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More than likely, that is what Leupold meant. Yep, and for the purpose of comparing two scopes from the same manufacturer, or two of their own lens coatings its as good as anything. 94 and 98 unless something has changed lately.
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I have a:
VX-2 3-9x40
VX-R 2-7x33
VX-3 1.75-6x32
VX-3 2.5-8x36
To my eyes the VX-3 has better glass than the VX-R and the VX-R has better glass than the VX-2.
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Just use the 3.5-10x in differing conditions and then try the 3-9x... Forget the hoopla about erectors and clarity, just set them both on 6x... the 3.5-10x shines... the 3-9, not so much.
The entire scope is greatly more forgiving in virtually every way. The eyebox size is quite different and it gets on target with much greater facility. The 3.5-10x Leupold is the best group of compromises in their entire line, IME&O. This has been my observations too. The 3.5-10 is hard to beat for an all around hunting scope.
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For me there is little difference when it comes to these 2 scopes. Funny thing, for me when I compare the VX2 2-7X33 to the VX3 2.5-8X36 the difference is a lot more notable. Tell me more about the difference in the last two. Also, has anyone been UNsuccessful because they were using a 3-9x40 Leupold - of any model - while on a big game hunt?
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I have a:
VX-2 3-9x40
VX-R 2-7x33
VX-3 1.75-6x32
VX-3 2.5-8x36
To my eyes the VX-3 has better glass than the VX-R and the VX-R has better glass than the VX-2. Seems I read that VX-R glass and VX-2 glass were equivalent. I've handled both, just not side by side. DF
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What I can't figure out is why the VX-1 4-12x40 costs as much as some of the VX-2s.
What fresh Hell is this?
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I don't know, but would suspect that because 4-12x scopes are less popular, the cost for the components is greater than the higher volume 3-9x scopes.
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For me there is little difference when it comes to these 2 scopes. Funny thing, for me when I compare the VX2 2-7X33 to the VX3 2.5-8X36 the difference is a lot more notable. Tell me more about the difference in the last two. Also, has anyone been UNsuccessful because they were using a 3-9x40 Leupold - of any model - while on a big game hunt? For me when comparing the 2-7 VX2 to the 2.5-8 VX3 the clarity is better, the eye box is more forgiving and the power ring is a lot smoother on the VX3. To me it's just a better scope. Now comparing the 3-9X40 VX2 to the 3.5-10X40 the differences are a lot less noticeable. Now with that said, I could take any of the four scopes mentioned and have a successful hunt.
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Interesting. I have always liked the 2-7x Leupolds, but never liked the 2.5-8x36 as well. Mine are from 2001, 2006(x2), and 2009 vintage.
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Tc1 - thanks. I've noticed the two I compared - the 2-7 had a bolder duplex, the 2.5-8 was a little finer and wondered if they would fade in low light.
260- those are the mfg dates for your 2-7? Someone commented about changes in the VX-3 depending on year of mfg. Interesting.
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I just picked up a Weatherby Vanguard in .243 from a friend and plan to put a VXII 4X12 AO on it, great scope JMO
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