Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Leupy vx6....anything better for the price?

I recently ran across a vx6 2-12x42 CDS w/ side focus for $699. Is there anything better/comparable for the price?

Make sure it's not a 3-18 with the side focus. The 2-12 doesn't have A/O, not unless they've changed it up very recently.

DF

I think they represent a tremendous value at the cureent close out prices.

What's wrong with the 3-18 side focus?

Good call. The picture is of the 3-18, the 2-12 is what I'm after, with the CDS. Does anything in the $700 price range come close to the vx6?

The VX-6 at these prices may be the best scope deal since Zeiss closed out their Conquest line in the $200+ range.

I have two 2-12's and they are about my favorite scopes. I love their duplex reticle. To me it's about the best in the industry and I do have Alpha Euros to compare.

DF

Answering the question: Is there anything better?

Well, it depends. If weight is your key consideration then yes.

I have 3 VX6's - fine scopes with no complaints.

I put them on bigger guns, like this .240 HS Precision SPL in Hunters Edge. I use smaller scopes on more compact rifles.

DF

They are nice, but there are some alpha closeouts that offer even better optics in the same price range. EuroOptic recently had the Kahles Helia C 2.5-10x50 with 4-a reticle for 759. And they have the Leica ERi 2.5-10x42/illuminated 4-a for under 1K. I have the 3-12x50, and it is truly impressive optically.

Not sure about Leica CS. The Kahles is a super scope.

DF

I've heard mixed reviews on their CS, too. But maybe they don't get as much practice as Leupold.

I do consider CS, but overall optical performance is much more important when selecting a scope. And I am really liking the 3-12x50 ERi. Both of these were taken with only the illumination of the moon. And I love their illumination system. It's one of the few that adjusts to a dim enough level to be truly useful at night.

Can someone pm me who has close outs? I really like Kahles C FFP models and have wanted to try a VX6. Checked s few of the normal places and don't see them.

Love that 2-12 VX6, wouldn't touch a Leica scope with a 10 ft pole though.

I'm of the same mindset as Bobby T. When I choose a scope it's based on glass quality and features not the manufacturers CS or warrantee. The best CS or warrantee is the one you never have to use.

Leupold's VX-6 is a darn good scope and with prices being lowered due to the introduction of the VX-6HD a few models can be bought for a good buy, BUT Leica ER & ERi and Kahles scopes can be bought for nearly the same price. Having owned VX-6, Leica's and Kahles scopes IMO the European scopes have much better glass.

JG,

Does your VX-6 have the CDS? And if so, have you had any issues with tracking?

Thanks

Cabelas has them 2-12x42 for 699 as a closeout.

I've only seen the Kahles CX for $1000 and the CL for $900 at scopelist.com. I've not seen any for $699

For $799 the Vortex Razor HD LH 2-10X40 is a better scope if you don't have to have ill IMHO.I like the glass better than the VX6 and I trust it's Japanese construction from LOW. I also like the G4 reticle better. If it had ill it would be a no brainer.

Yeah Leica is a beautiful scope. Guy I work with sent his er 2-10x42 back to them in August, he has still not received it . He says when he calls customer service they have no answers

Customer service and reservations that they would someday not honor their warranty is the only thing that has kept me away from Leica.

My whole take. I have never ever been remotely disappointed with a Leica product whether camera , binos or riflescopes. That said the feedback I get from the guy waiting for it is Leica does not give a F about taking care of this matter promptly. I won't buy one even though they are beautiful products. I hope I never have to mail in my Trinovids.