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There is a pretty good chance that I will be buying one of these scopes (with LR Duplex) to go on a .270 Winchester. I'm sure both will fit my needs and both are within budget but the $100 price difference is worth paying attention to.
Since I can't have both of these in front of me for examination what differences would I see? What differences would I find in the field?
I realize that 1/3 more cost won't equal 1/3 better but if there is a worthwhile improvement I'm open to it.
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I don't know about the FX-II, but even Leupold haters love the 6x42 FX-III when they look through it.
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What differences would I find in the field?
I haven't done a real even comparison yet but doubt you'll notice much difference. Some people don't like the 6x36 but for my crude eye they both are fine. The 6x42 is a little bigger though....grin FX3/300WSM and FXII/270.
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That side by side picture is handy!
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I havn't compared the FxII 6x36 to the FX3 6x42, but I have done a side by side comparison of the FXII 6x36 and a Multicoat 4 M8 6x42. I liked the FXII 6x36 better (smaller size, lighter and just as good optics).
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i have both too...
for a smaller rifle with an eye toward light/compact, go 6x36.
for mid-sized rig built for precision, go 6x42.
i prefer the 6x42 optically, but i have no prob. runnin' the 3x36 on a hunting rig
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Now that the days are getting longer, one of these evenings I will compare them shooting steel until dark. That would be a good test. That side by side picture is handy! 10-4, old pic from a PM!
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Now that the days are getting longer, one of these evenings I will compare them shooting steel until dark. That would be a good test. That side by side picture is handy! 10-4, old pic from a PM! speaking of shooting steel, when we were cleaning out the upstairs of the Elks last Sunday some how one of the old round steel bottoms of a table made its way to the back of my truck
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speaking of shooting steel, when we were cleaning out the upstairs of the Elks last Sunday some how one of the old round steel bottoms of a table made its way to the back of my truck Think you'll be able to hit it? grin
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think ive got a shot at 100.......may have problems at 200......
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6x42 will work fine with Talley Ltwt lows on a M700.
6x42 has better lens coating. Larger exit pupil, bigger eye box. Not sure of field of view, but wouldn't be hard to find in specs. I just prefer the 6x42. If you can, go to Cabelas or Gander Mountain or wherever and try both of them out.
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i have both too...
for a smaller rifle with an eye toward light/compact, go 6x36.
for mid-sized rig built for precision, go 6x42.
i prefer the 6x42 optically, but i have no prob. runnin' the 3x36 on a hunting rig It will be on a medium sized rig built for precision. It would be going on a semi-custom Remington 700, 24" barrel, currently weighing about around 8.75 with a 12 ounce scope. I've had some thought that I could lighten it with Talley lightweights and a lighter stock but realistically I might not make that change.
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My search showed a difference in price of less than $50 on in stock scopes.
Leupold #63085 for ~$300-$310
Leupold #66820 for $350
For $40 I'd go with the FX3
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What? Nobody is bashing the LR duplex.? It is getting civil around here.
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I have both. I personally like the 6x36 better, I don't shoot enough at night to make a difference.
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Leupold FXII 6x36 vs Leupold FX3 6x42
Started out with one of each but now have 3 of the Leupold FXII 6x36 LR and no Leupold FX3 6x42's. I really am happy with the 6x36 size and brightness.
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There are three things about the FX3 that makes it preferable for me over the FXII. The FXII's don't have finger tip adjustable dials which I find useful. The FX3 does. The FX3 comes with Leupold's super tough Diamond Coat 2 coatings. That alone would make the extra money worth it to me. The FX3 will work on the darkest nights. Nights, not twilight or "bright, clear" nighttime conditions. Since I do alot of walking to and from my hunting areas under nightime conditions, I insist on a scope that will work for me at night. I might add if you have any loss of night vision, which is common after the age of 40, this may not apply to you. E
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I've had both the 6x36 and the 6x42 and for me I'll go 6x36 w/dotz.
If I wanted more than the 6x36 and was going to the size of the 6x42 I'd go 3-9 or 3-10 and rock on.
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i have both too...
for a smaller rifle with an eye toward light/compact, go 6x36.
for mid-sized rig built for precision, go 6x42.
i prefer the 6x42 optically, but i have no prob. runnin' the 3x36 on a hunting rig +1
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Sam, how does that POS "Socko" shoot with that POS "Leupy"??????
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