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Has anyone had a chance to look through/handle/fondle a Leupold VX-6 HD scope. Cabelas had some in stock. THANKS

I was so smitten by the non HD models on closeout, bought too many I don't think I'll be trying the new ones for a while.

I've bought a couple too.

The HD's are MSRP at 2k

That price point isn't gonna help them sell scopes.

IMO.

DF

If they were as dependable as a NF it might.......

I agree, stepping into alpha level pricing isn't their niche' in the market..nobody is spending 2k without taking a serious look at the competition.

I'm about to buy a std VX-6 right now, but the HD is out of the build budget.

Don't miss out on the VX-6 closeouts.

May never again see that much scope at such a price.

I agree at $2K, a lot of competition, S&B, Victory, NF, etc.

VX-6 is a great scope below $1K, gets lost in the crowd at $2K.

DF

I'm dancing between a VX-6 2-12x42 & SVH 4-14x50, but the shooters seem to like the Leupy better...I wanted to stick at 42-44mm

Who pays MSRP?

Nobody - %20/25

I see some Alpha Euros now being discounted.

So, if the VX-6HD is rolled out at $2K MSRP, discounted prices will still be in contention with discounted top Euro glass. That will probably change the dynamic, could negate a VX-6 advantage.

We'll see how that plays out.

DF

After using a 2-12 VX6 duplex for almost 3 years now, I'm one of the dolts that still believes it to be one of the finest hunting scopes made. Lot's to like about it IMO.

From my side by side comparison you can get this much scope for less if you buy a Bushnell 6500 4 1/2-30X50. Everyone here who looked through them preferred the glass in the 6500 over the VX-6 4-24X52. Neither had the advantage in low light on deer antlers. Also the 6500 is two ounces lighter. The plex can be had about $700, the mil dot and the 600 DOA under $800.

I'm glad to hear that, but don't remember much VX6 bashing in my research...maybe I'd better look again huh ?

JG, I too really like mine and mine sits on my 270 win and I don't shoot much LR with this particular rifle so I'm happy with this application and is my favorite Leupold, but if I'm going to be twisting turrets I will choose something different!

Can't argue with you there Ackley. I don't twist much either with that rifle and VX6.

I had a 6500 2.5-16x42. It was good, glass about the level of a VX-3, IMO. Never examined a 6500 4.5-30x50.

My 6500 had a limited eyebox compared to the VX-6, even tighter at higher power, tended to run out of light beyond 12X in late evening. The duplex was OK. ER was adequate.

I sold it. To me the VX-6 is a superior scope, glass, eyebox, low light ability, ER, duplex, etc. I have two VX-6 2-12x42's, probably need to pick up another with these closeout prices. When they're gone, they're gone. And we hear about a $2K price point with the new HD version.

DF

Cabelas is selling a Leupold VX-6 HD 2-12x42 Fire Dot Duplex reticle for $1399.99. Not exactly a steal but NOT 2k!! and not in the ALPHA class scopes. I agree there are deals for the older models that make sense to grab up.

Anyone used/tried the Boone & Crockett reticle ?