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Hey there,
I'm looking to buy a new scope for my 7600 carbine 30-06.
I've narrowed it down to 3 scopes: VXi, VXii, elite 4200.
I want to get a 2-7, but a 3-9 will work for me as well.
Any advice you can give would be great!
what's my best bet out of those 3 scopes?

The eye relief alone on the Leupold was what got the 2x7 VX-1 put on my Remington 600 .308.
I did not like the short eye relief on the 4200 or 3200.
Some other will say it's not a problem on their Bushnells but it was for me.
You wont be disappointed I am sure.

Well if you really want a 2-7 (which I don't blame you), then the 4200 is out.

Otherwise I'd give the 4200 the nod on pure image quality with a little less eye relief. 4200's are damn fine scopes, they don't get the credit they deserve alot of the time IMHO. But I like Leupys alot too.

I think for the gun listed a 2-7 VXII is the ticket. Just my .02.

Bill

Another vote for the VX-2 2-7

I have a 6x24 4200 elite that fits the bill for my long range shooting, I passed on Leupold , Pentax , Nikon and all the rest because of image quality. I am sure when detail is not as important others will also do the job . just my 2 cents jrh55

I have a vx-II in 2-7x33 on my Ruger #1 in 405 Winchester and I love the thing. Generous eye relief, clear image, and sharp focus. Can't say about the VX-I.

Get the VX II and enjoy for a lifetime!...........547.

Thanks for all your input!
God bless.

I NEVER hear anyone talking about the 3200 3-10x40 compact with 3.7" ER, vs other scopes in the line that have 3.3. The scope above is a nice improvement over the others and is very good.

Just an FYI. VX-III and VX-3's I have no problem with using. Elite's are a LOT less money, and very good optics IME.

either Leup.....no Bush

My elite 4200 sits on a 30-06. No problems whatsoever with eye relief. Optics are superior to any VX I, VX II, or VXIII for that matter. The VX3 would be close. Rainguard works as advertised also.

Depends upon what you like in a scope. The Leupolds feature less weight, more eye relif and far more eye box. That's the fore and aft leeway of the head position on the stock. Very nice to have for a guy that hunts in much different weather, shoot different positions or up/down hill. If properly positioned, the scope's image is always right there. No moving the head around to find it depending on the shot presented and position used. The Leupold VXI differs in that it is not fully multicoated. It has, I believe, only the two outer lenses so coated. Few can see any difference in performance between it and the VXII.
The 4200's do have bit more image clarity. Some really like that and Rainguard, which does help when hunting in the rain.
Both have first class reps for being tough. In fact, based on what I can learn, you can't buy a tougher, more reliabile scope from any maker at any price. E

What E says here is true that the 4200 does have less eye relief, but I haven't found it to be a hindrance. I have them mounted on my fairly lightweight 280 Ackley, a 30/06 and a 300 WM which is on the heavy side by most people's standards so maybe this is why I haven't found the shorter ER to be a problem. The one's I have, the 2.5-10's are on the heavy side at 16 oz's, but I believe the 3-9x40 4200 weighs about 13 oz's which is more in line with say Leupold's 3-9x40 I believe. I don't think you can make a bad decision with either.

Nothing at all wrong with the 4200 elites, I have several (and Leupolds( and like both. I have a 2.5x10 4200 on my lightweight .338 win mag and eye relief is no problem. You get a lot of scope for the money with the 4200's.