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Just wondering which Leupold scope that
guys were putting on their 84M or 84L.
Var X 3 2.5-8?
Or
Var X 3 3.5-10?
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I have 2.5-8x36's on my 84M's and currently have a Tract 2-10x42 on my 84L(it previously had a 6x36 on it).
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Both work well. For a 84M I would lean towards the 2.5-8x36.
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Since this is the fire I will suggest something completely different. I just put a Vortex Razor HD LH 1.5-8X32 on my Montana. I like it even better than the Leopold offerings.
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2.5-8 on my 7-08 and 3-9 on my .223.
I like the 2.5-8's on them.
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Just wondering which Leupold scope that
guys were putting on their 84M or 84L.
Var X 3 2.5-8?
Or
Var X 3 3.5-10? VX2 2-7x on mine.
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Vx3 4.5-14 but only because it was sitting orphaned when the rifle came home. Too lazy to swap it despite have a 3.5-10 and a 2.5-8 sitting loose currently.
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Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36 on both of mine.
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VX-3 2.5-8x36 on both my 84M; VX-3i 3.5-10x40 on my 84L. Trying to put a VX-3 2.5-8x36 on my 8400 but need extended rings apparently.
84M and VX-3 2.5-8 are like apple pie and vanilla ice cream - about perfect.
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Leupold: 6x42 or 6x36 or 1.5-5 or 2.5-8.
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Leupold 2.5-8x36 on my 84L .30-06.
I will put another one on my 6.5 Creedmoor Hunter or a 3.5-10x40 when it gets back from getting iron sights put on it.
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I have a Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x40 on my Montana 280 AI.
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The 2.5-8x36 will look a little more sleek, but, for me, the 3.5-10x40 is the cat's azz.
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I have both of those on 84m's as well as FX3 6x42 ,SS 6X MQ, SS 10X MQ, I prefer the 6x42 if you know your shots will be close or the 6X MQ if you might have to reach out and touch something.
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I've used 2-7x33, 4x33, 6x36, and 6x42 Leupolds on Montana's. They have 6x42's on them now and I doubt they will change.
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Only have had Leupold's on my Kimber's.
On 84M's I've had:
6x36
2-7x33
2.5-8x36
On 84L's I've had:
6x36
2.5-8x36
3-9x40
3.5-10x40
For both my favorite is the 6x36 or 2.5-8x36.
For 84M only, the 2-7x33 is very nice too.
For 84L only, the 3-9x40 or 3.5-10X40 are fine. But I'm still prejudiced (some would say irrationally) to big scopes on light rifles.
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VX-3 2.5-8x36 on my 223, 3.5-10x40 on my 270
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2.5-8 on my lone 84M (7mm-08) and 3.5-10 on my 8400 WSM's and 84L 25-06.
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Four 84M's here wearing Leupold 6x36 (3) and 6x42 (1).
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My 270 Montana wears a 6x36 Leupold.
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Will be getting a 308 84M of some type in a few weeks. If it's a Classic Select (5 lbs 10 oz), Montana (5 lbs 2 oz), Green Mountain Ascent (4 lbs 13 oz), or Subalpine (4 lbs 13 oz as well), is yet to be seen. I'm a wood lover but want for lightweight. My current Savage 338WM weighs in at roughly 10 lbs 6 oz at full hunting mode unloaded. It has a 3-18x44 SF CDS Fire Dot VX-6 on it that I absolutely adore. I'm pretty well set on the 2-12x42 non-illuminated VX-6 for this new rig, but I still look at 2.5-8x36's and 2-7x33's a lot. To me, the 5.4 oz for the 2-12x42 buys a LOT of optics per ounce over the 2.5-8x36. Opinions? My wallet would certainly feel better with one of the VX-3i's or even the 2-7x33 CDS VX-2, I just love my VX-6 I have and have even considered taking on a couple more oz and getting an illuminated VX-6HD for the slightly better coatings, illumination, included alumina covers (will add $90-$110 to whatever scope I choose, but included with the VX-6HD), and throw lever. This will be the rifle I hunt with 90% of the time as the 338 was/is perfect for open country but the new land I've just gotten is swampy and thick and requires one to be ready while walking, which is really hard with a 10 1/2 lb rifle ha!
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84L 270 Mtn Ascent has a 6x36 Leupold
84M 338 Fed has a 2.5x ultralight Leupold.
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My Kimber mountain Acsent in 280ai has a 2-12x42 VX-6 on it. It weighs 6.5 lbs. My Kimber 84m in 260 has a 3-9 VX2 on it. It also weighs 6.5 lbs. I like that weight, it's easy to shoot, not to light, but easy to carry.
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My Kimber mountain Acsent in 280ai has a 2-12x42 VX-6 on it. It weighs 6.5 lbs. My Kimber 84m in 260 has a 3-9 VX2 on it. It also weighs 6.5 lbs. I like that weight, it's easy to shoot, not to light, but easy to carry. As does my Montana in the same caliber.
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS ![[Linked Image]](http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u52/doetail68/20161027_190933_zpsbl9tsvrr.jpg)
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS Are those lows or extra lows?
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VX-3i 3.5-10x40 duplex on my 270 Win 84L.
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS Are those lows or extra lows? Low
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Vari-X II 2-7X33 on my .308 84M Montana
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS Are those lows or extra lows? Low Thanks! Do you think one more mm (the 2-12x42) would be too close to the barrell and warrant mediums? I have extended lows on my Savage with the 3-18x44 and could probably get away with extra lows if not for the eye piece.
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LMAO... Sorry, couldn't help myself! 
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84m. 3x9x33 vx2 ultralight cds.
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So you can see fit. (VX2 3-9x40) ![[Linked Image]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HFLbddC8nGk/UtHm0SN_IuI/AAAAAAAABro/dJtWA8WQ2W0Twy0bsaPfWlQmhxII94U7wCHM/s1024-no/P1000419.JPG)
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Lows didn't quite cut it on my 84L with 6x42 ![[Linked Image]](http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/16bore/image_zpsltqz0nx1.jpeg)
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Currently a 2.5X8 on my 7-08, but may switch to a 1.75X6 when I swap the barrel out to a .338 Fed.
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> 84L Mountain Ascent 270 - Leupold 6x36 LRD in Talley Extra Lows.
> 84L Select Grade 270 - Leupold 2.5x8x36 in Talley Lows.
Both scopes to receive CDS elevation and German #4 reticle in future...
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84M Montana 7mm-08, Talley LW lows, with a Leupold FXII 6x36 w/LRD reticle. It works to the distance I'm gonna shoot.
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My .338 Montana wears a VX3i 2.5-8x36 and my 30-06 84L wears a vx2 2-7x33. Both scopes are in talley rings.
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How about lows that haven't been hollowed out?
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84L-VX-6 2-12X42
84M-FX2 6X36
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My 84-M has a 2.5-8 on it. It works fine.
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VX3 3.5-10x40 CDS Talley Lows (280 Ackley) ![[Linked Image]](http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/cal74/Kimber-Elk_zps68acb7ec.jpg)
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Damn.....you shot a unicorn. I did the same double take. ![[Linked Image]](http://a68.tinypic.com/33y0pom.jpg) KMA .308WIN 6.078lbs.
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I have a 84m that wears a VX-3i 3.5-10x40 in Talley Lows. Just ordered a Adirondack that I am going to try a Vari-X III 1.75-6x32 (shorty) in extra lows on (if I have enough tube length....)
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I have two 84M's, one has a leupold M8 6x42 with m1 dial in leupold rings, the other has fxlll 6x42 with CDS in talley low lightweights
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I have two 84M's, one has a leupold M8 6x42 with m1 dial in leupold rings, the other has fxlll 6x42 with CDS in talley low lightweights Room for BC caps with the lows and the 6x42?
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