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I'm looking at the VX-6 2-12X42 CDS Fire-Dot Wind-Plex

With the power setting at 2-12, I was wondering about Parallax?

Anyone know of any problems with this scope?

Has anyone seen the Wind-Plex first hand.

Thanks for your help!

Haven't seen the wind plex, but I do own and use the 2-12x w/regular duplex and CDS. I've had no parallax issues at any setting out to 900 yards or so. It is a fantastic package.

JG

Thanks for your input.

Randy,
Parallax is not an issue with the 2-12x - though my vast experience with the VX6/2-12 is a sample of one.

With all Leupold flavors, I've never experience anything wonky until one gets passed 12x. Then I'd want SF.

If you have any concerns about it, it may not be a bad idea to move to the 3-18 for the SF. But then you've got a wee larger scope and $100 less in your pocket.

Thanks Scott, I don't have any concerns. I was really looking for reassurance about the 2-12X I'm sure there will be no issue with parallax. I really don't need the Wind-Plex, a standard Duplex will be fine.
Just covering my 6 before I buy one.

Thanks for your help.

If you're not married to the windplex, you may wanna snap up the one that just hit the classifieds!

I'll take a look.

Thanks

I've got a VX-6 3-18x42mm with the Illuminated Fire Dot Wind Plex reticle and I love it. I've shot it out to 800 yds and it works very well on crop damage deer. Rifle is a M700 LSS in 338 RUM.

JD338

That 338 is good medicine for deer.

It's nice to hear you like your scope.

Have a good day.

One of the most frustrating things for me is to pay $1000 for a rifle scope and when zeroing it dial 6 1/4 MOA clicks and get 10, reverse dial 6 and get 8 etc. Then many believe that above 10X you should have parallax adjustment.

I think in the end you might like one of these for a variety of reasons.

http://www.eurooptic.com/nightforce-nxs-25-10x42-rifle-scopes.aspx

I like the VX-6 2-12. I've not had parallax issues. When you move up to the 3-18, you do pick up some weight.

The big Nightforce type scopes are tough, but heavy. So, you gotta determine what you want. To me, the 2-12 is a compromise, but represents one of the best all around hunting scope buys. For a dedicated LR hunting rifle, where weight isn't an issue, one of the big, heavy target scopes may be what you want. Just how portable does this rig need to be?

VX-6 glass holds its own with the Alpha Euros. Even though it's 30mm, it's rather sleek. Did I say I like mine. It now wears Alumina Fold Back lens covers, which are much nicer that Butler Creek, although a good bit more expensive.

DF

I like mine as well. Standard duplex, no CDS.

But, you can add a CDS to that model. You probably have a coupon in the box.

DF

Tikka 695 7RemMag with 2-12x42 VX6, wearing alumina's and a CDS. This combo has proven tough as nails.


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JG, I tried to find your "I suck" thread and how you put this rifle to good use.

If you don't mind, post a link to that thread.

DF

Here 'ya go DF. Glad you enjoyed that hunt. I know I did.


24 HCF

PM inbound

I'm sure I didn't enjoy it as much as your did, but vicariously from my computer, I got a real bang out of it. The photography is super as well as the narative. Great story, great trophies.

DF

Nice looking scopes.

I have one inbound, should be here on Tuesday.

2-12X CDS Fire-Dot Duplex

I have a VX-6 with and one without the Fire-Dot.

The Leupold lifetime warranty does not apply to electronic parts. IIRC, that warranty is two years.

Hopefully if work is needed on electronic components, it won't be too expensive.

They did a good job with the dot. You can't tell it's there when turned off, looks just like a std. duplex. You can adjust the brightness and the thing shuts down with non movement to preserve battery power. It lights up when you pick up the gun, triggered by motion. Pretty neat.

DF