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I've currently got 3 6x36's on hand. You might say I like that particular scope.  Anyway, over the years I've occasionally and informally compared the 6x36 and 6x42, but only in various stores, which really isn't exactly a critical comparison. So, about a month ago I got a good deal on a 6x42 VX3. I bought it to see if the hype here on the campfire about this scope had any merit. I compared the two over several days in a variety of lighting, evening, morning, nearly dark, bright sunlight, on a variety of objects, animals to lettering. What I found is my nearly 56 year old eyes can discern NO difference between the two. I doubt the larger exit pupil of the 6x42 has any meaning for my eyes. The 6mm exit pupil of the 6x36 is probably all my eyes can realistically use. Of course I couldn't see the difference in my 40's either. I find the much vaunted "eye box" superiority of the 6x42 to be non-existent for my eyes as well. So really, at least if you're over 50, unless you just want a heavier, larger, more expensive scope, I'd steer clear of the 6x42. My .02
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6x36: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/bradmacmt/Gun%20Stuff/6x36_zpsubltodas.jpg) 6x42: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/bradmacmt/6x42_zpsxdlw2i3v.jpg)
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I have several of each. Considering my non-expert status and using my eyes as the only guide, no difference.
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I would expect one to only notice a difference on a dark night. And then only if one's eyes can see anything under such conditions. I found this valuable very early one morning on an elk hunt. Prevented me from spooking a herd of cows and two spike bulls.
I like the additon of the super hard lense coatings and the up graded dials on the 6X42. Last I heard, these were not standard on the 6X36. E
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I've currently got 3 6x36's on hand. You might say I like that particular scope. Anyway, over the years I've occasionally and informally compared the 6x36 and 6x42, but only in various stores, which really isn't exactly a critical comparison. So, about a month ago I got a good deal on a 6x42 VX3. I bought it to see if the hype here on the campfire about this scope had any merit. I compared the two over several days in a variety of lighting, evening, morning, nearly dark, bright sunlight, on a variety of objects, animals to lettering. What I found is my nearly 56 year old eyes can discern NO difference between the two. I doubt the larger exit pupil of the 6x42 has any meaning for my eyes. The 6mm exit pupil of the 6x36 is probably all my eyes can realistically use. Of course I couldn't see the difference in my 40's either. I find the much vaunted "eye box" superiority of the 6x42 to be non-existent for my eyes as well. So really, at least if you're over 50, unless you just want a heavier, larger, more expensive scope, I'd steer clear of the 6x42. My .02 Thank you sir! I notice my 49 YO eyes ain't what they were ten years ago. Guess I will stick with my 6X36 scopes.
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I would expect one to only notice a difference on a dark night. And then only if one's eyes can see anything under such conditions. I found this valuable very early one morning on an elk hunt. Prevented me from spooking a herd of cows and two spike bulls.
I like the additon of the super hard lense coatings and the up graded dials on the 6X42. Last I heard, these were not standard on the 6X36. E Most of us over 50 don't have pupils that will dilate much beyond 5mm, let alone the 6mm of the 6x36, so there's no actual way the 6x42mm's 7mm exit pupil could in any way be of an aid. None. To be a scope that makes any kind of sense for most of us, the 6x42 should really be a 7x42 or 8x42. That would be a scope I could get behind.
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Tim, happy to offer my perspective!
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I have several of each. Considering my non-expert status and using my eyes as the only guide, no difference. I can appreciate that comment coming from a guy with the handle "lotech"! 
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My M8 6x36 seems brighter than it should given its single coating lenses.
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I'll buy your 6x42's Brad, esp. if they have M1 turrets . . . and priced right.  I'm shooting that 1x fired Nosler 300 WSM brass today at lunchtime.
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LOL, sold it already.
Glad you've got the brass man!
My M70 300 WSM sports a 3.5-10x40 CDS.
Most accurate rifle I own.
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My analysis of these two scopes, having owned multiples of each, is the same as that of the OP, with one exception. I see no need to "steer clear" of the 6X42. Now, if your sole purpose is to shave ounces everywhere you can, the 6X36 is then your huckleberry as between these two.
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I guess, given that, why spend more for the heavier, bulkier, more expensive 6x42?
Something I didn't mention, and perhaps even more important, is the far more limited mounting latitude of the 6x42.
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Brad, I've run full circle, and having owned 36/42s and even 33s, both M8 and newer versions, I am running an FX-II (proper duplex) 33mm M1 mod with no issue
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Have a 6x42 and my 6x36 should be here this evening
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Tim, happy to offer my perspective! And it is appreciated! Found a nice Montana in 7-08 that has Talley lightweights and Leupy 6X36 written all over it. Got to wait a while on the purchase, but the scope is ready to go!
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Hmmm. SWFA's website says the 6x36 FX-II LRD is "discontinued." I wonder what that's about.
I have several of both 6x scopes, and lately I have preferred the 6x36.
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Hmmm. SWFA's website says the 6x36 FX-II LRD is "discontinued." I wonder what that's about.
I have several of both 6x scopes, and lately I have preferred the 6x36. I recently bought a couple on closeout
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I had to search around for mine for a bit. Think it was $327 shipped, will have to see who I bought it from this evening when it comes in.
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Guys, I'll make a WAG that Leupold is bringing out an FX2 version of the 6x36 with finger-adjustable windage and elevation dials, solving one of the foremost First-World-Problems.
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