Leupold discontinued 8.5x25 and 6.5x20?

[hoz53]

well I'm behind the times as usual. I see Leupold has discontinued these. What do they consider the replacements for them? I have a few leupolds, but its been a long time since I bought one. With their generous eye relief I thought I mite try one

 

[andym686]

According to the new catalog, it appears they will be coming back out with the 6.5-20 in the VX-3HD line.
The 6.5-20 has been a popular scope for a long time.
I did not see the 8.5-25 listed.

 

[hoz53]

ok I didn't see either one, but I just looked online. thanks

 

[andym686]

I received a catalog in the mail. It shows two models of the 6.5-20:
1" tube, EFR
30mm tube w/ side focus
Both with the fine duplex.

 

[hoz53]

I received a catalog in the mail. It shows two models of the 6.5-20:
1" tube, EFR
30mm tube w/ side focus
Both with the fine duplex.

Right that's theEFR model most people use for rimfire or air gun. None for high power I guess. thanks

 

[STOMP442]

I have moved to the VX5HD line. I have been very happy with them. My only wish was they were 30mm tubes instead of 34 so I could use standard size rings on hunting rifles. Depending on the style of build the bigger style rings are not an issue but these big rings on a more classically styled rifle just looks funny to me. Call me old fashioned.

 

[Deleted member fkimble@charter.net]

HOZ53 that 6.5-20 EFR is right at home on a centerfire. Call Leupold, they will tell you that! I managed to pick up a couple 2+ years ago when it was announced they were discontinued. Non of the big mailorder gun places had any, all said discontinued. B&H showed it online for $200 than the others. Ordered one. Got email saying out of stock, asked if I wanted to cancel or wait, eta 30 days. Opted to wait. Sure enough about 30 days it showed up. A year later, Euro-Optics showed them on clearance as a display model, again $200 less than other places who showed out of stock and disco'd. Ordered another one. Showed up a week later new, still in the shrink wrap. Exactly like the other one. But Leupold does seem to advertise them as a 22 scope.

 

[andym686]

HOZ53 that 6.5-20 EFR is right at home on a centerfire. Call Leupold, they will tell you that! I managed to pick up a couple 2+ years ago when it was announced they were discontinued. Non of the big mailorder gun places had any, all said discontinued. B&H showed it online for $200 than the others. Ordered one. Got email saying out of stock, asked if I wanted to cancel or wait, eta 30 days. Opted to wait. Sure enough about 30 days it showed up. A year later, Euro-Optics showed them on clearance as a display model, again $200 less than other places who showed out of stock and disco'd. Ordered another one. Showed up a week later new, still in the shrink wrap. Exactly like the other one. But Leupold does seem to advertise them as a 22 scope.

I agree with fkimble. I have two of the EFR's, and they are just fine on a centerfire. I do miss that they don't offer them with the target dot anymore. That was my personal favorite.

 

[jelenko]

Same here - used a VX 3i EFR for centerfire for a year ~ 3000 rounds.

 

[hoz53]

I have moved to the VX5HD line. I have been very happy with them. My only wish was they were 30mm tubes instead of 34 so I could use standard size rings on hunting rifles. Depending on the style of build the bigger style rings are not an issue but these big rings on a more classically styled rifle just looks funny to me. Call me old fashioned.

I may try one of leupolds "better" lines like that. don't really want the 34mm rings either. thanks

 

[hoz53]

HOZ53 that 6.5-20 EFR is right at home on a centerfire. Call Leupold, they will tell you that! I managed to pick up a couple 2+ years ago when it was announced they were discontinued. Non of the big mailorder gun places had any, all said discontinued. B&H showed it online for $200 than the others. Ordered one. Got email saying out of stock, asked if I wanted to cancel or wait, eta 30 days. Opted to wait. Sure enough about 30 days it showed up. A year later, Euro-Optics showed them on clearance as a display model, again $200 less than other places who showed out of stock and disco'd. Ordered another one. Showed up a week later new, still in the shrink wrap. Exactly like the other one. But Leupold does seem to advertise them as a 22 scope.

well I kind of misspoke as I knew you could use the 6.5x20 EFR on a centerfire, but I think Leupold keeps making them because of rimfire and air gun use. Mabie I've missed something but I and, I think most people don't need an EFR on a centerfire. For people that do that's great. thanks

 

[hoz53]

Same here - used a VX 3i EFR for centerfire for a year ~ 3000 rounds.

I know it will work but why do you use it on a centerfire?

 

[hoz53]

I agree with fkimble. I have two of the EFR's, and they are just fine on a centerfire. I do miss that they don't offer them with the target dot anymore. That was my personal favorite.

ok

 

[jelenko]

I know it will work but why do you use it on a centerfire?

Just because it was what someone was selling.
That said, I could use it for dry firing in my basement.

 

[hoz53]

Just because it was what someone was selling.
That said, I could use it for dry firing in my basement.

or send it over to me and ill provide safekeeping for it. LOL