Leupold VX6 Models
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wedgy
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Check over their reticles before you make your decision as most are very thick and heavy compared to target types. I like the TMOA the most, the duplex covers the dots I use as a target at 100 yards so beyond that I need a bigger sticker to aim at. I thought the B&C was heavy also but it would depend on your use.
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I put my VX6 scope on a point and shoot deer hunting rifle . in Pa our hunting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset . I have trouble seeing a really fine reticle in the first few minutes and last few minutes of legal hunting times . I had a Leupold varmint hunter reticle in a scope that I could not see when hunting first and last light of the day .
Rogmay
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I have a VX-6 3-18 on my hunting rifle, very pleased with it! Spotted a bull elk bedded in some trees about a mile away with my 10x42 sworo's and was able to bring him in pretty good on 18x, I could see him clearer with my vx-6 on 18x than we could with my son's vx3 on 20x! I have the fine duplex, works well!
I have two 44mm and one 52mm, all with the TMOA reticle, mounted on my hunting rifles. I have been very pleased with the quality of glass, tracking and return to zero. I think the Sightron SIII LRFFP has slightly clearer glass, based on observing bullet holes on LR targets, but prefer the TMOA's 1 moa hash marks for holding windage.
Ledd Slinger
Silver $$ Contributor
I was considering one of the higher magnification VX6 models as well. I read and read and read reviews until my brain started to hurt. My conclusion was, there are just too many mixed reviews on the VX6 to consider it a serious scope. Some people love them, but other owners have had a lot of problems. Some having to send it back to Leupold multiple times. Now keep in mind that i was only reading reviews on the higher power models 4-24x and 7-42x. Of course Leupold will take care of you so there's nothing to worry about except for the possibility of the inconvenience from being without a scope for a while.
It made me feel satisfied with my decision to avoid the VX6 when I was watching a Jim Shockey hunting show and the elevation turret on his VX6 scope just fell off and got lost. He used the turret for long range shooting with that rifle, so without it, he could no longer take a long shots on that trip.
It made me feel satisfied with my decision to avoid the VX6 when I was watching a Jim Shockey hunting show and the elevation turret on his VX6 scope just fell off and got lost. He used the turret for long range shooting with that rifle, so without it, he could no longer take a long shots on that trip.
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I had a 4x24x52 mounted on a LR smokeless Muzzle loader, glass was decent and I liked the reticule but it wouldn't take the harsh recoil the cannon dishes out. Leupold replaced the turrets but I sent it down the road and replaced it with a S III 8x32 with MOA-H and I'm happy so far, as good or better glass and spot on tracking with very good Illumination.
On a non brutal kicker the VX-6 would be fine I'm sure but no more Leupold for me, I have killed too many.
On a non brutal kicker the VX-6 would be fine I'm sure but no more Leupold for me, I have killed too many.
In 2014 I purchased a VX6 3-18X44 for a 330 Dakota hunting rifle. It has been a very good scope, especially mechanically - I shoot out to 1300 yards with it and it tracks perfectly. I just recently sent it back to Leupold to get a tactical turret installed and a new reticle. The small CDS dial was just too small for my old eyes and I like xmas tree reticles for wind corrections. This is what is nice about Leupold, the upgrade options are good and I am not sure if any other scope manufacturer offers this same type of service.
In 2015 I purchased a VX6 4-24X52 for a 7MM RUM. ( I wanted something lighter than the NXS I was running ) I never ended up trying the scope because I soon sold the rifle as a package deal. I sold the VX6 scope to a local guy that put it on his .416 Barrett. He tells me he shoots out to 2500 yards with this rifle and the scope has worked 100% and has no plans of using anything else. So when I read comments like the one above about the MZL I just smile. This is the problem with the internet and some forums. Some people either just repeat some garbage they read that some other guy posted or they just make baseless claims wanting to be noticed or something. For example I have been looking in to the NF 15-55 Comp scope and have been doing a lot research. There is a ton of good and bad being said about this scope out on the internet and it has been difficult to get a read on what is fact based and what is someone just talking out their ass. One guy stated that his Sightron had better glass than the NF - pure BS. I had some fellow shooters I shoot with ask why I was doing this research because I had been happy with my NXS that the Comp should be of the same quality. I could not disagree more. I made this mistake with a S&B 3-27 PM11, I bought it without doing any research. What a lemon this scope was. I have owned a few S&B scopes and I had considered their optics top tier and this scope was not worth $200 and I paid $4500. Now I did send it in and have it repaired - mechanically and optically and it seemed ok when I got it back but I sent it down the road. I have now read multiple people having had the same experience I had with this same model. My other two S&B's were awesome.
Bottom line is all scope manufacturers have scopes that sometimes break, they are man made. The real dilemma is trying to determine whether they are doing anything to fix these problems. I was about ready to pull the trigger on the NF Comp when I read some posts of a couple of guys on this site that stated that the Comp had serious problems mechanically and NF seemed to be ignoring this problem. They recommended a couple of different models - other NF also instead of the Comp and its posts like that, that really help those looking for the right scope.
I have used most every scope brand on the market except for Burris and only one Weaver - T36 and I can say that they all make decent scopes. You just have to make sure the scope you want is designed to do what you expect it to do.
In 2015 I purchased a VX6 4-24X52 for a 7MM RUM. ( I wanted something lighter than the NXS I was running ) I never ended up trying the scope because I soon sold the rifle as a package deal. I sold the VX6 scope to a local guy that put it on his .416 Barrett. He tells me he shoots out to 2500 yards with this rifle and the scope has worked 100% and has no plans of using anything else. So when I read comments like the one above about the MZL I just smile. This is the problem with the internet and some forums. Some people either just repeat some garbage they read that some other guy posted or they just make baseless claims wanting to be noticed or something. For example I have been looking in to the NF 15-55 Comp scope and have been doing a lot research. There is a ton of good and bad being said about this scope out on the internet and it has been difficult to get a read on what is fact based and what is someone just talking out their ass. One guy stated that his Sightron had better glass than the NF - pure BS. I had some fellow shooters I shoot with ask why I was doing this research because I had been happy with my NXS that the Comp should be of the same quality. I could not disagree more. I made this mistake with a S&B 3-27 PM11, I bought it without doing any research. What a lemon this scope was. I have owned a few S&B scopes and I had considered their optics top tier and this scope was not worth $200 and I paid $4500. Now I did send it in and have it repaired - mechanically and optically and it seemed ok when I got it back but I sent it down the road. I have now read multiple people having had the same experience I had with this same model. My other two S&B's were awesome.
Bottom line is all scope manufacturers have scopes that sometimes break, they are man made. The real dilemma is trying to determine whether they are doing anything to fix these problems. I was about ready to pull the trigger on the NF Comp when I read some posts of a couple of guys on this site that stated that the Comp had serious problems mechanically and NF seemed to be ignoring this problem. They recommended a couple of different models - other NF also instead of the Comp and its posts like that, that really help those looking for the right scope.
I have used most every scope brand on the market except for Burris and only one Weaver - T36 and I can say that they all make decent scopes. You just have to make sure the scope you want is designed to do what you expect it to do.
Easy fix, don't let Jim Shockey set your zero and tighten your set screws.
Rogmay
Silver $$ Contributor
Well said rifleman700, I to agree, you need to read reviews and take them with a grain of salt! I've had Leupolds n our family for over 45 years, my dad finally sent a 30 year old 3.5x10 AO back, they just sent him a new 4.5x14 to replace it with! Like stated above, all manufacturers can produce a problem child, just look for the brands that do it less often and stand behind their products!
Ledd Slinger
Silver $$ Contributor
What are you talking about? Jim shockey is a hard core do-it-all/know-it-all hunter
Lol
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