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I was looking at the new FX-3 6X42 scope from leupold. The weight showed at 13.6oz even on the LUPY website.
The old FX-III weighed 11.3oz. Wonder if this is right and if it is why on earth would they make this scope heavier let alone 2.3oz heavier?
It isn't energy that kills. It's holes!
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Oh well I guess. I just ordered one with the LR-reticle. Be interesting to see if there are any differences...
It isn't energy that kills. It's holes!
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Could be a typo... guess we'll find out.
IME, Leupold scopes are always lighter than their advertised weight. I like a Co. that overestimates its weights. That's a small signpost of integrity in my book.
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Lightweight "thin skinned" scopes in my 50+ years of outdoor experience are more apt to break due to handling damage in heavy terrain.
Just added two new Leupold scopes to my working collection, a 4,5-14x56 (30 mm tube) @675 g and a 3,5-14x56 VX-7L @850 g.
First impression: Good weight which, in my experience stands for "rock solid"; mechanically ok (not lab tested optically, yet). Will report.
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RD,
Looking forward to your test results.
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Me too, I will let ya know how I like the new FX-3 and what it tips the scales at....
It isn't energy that kills. It's holes!
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