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I'm considering buying this VX-3 Leupold.
What other scopes would you recommend that are comparable in quality and price?
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I should add that the primary purpose is for use on a 300 Win Mag hunting rifle.
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Your link didn't work.
There are great prices on the new VX-3i versions still
The 170709 30mm 4.5-14x50 can be had for $511 shipped
or the CDS version can be found for $550 shipped.
I put a 4.5-14x40 CDS 30mm VX-3i on my 300 Win. Mag. and it works perfectly.
Then there will be naysayers who say that Leupolds don't track, or that nothing is good unless it says Nightforce. I go with what works, what my experience has shown, and what company provides flawless customer service, if ever needed.
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Bushnell Elite 4500 or another Elite series may fit your needs. Most of the 4500 line is 40mm unless you feel the need for a 50mm on a hunting rifle. I kinda like 40mm, and 44mm at the most.
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From side by side comparisons I would go with the 4500.
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I've had and sold a couple of the VX-3 4.5-14s. Both 40 and 50mm; 1" and 30mm tubes. Regardless, they all seemed a little lacking when it came to eye box. OThers I've talked to flet the same. If I may, consider this . . . Bushnell 6500
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I've had and sold a couple of the VX-3 4.5-14s. Both 40 and 50mm; 1" and 30mm tubes. Regardless, they all seemed a little lacking when it came to eye box. Others I've talked to felt the same.
My experience too. My favorite scope in that magnification range is the Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50. They can still be found on the used market and I think Meopta is now selling the same scope with their name on it.
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i like the 50's as well........
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Your link didn't work.
There are great prices on the new VX-3i versions still
The 170709 30mm 4.5-14x50 can be had for $511 shipped
or the CDS version can be found for $550 shipped.
I put a 4.5-14x40 CDS 30mm VX-3i on my 300 Win. Mag. and it works perfectly.
Then there will be naysayers who say that Leupolds don't track, or that nothing is good unless it says Nightforce. I go with what works, what my experience has shown, and what company provides flawless customer service, if ever needed. Anyone care to share a place that has excellent prices on Leupolds?
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I like the Leupold fx3 scopes. Lighter weight and 6x is plenty of magnification for reasonable shooting distances.
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I'm considering buying this VX-3 Leupold.
What other scopes would you recommend that are comparable in quality and price? Barska, millet, tasco, Nikko sterling....
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Anyone care to share a place that has excellent prices on Leupolds?
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