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I have a genuine 1st world problem.
Do I keep the used Vari Xiii 4.5-14x50 AO or a new in box VX3 4.5-14x40 AO.
Will only be used for range work at 100 yards (or 300 if I can get to the Fort Dix range)
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40mm would be my choice as well.
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Taint a problem.
+3 on the 40.
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+5 no need for 50mm for that use, and the newer scope will have some advantages
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50 for hunting. 40 for the range.
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My finely honed powers of deduction are starting to identify a trend.
Thank you to all for the comments
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Bushmaster1313: I have Leupold 4.5x14's (with A/O) on several of my Rifles for Varmint and Big Game Hunting. I love them! I do though, mostly, Hunt with them and have never owned (or seen the need for!) a 50 m/m objective lensed Rifle scope. Plus the 40 m/m look MUCH better on a Rifle (at least to my eye). Best of luck to you with whichever you keep. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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The newer VX3s, are better optically, to an extent, than the older VX-IIIs. Here is a generational comparison chart of Leupolds Vari-X and VX lines. Both are great scopes, but I prefer the 40mm myself.
Last edited by slickyboyboo; 02/22/16.
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If'n ur gonna keep the 40 and send the 50 on a trip, let me know. Never been fond of the 1" 40mm version of the 4.5-14. To me it has a limited eye-box. The 1" 50mm version does not exhibit the same limitation, IMHO.
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