I want to know what everyone thinks about this leupold question. If you had to pick between a leupold VX-II 3 x 9 40mm or a VX-3 3.5 x 10 40mm with CDS Dial for mostly Missouri deer hunting with the occasional out of state hunt on a remington sps rifle in 30.06, do you think the VX-3 is worth the extra money? Is it that much of a high optic than the VX-II? Besides the commercial what do you think about the CDS dial???
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I have several of each. VX-2's in 2-7, 3-9, 3-9 ultralight, 3-9 EFR rimfire. VX3s in 2.5-8 and 3.5-10. The VX3 is definitely clearer and better at the extremes of the day in low light. VX-2s are quite nice as well though. Will you be hunting in the woods a lot or over open fields. If woods, I think the extra expense of the VX3 would definitely be appreciated.
I am not familiar with the VX II vs VX III, but the old Vari X III was a great deal better than the Vari X II.
The Nikon 3x9 buckmaster was a great deal better than the Vari X II, but not the Vari X III.
I bought a Vari X III 2.5 X 8 X 32. Love it. It is not as good as the Bushnell 4200 3 X 9 I recently bought for my son. The Bushnell 4200 is very, very clear.
The Nikon 3x9 buckmaster was a great deal better than the Vari X II, but not the Vari X III.
I bought a Vari X III 2.5 X 8 X 32. Love it. It is not as good as the Bushnell 4200 3 X 9 I recently bought for my son. The Bushnell 4200 is very, very clear.
you will not go wrong by having nice glass.
that said, at some point you have to decide when to stop spending money.
i think the vx-2 is enough scope for any legal big game hunting anywhere in my state (half hour before/after sunrise/set). so if you are asking from a minimalist perspective, a vx-2 on a rem 700 30-06 is the classic big game set up.
if you are asking because you want to justify the nicer scope, see my opening statement.
as far as cds goes... i could take it or leave. i sure wouldn't pay extra for it.
that said, at some point you have to decide when to stop spending money.
i think the vx-2 is enough scope for any legal big game hunting anywhere in my state (half hour before/after sunrise/set). so if you are asking from a minimalist perspective, a vx-2 on a rem 700 30-06 is the classic big game set up.
if you are asking because you want to justify the nicer scope, see my opening statement.
as far as cds goes... i could take it or leave. i sure wouldn't pay extra for it.
Welding Rod
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I have never later regretted buying the best scope that I could afford.
I have many times congratulated myself on my previous decision to do so.
That said, the VXIIs are pretty good for the money and returns per dollar spent do start to dimish once you go beyond it. I would go with the 3 though if it is within the budget... you should be able to enjoy either scope for the rest of your lifetime.
I have many times congratulated myself on my previous decision to do so.
That said, the VXIIs are pretty good for the money and returns per dollar spent do start to dimish once you go beyond it. I would go with the 3 though if it is within the budget... you should be able to enjoy either scope for the rest of your lifetime.
rcmodel
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Between the leupold 3 x 9 40mm or a 3.5 x 10 40mm?
I'd go with a 2x-7x-33mm.
The much wider field of view at 2x would be far better suited for most Missouri deer woods hunting then the higher power scopes.
And 7x is plenty for a 30-06 anywhere in the country, hunting anything else.
We did quite well for a lot of years in Kansas & Colorado with a 2 1/2x Weaver on our old 30-06 Springfield.
rc
I'd go with a 2x-7x-33mm.
The much wider field of view at 2x would be far better suited for most Missouri deer woods hunting then the higher power scopes.
And 7x is plenty for a 30-06 anywhere in the country, hunting anything else.
We did quite well for a lot of years in Kansas & Colorado with a 2 1/2x Weaver on our old 30-06 Springfield.
rc
redneck2
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I have a couple of VX-III's, a couple of Burris, and some B&L 4000's (now Bushnell)
As per the post above, I'd really look at the 4000 series. The clearest scope I have is most likely my Black Diamond 3x12x50, but it's quite a bit older so I'm not sure how they compare today.
When I worked in the gun shop, Burris had stronger internals (brass vs plastic) than Leupold.
I'm not sure that there is a ton of difference once you get up into the higher end of all the different lines unless you get into the uber-expensive Euro stuff.
As per the post above, I'd really look at the 4000 series. The clearest scope I have is most likely my Black Diamond 3x12x50, but it's quite a bit older so I'm not sure how they compare today.
When I worked in the gun shop, Burris had stronger internals (brass vs plastic) than Leupold.
I'm not sure that there is a ton of difference once you get up into the higher end of all the different lines unless you get into the uber-expensive Euro stuff.
Skylerbone
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If you go the VX-3 route, you'll need a chronograph to measure muzzle velocity before ordering your dials. My father just purchased one for his 300Win Mag though his barrel has yet to arrive. It is nice glass and the expense is indeed worth it if properly set up.
As you get two dials, I recommend having two loads ready that you know will shoot well or a second rifle you can swap the scope on to. (Quick release rings work well for this).
One excellent scope need not be forever confined to a single rifle, especially in the age of the 1913 rail and lever release mounts. In the case of the VX-3, Leupold can custom make any number of dials for much less than the cost of even a cheap second scope.
As you get two dials, I recommend having two loads ready that you know will shoot well or a second rifle you can swap the scope on to. (Quick release rings work well for this).
One excellent scope need not be forever confined to a single rifle, especially in the age of the 1913 rail and lever release mounts. In the case of the VX-3, Leupold can custom make any number of dials for much less than the cost of even a cheap second scope.
Skylerbone
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One quick note: the VX-3 is NOT the same as the VariX-III. The former is an updated, much improved version of the latter which is now discontinued. The glass, coatings and internals have all been updated.
JimKirk
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I've witnessed folks spending a thousand-plus dollars on a rifle only to put a $100 scope on it.
Give me a $100 rifle(that'll shoot well) and put a $600 scope on it, I'll be happy!
I shoot a VX III
Jimmy K
Give me a $100 rifle(that'll shoot well) and put a $600 scope on it, I'll be happy!
I shoot a VX III
Jimmy K
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