Anyone have their reticle on a leupold changed? I have a vx2 2-7 for deer hunting with the normal crosshair but part of me says go with something thicker. I see leupold offers that service for a small fee but is it really something i should be concerned about? Whats turn around time for this? anyone have issues after the scope being taken apart?
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Skylerbone
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Wish I had an answer to this one...I guess the single biggest factor is whether the standard duplex will be visible in your conditions.
I hunt mainly standard duplex because it's common. I have a few specialty reticles and if I could swap the duplex for just 1 type I'd say German #4. I really like Leupold's rendition and in many conditions I hunt in the change would be welcome. I'm thinking deer on the move with corn and woods for backdrop.
I do recall several posts mentioning reticle changes from Leupold with no accompanying issues.
I hunt mainly standard duplex because it's common. I have a few specialty reticles and if I could swap the duplex for just 1 type I'd say German #4. I really like Leupold's rendition and in many conditions I hunt in the change would be welcome. I'm thinking deer on the move with corn and woods for backdrop.
I do recall several posts mentioning reticle changes from Leupold with no accompanying issues.
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My buddy had a vision issue and needed thicker cross hairs. He had several done last year. If I recall correctly his turn around time was under 2 weeks.
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There is no issue with the optic after they take it apart and put it back together. It's exactly the same as when it left the factory the first time.
It tends to take at least 3wks, but I have had one take 6.
Whether changing to a different reticle is worth it to you or not is up to you. The VX2 isn't an expensive scope, and replacing the reticle can be more than just a small fee, depending upon which reticle is chosen. I'm not sure if they even offer this for the VX2's - they claim they only do custom work for models offered as custom shop items, but I believe that may be flexible. If you were to choose a mil-dot reticle, for example, it would cost you on the order of $160 +S&H (just got a VX3i back with this change done). Some reticles are only ~$65. If you have trouble seeing the reticle in low light, and the price is worth it to you, spend the money and do it.
It tends to take at least 3wks, but I have had one take 6.
Whether changing to a different reticle is worth it to you or not is up to you. The VX2 isn't an expensive scope, and replacing the reticle can be more than just a small fee, depending upon which reticle is chosen. I'm not sure if they even offer this for the VX2's - they claim they only do custom work for models offered as custom shop items, but I believe that may be flexible. If you were to choose a mil-dot reticle, for example, it would cost you on the order of $160 +S&H (just got a VX3i back with this change done). Some reticles are only ~$65. If you have trouble seeing the reticle in low light, and the price is worth it to you, spend the money and do it.
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Varminterror, I believe the price difference can be accounted for by whether the particular scope uses a wire reticle or is etched and I believe the Leupold mildot is etched (I've heard it claimed anyway).
I do agree that in some cases it's better to start fresh depending on the particulars.
I do agree that in some cases it's better to start fresh depending on the particulars.
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I've heard that claimed as well, but it's just a rumor.
The prices vary within a given model, in which all of the reticles would have the same construction. The VX-3i's are all etched, but a mil-dot is $160, German #1 is $70, their "wind plex" is $70, the Boone & Crockett is $110, wide duplex is $60... ALL of the VX3i's are etched, no wires. Leupold themselves will tell you it involves a) the complexity of the reticle to produce (including internal development cost) and b) any licensing on specialty reticles designed by other sources.
A quick call to Leupold will let anyone who cares to do so confirm what I'm stating above: 888-629-4811
Make sure you call them and ask if the reticle you want can be installed in your particular scope. I found out a year or two back that they would not put a b&c reticle in mine. Don't think you will have that issue but just make sure to check.
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Only Leupold could answer turn around times.
I've sent back six ( 7.5 & 8Xs ) that I have back to have the CPC reticle installed at one time or another.
The CPC (converging post & crosshairs) reticle allows me to quickly center up field targets by
not obscuring the target with the heavy duplex, yet the heavier crosshairs at the outer edges help to
center targets in mixed and dim light conditions.
It's my first choice in a hunting reticle.
JT
I've sent back six ( 7.5 & 8Xs ) that I have back to have the CPC reticle installed at one time or another.
The CPC (converging post & crosshairs) reticle allows me to quickly center up field targets by
not obscuring the target with the heavy duplex, yet the heavier crosshairs at the outer edges help to
center targets in mixed and dim light conditions.
It's my first choice in a hunting reticle.
JT
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