward the 1-4. I changed my post, Leupold VX1 1-7 is what I meant.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

ozarkhillbilly said: Thanks for the input, I am leaning toward the 1-4. I changed my post, Leupold VX1 1-7 is what I meant.

Okay, I'm confused. Leupold has a VX-1 1-7x? I'm not seeing that at Leupold's page, or ours.

Mark H.

 

[ozarkhillbilly]

Leupold VX1 2-7x33mm is what I should have said, I am sorry I typed that with someone talking to me.

 

[Panfisher]

I actually bought 2 scopes for my R15. A bushness Dusk to Dawn 1.5 - 4.5 x32. Very happy with it, fast handling, lots of field of view, etc. Second one was a Leupold VXI 3-9 was planning on using it for hunting, but like the banner enough to keep it on during deer season, worked great. I use the Leupold when I go to range to play. QD UTG rings and it takes less than a minute to swap them out, and has been within a 1/4 or so at 100 every time I swap them out. Absolutely no complaints.

 

[browningguy]

I just bought the Leupold VX3 1.5-5 for my new pig gun in 9.3 x 74, they run under $400 most places. I think the glass is noticeably better in the VX3, but to be honest the Hog Hunter would be fine. I might have even gone with that if anyone had the illuminated reticle version in stock when I was buying.

 

[Lloyd Smale]

Leupold upgraded their entire line of scopes in 2012. A VX-1 made since then is a better scope than a VX-2 made in 2011 or later. You'll be pleased with the VX-1, I have 2 of them, one with the standard duplex and one with heavy duplex. Not the hog hunter. I plan to buy more of the heavy duplex versions.

correct answer. Theres probably not a better scope in its price range then the newest vx1. It uses the same glass and coatings that the varix III used just a few years ago

 

[Ar180shooter]

correct answer. Theres probably not a better scope in its price range then the newest vx1. It uses the same glass and coatings that the varix III used just a few years ago

Yep, 92% light transmission, Multicoat 4 lens coatings. This is what the VX-II series used, and what the Vari-X III's used. The technology for these lens coatings is a little old (used by Leupold since the mid 70's), but provides excellent light transmission for a scope in the VX-1's price class. Sure, it's nowhere near the modern VX-3's 98% light transmission, but it's also a $200 rather than $400 scope.

 

[benzy2]

Any chance you'll use this at night? The hog hunting I've done has been at night with night vision. For that, I'd buy the best light transmission you can get, IE the current VX3. You want all you can get when you need to amplify it. If using night vision is out of the question, I've been very happy with my VX Hog model. It's been used on the fun gun and does just well. Not the greatest option ever made but very competitive for the price.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

My 30-30 has a fixed 2.5x Leupold scope on it. For hunting out to 200 yards it is perfect magnification. In fact, I'm happy with it shooting steel out to 400 yards. As such, I'd pick one of the 1-4x scopes.

 

[GAMEOVER44]

I seriously recommend you take a look through a Zeiss Terra 3x. I have a Ruger GSR with match grade Shilen barrel fitted with the Terra 3x and its the perfect HOG gun. Mines chambered in 358 Win.

Anyway im not sure if it will meet your 11" requirement you have for whatever reason. I could measure if needed though just shoot me a PM.

 

[ozarkhillbilly]

The 11in is because any longer then that and it would interfere with the charging handle. The Terra 3x is a tad over 13in in length but I do like Zeiss I looked at the Terra a year ago for my 7Mag A-bolt. I think I will go with a Leupold VX-2.

Thanks for all the input.

 

[GooseGestapo]

I own a variety of scopes. My favorite is a Leupold vari-x III 2.5-8x. Four years ago I bought a used rifle with a vari-x III 1.5-5. It had internal problems and I sent it to Leupold. They couldn't fix it so gave me a new VX-3.

I've used the new 1.5-5 on several rifles till it found it's permanent home on the Marlin guide Gun.

The 1.5-5 just doesn't tickle my fancy the way a 2-7x or 2.5-8x does.
With our 4pt rule, the extra magnification is needed to avoid shooting an "un-legal" deer.

My preference is the new VX-1 in 2-7x.

I have four Vari-x III 2x-7x to include a compact.
I buy nearly every used one I find.

 

[Driftertank]

For hunting in the brush on an animal like a hog, low magnification is good. Makes for faster acquisition and easier tracking on a runner. For deer, I find that a realistic assessment of likely ranges and conditions means most scopes over a 3-9 or so are unnecessary.

For hog and deer, 1-4 and 2-7 would be good picks.

FYI, the scope length limitation on a PTR depends a little on both eye-relief and objective lens diameter. The 2.5-10x32 Vortex I run on mine is 12.8" long, but I can run it with my Magpul PRS2 adjusted all the way in because it has generous eye box and the relatively small objective lens lets me tuck it right next to the cocking lever when it's locked open...and I use an HK21 (i.e. oversized) lever.