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Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 #9238220 10/07/14 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 J John_in_MS OP Campfire Member OP John_in_MS Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 Decided to replace my broken Minox 1.5-8 with the highly regarded Leupy VX3 2.5-8x36. Mainly looking to see how low and what setup was used by those who've mounted one.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9238235 10/08/14 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal EricM Campfire Tracker EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal I sold this one, but here's a pre-64 Win M70 30-06 SG National Match with a VX3 2.5-8x36. I had to use an extender ring to get it to work since the mounting tube length is short. Talley lows worked. It's a great scope, which is why they fly when sold on the classifieds. Eric

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 EricM #9238259 10/08/14 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 961 upstate NY B bh444 Campfire Regular bh444 Campfire Regular B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 961 upstate NY Sorry,I drank the Sako-Aid.My opinion may be biased. bh444

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 bh444 #9238272 10/08/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 I have 2 and likely my least favorite scope I own. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Steelhead #9238333 10/08/14 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,995 Florida R rgrx1276 Campfire Regular rgrx1276 Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,995 Florida 260 rem. Ruger hawkeye action, 2.5-8x36 Leupold scope When people face the possibility of freezing or starving there is little chance they are going to listen to unfounded claims of climate doomsday from a bunch of ultra-rich yacht sailing private jet-setting carbon-spewing hypocrite elites

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 rgrx1276 #9238466 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas Great scope. Bob

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 rgrx1276 #9238472 10/08/14 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,158 Western Pennsylvania D donsm70 Campfire Outfitter donsm70 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,158 Western Pennsylvania Bottom rifle is a NULA in 7mm-08 with a Leupold 2.5-8x36. donsm70 Life Member...Safari Club International Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance Life Member...National Rifle Association

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 donsm70 #9238637 10/08/14 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,041 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,041 Southern New Mexico Ruger M 77 re-barreled to .358 Norma Mag. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 elkhunternm #9238664 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA bea175 Campfire 'Bwana bea175 Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Steelhead #9238737 10/08/14 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by Steelhead I have 2 and likely my least favorite scope I own. I like mine, sent it back for a CDS and have it on a very light .22-204 M-7 with 7 twist Brux. What do you not like about the 2.5-8? Just curious. DF

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Dirtfarmer #9238819 10/08/14 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 M Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by Steelhead I have 2 and likely my least favorite scope I own. I like mine, sent it back for a CDS and have it on a very light .22-204 M-7 with 7 twist Brux. What do you not like about the 2.5-8? Just curious. DF I have the same question...what about the scope makes it so unpopular with you? I ask purely for information. I was considering buying the Leupold VX3 2.5-8X32 rifle scope, but I value your opinion so I'm putting that purchase on hold, depending on what reason(s) you give for its relative unpopularity of the scopes in your stable.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Magnumdood #9238834 10/08/14 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten TDN Campfire Tracker TDN Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten I love them, have had 2.5-8x36's on centerfires, muzzleloaders and slug guns and have always felt good about them. [/URL [URL=http://s941.photobucket.com/user/sccrdude987/media/image_zps25594ca3.jpg.html] "You know why nobody panic buys 30-06 ammo? ... Because men with 30-06's don't panic"

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 TDN #9238850 10/08/14 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten TDN Campfire Tracker TDN Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten "You know why nobody panic buys 30-06 ammo? ... Because men with 30-06's don't panic"

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 TDN #9239025 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest WWP53D

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SKane #9239264 10/08/14 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Here is my 06, with a 2.5-8 It doesn't have that scope on there today. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SKane #9239271 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 J John_in_MS OP Campfire Member OP John_in_MS Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 All fine examples fellas, keep them rolling in! I've seen several here with Talley's, but few saying what ring height is used. Anyone have the Lightweights in X-Low configuration with this scope? Been researching, and that's the mounting system I'm looking at using, instead of the weaver rings & bases it currently has. Really like the integrated/minimalist design. Last edited by John_in_MS; 10/08/14.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9239358 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest John, I have not tried the X-Low's. My only concern with the X-Low is how they arrive at the X-low. If they accomplish it by a thinner base thickness - you're golden. If it's the actual ring height, it's going to be wicked close on clearance for the power selector. WWP53D

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SKane #9239370 10/08/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Don't like the picture through one and I have to do more stock crawling when at the upper power ranges, they also aren't the best for a long action. I prefer a 2-7x and a 3.5-10x by a goodly margin. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Steelhead #9239411 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun 2muchgun Campfire Ranger 2muchgun Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun I have owned 3. Last one I retain is on a 1953 Model 70...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgpZ0fUixs

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9239447 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,512 Idaho-Where life's worth livin... I Idared Campfire Tracker Idared Campfire Tracker I Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,512 Idaho-Where life's worth livin... Pre-64 M-70 in what else, 270 Win. Beuhler 2 Piece bases with low rings. Larry *********** "Speed is fine but accuracy is final" - Bill Jordan "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9239455 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 J JDK Campfire Regular JDK Campfire Regular J Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 I find myself in agreement with steelhead.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 JDK #9239460 10/08/14 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,239 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,239 W. Texas While I do like the 2.5-8x, I like the 3.5-10x lots more. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 JGRaider #9239542 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,007 P Paradiddle Campfire Regular Paradiddle Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,007 https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...earch/true/The_Ingwe_Special#Post8933552 I couldn't get the eye relief to please me on a long action so I went back to my favorite scope - 6x42 - got a new one with the LRD and I really love it. Jeff Last edited by Paradiddle; 10/08/14.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Paradiddle #9239719 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 J John_in_MS OP Campfire Member OP John_in_MS Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 Yeah..........if I had a long action to scope, I'd probably look elsewhere as well. The short action .308Win Browning A-Bolt this is going on obviously gives more latitude in mounting options. In that regard, nearly all of the reviewers seem to praise it, as one of the best lightweight variable scope options for short action rifles. Last edited by John_in_MS; 10/08/14.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9239851 10/08/14 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,706 NJ D Dusty246 Campfire Regular Dusty246 Campfire Regular D Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,706 NJ Good info here.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9239856 10/08/14 Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,707 Colorado K KDF Campfire Regular KDF Campfire Regular K Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,707 Colorado Originally Posted by John_in_MS All fine examples fellas, keep them rolling in! I've seen several here with Talley's, but few saying what ring height is used. Anyone have the Lightweights in X-Low configuration with this scope? Been researching, and that's the mounting system I'm looking at using, instead of the weaver rings & bases it currently has. Really like the integrated/minimalist design. I have a 2.5-8x36mm mounted on a SA700 Youth with the X-lows. No clearance issues with the power ring or otherwise, but there's not much clearance between the eyepiece and the bolt knob when operated. Butler Creeks caps would be out, but it works fine with the Alumina's. Not sure how that might factor in on the A-Bolt.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 KDF #9240021 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 J John_in_MS OP Campfire Member OP John_in_MS Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 Originally Posted by KDF I have a 2.5-8x36mm mounted on a SA700 Youth with the X-lows. No clearance issues with the power ring or otherwise, but there's not much clearance between the eyepiece and the bolt knob when operated. Butler Creeks caps would be out, but it works fine with the Alumina's. Not sure how that might factor in on the A-Bolt. A-Bolts have a short 60� throw, so definitely more clearance than a Rem M700. How much room you have between the barrel and the front objective bell on that rig? Last edited by John_in_MS; 10/08/14.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9240121 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line John, here's a couple on Kimber 84M's with Talley lows. I like them on short action rifles. Sold and traded a couple 2-7's several years ago and replaced them with the VX3's.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Idared #9240125 10/08/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,780 WNY L Lawdwaz Campfire Outfitter Lawdwaz Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,780 WNY ML'er 300WSM...... Last edited by Lawdwaz; 10/08/14.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Lawdwaz #9240129 10/08/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,032 N n8dawg6 Campfire Tracker n8dawg6 Campfire Tracker N Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,032 pretty sexy lookin rifles there, SamO. Uber Demanding Rifle Aficionado

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9240135 10/08/14 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky W woods_walker Campfire Tracker woods_walker Campfire Tracker W Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky Leupold 2.5-8x36, Talley Low's, Remington 700 Mountain Rifle 7mm08 in a MCM MR Edge. No complaints.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 n8dawg6 #9240138 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,862 Hi-Line Uber sexy. It looks like the ocular is shorter on the bottom rifle(shorter objective as well?) and I thought maybe it was a VX III but both boxes say VX3 so who knows. FWIW, top rifle has a newer VX3. Last edited by SamOlson; 10/08/14.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SamOlson #9240153 10/08/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,325 Saskatchewan, Canada C castnblast Campfire Regular castnblast Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,325 Saskatchewan, Canada Brno 21H 7x64 and Leupold

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9240240 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,904 Foley, Alabama D davidlea Campfire Tracker davidlea Campfire Tracker D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,904 Foley, Alabama .308 Mtn rifle, CDS .30-06 Mtn rifle, B&C 7-08 Model 7, B&C .280 Mtn rifle, B&C Golden............

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 davidlea #9240320 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,665 BC, Canada B BCSteve Campfire Regular BCSteve Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,665 BC, Canada On a Ruger Alaskan .375 Ruger in Ruger low rings

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9240610 10/08/14 Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,707 Colorado K KDF Campfire Regular KDF Campfire Regular K Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,707 Colorado Originally Posted by John_in_MS Originally Posted by KDF I have a 2.5-8x36mm mounted on a SA700 Youth with the X-lows. No clearance issues with the power ring or otherwise, but there's not much clearance between the eyepiece and the bolt knob when operated. Butler Creeks caps would be out, but it works fine with the Alumina's. Not sure how that might factor in on the A-Bolt. A-Bolts have a short 60� throw, so definitely more clearance than a Rem M700. How much room you have between the barrel and the front objective bell on that rig? John, Here's a few pictures of X-Low's on a SA700. The bases do limit you some with positioning due to objective bell and power ring clearances, but they work fine for me. No problem at all with barrel clearance.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 KDF #9240699 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest That'd bloody my brow. WWP53D

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SKane #9240824 10/08/14 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Originally Posted by SKane That'd bloody my brow. Me too. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Hammerdown #9240827 10/08/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born Originally Posted by Hammerdown Originally Posted by SKane That'd bloody my brow. Me too. Me 3.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 bsa1917hunter #9240841 10/08/14 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! Me four, but then I'm a genetic freak... Sorry, L, no nunchucks in this pic... Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 KDK #9240850 10/08/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born I know you are a neck stretcher (like me) and prefer rifles with 14" LOP. . I do like the looks of the 2.5-8x36, I just wish they were more mount friendly for the long actions. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 bsa1917hunter #9240865 10/08/14 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,819 M mathman Campfire 'Bwana mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,819 Long actions are what 3.5-10x40's are for.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 KDF #9240953 10/08/14 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 J John_in_MS OP Campfire Member OP John_in_MS Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 Originally Posted by KDF John, Here's a few pictures of X-Low's on a SA700. The bases do limit you some with positioning due to objective bell and power ring clearances, but they work fine for me. No problem at all with barrel clearance. Looks about perfect to me!!!

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Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SKane #9241423 10/09/14 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,105 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,105 Originally Posted by SKane There are some real neat paint jobs here on the 'fire but that red/grey/stainless combination is very attractive; rather sublime.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 mathman #9242921 10/09/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born Originally Posted by mathman Long actions are what 3.5-10x40's are for. Amen!! Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SKane #9243039 10/09/14 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,779 Western VA D Dude270 Campfire Tracker Dude270 Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,779 Western VA nice looking rifles SKane! Would you mind filling me in on what stocks they are wearing?

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Dude270 #9243262 10/10/14 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest Hey, thanks. The green/black/tan is a McMillan KS and the brown/red is a Bansner. WWP53D

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Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 snowboardguy #9245464 10/10/14 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal EricM Campfire Tracker EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal Beautiful rifle, Snowboardguy! Tell us more about it. What caliber? Eric

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 EricM #9245476 10/10/14 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY snowboardguy Campfire Regular snowboardguy Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY Originally Posted by EricM Beautiful rifle, Snowboardguy! Tell us more about it. What caliber? Eric Thanks, it was my grandfather's. It's a No 1V in 7mm mag, apparently somewhat less common of a combination of caliber and trim. Another campfire member informed me that it was made in 1977 based on the serial number.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 snowboardguy #9245491 10/10/14 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal EricM Campfire Tracker EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal Originally Posted by snowboardguy Originally Posted by EricM Beautiful rifle, Snowboardguy! Tell us more about it. What caliber? Eric Thanks, it was my grandfather's. It's a No 1V in 7mm mag, apparently somewhat less common of a combination of caliber and trim. Another campfire member informed me that it was made in 1977 based on the serial number. Thanks for the details. I love the figure on the wood. It's even better that it was handed down to you. Cheers, Eric

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Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Bricktop #9247208 10/11/14 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT J JGray Campfire Tracker JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT Older Vari XIII 2.5x8 on a Kimber Classic with medium rings. Low rings work as well but I find myself looking over the top of my glasses with lows.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9248543 10/12/14 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker 1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas My sons wood stocked 30-06 pre-64 fwt and my pre 64 270 w/a edge. Both are vx-3 2.5x8 w/ controls. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

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Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 MontanaMarine #9249246 10/12/14 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,373 NEW HAMPSHIRE F firearms44 Campfire Tracker firearms44 Campfire Tracker F Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,373 NEW HAMPSHIRE Remington 700 358 Win. Leupold 2 piece Dual-Dovetail Bases with Low Rings. Remington Model 7 Stainless 358 Win. Leupold 1 piece Dual-Dovetail Base with Low Rings. Ken

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 MontanaMarine #9249426 10/12/14 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker 1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas MontanaMarine, that's damn near invisible! Nice precision rig. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 firearms44 #9249440 10/12/14 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker 1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas firearms44, that 358 is neat. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 1911a1 #9249480 10/12/14 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,373 NEW HAMPSHIRE F firearms44 Campfire Tracker firearms44 Campfire Tracker F Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,373 NEW HAMPSHIRE Thank you 1911a1. The 700 weight as pictured is 6 pounds 15 ounces. The Model 7 weight is 7 pounds 5 ounces as pictured. The 2.5-8x36 is the perfect scope for these rifles and the area / type of hunting for deer. Ken

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 firearms44 #9249491 10/12/14 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA .376 steyr, Steyr mt.rifle, old 2.5-8 in talley qd's. Just about perfect for this application IMO.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 1911a1 #9249566 10/12/14 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado B Bighorn Campfire Tracker Bighorn Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado My .375 Ruger with Leupold VX3 2.5-8x and a Springbok, taken in the Karoo in SA. IMO, this range of magnification is perfect for a rifle used for both long range plains game shooting and close range opportunities in heavy cover, often on the same hunt. I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Bighorn #9249688 10/12/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,010 Missouri Jayhawker Campfire Regular Jayhawker Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,010 Missouri My late 60's vintage Remington 700ADL in 30-06 has one. It's one of my most trusted rifles. "A free people (claim) their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate." --Thomas Jefferson, Rights of British America, 1774

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Jayhawker #9251285 10/13/14 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 490 Wilson NC B bryguy Campfire Member bryguy Campfire Member B Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 490 Wilson NC Good looking rigs......I have had three of those scopes and I just cant get all worked up over that particular scope honestly........I know a lot of yall like em but I like the 2-7 better........the 2.5-8x36 just is not a scope I can make myself like......

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9251496 10/13/14 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 M70 7x57 with Leupy rings and standard lows (only because they were free with the scope). "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 RevMike #9251595 10/13/14 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana I've always liked those M-70 FWT's. Like the lines and the checkering. Classy. DF

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Dirtfarmer #9251631 10/13/14 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 And they shoot pretty good too. "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 RevMike #9251632 10/13/14 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana If that hog could talk, he'd probably agree... DF

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Dirtfarmer #9251641 10/13/14 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 He was pretty tasty too! "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9251642 10/13/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Savage_99 #9252485 10/13/14 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX Whiptail Campfire Tracker Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX Quando omni flunkus moritati

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Whiptail #9253078 10/13/14 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 J John_in_MS OP Campfire Member OP John_in_MS Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 Originally Posted by Whiptail What ring height are those talley lightweights?

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9255040 10/14/14 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX Whiptail Campfire Tracker Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX They are listed as "standard height". "12382: Browning Integrated Scope Mount System - A-Bolt Mountain Ti Matte Standard Height - One piece CNC machined 70" I bought them from opticsplanet. Browning has them listed on their website. I'm not sure if they different from other mounts or not. Last edited by Whiptail; 10/14/14. Quando omni flunkus moritati

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Whiptail #9260730 10/16/14 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,827 Kentucky K KyWindageII Campfire Regular KyWindageII Campfire Regular K Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,827 Kentucky With low Talleys worked fine on my Long Action NULA 338-06. This rifle is undergoing a barrel change and stock painting by Melvin Forbes. It will be a .270 with 22 inch barrel for my 16 year old daughter. It will wear the same scope and mounts!

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 KyWindageII #9260952 10/16/14 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,943 G GF1 Campfire Tracker GF1 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,943 Al & Roger Biesen .300 Win Mag, 1941 Model 70: The rifle now wears a 6x36, and I would never go back.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 GF1 #9262062 10/17/14 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 772 PA R rovert Campfire Regular rovert Campfire Regular R Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 772 PA Beautiful rifle, GF1. I dream of owning a Biesen stocked Model 70 one day. [img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/EGfYQSpy3IcliT_jXbbC37QkHsw_iId1W4v9Ud-798c=w205-h600-no[/img] That scope is gone now. I have a 1.5-5 VX3 on the No. 1 now. That scope may stay but I don't see any other Leupold variables in my future. They are good scopes but I find others do the job better with constant/better eye relief, better glass, and often better prices. To me what sets them apart is their weight. They probably offer the best 12 oz scope at their price point. I can usually deal with a couple of extra ounces. If not, I'd be inclined to save the extra money for a Z3.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 rovert #9262596 10/17/14 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas S STS45 Campfire Regular STS45 Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas Forbes 20B in 308. "Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 GF1 #9262839 10/17/14 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,904 Foley, Alabama D davidlea Campfire Tracker davidlea Campfire Tracker D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,904 Foley, Alabama Originally Posted by GF1 Al & Roger Biesen .300 Win Mag, 1941 Model 70: The rifle now wears a 6x36, and I would never go back. Good looking Biesen! Thanks for sharing. Golden............

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 GF1 #9268083 10/19/14 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker 1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas GF1 Lovely rifle! what a classic bolt gun. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 1911a1 #9271416 10/21/14 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 913 Michigan S SuperSeal110 Campfire Regular SuperSeal110 Campfire Regular S Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 913 Michigan

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SuperSeal110 #9273474 10/21/14 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM Still one of my favorite rifles.^^

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SuperSeal110 #9273956 10/21/14 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas S STS45 Campfire Regular STS45 Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas Originally Posted by SuperSeal110 Rifle looks great. What are the build specs? "Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 GF1 #9274006 10/21/14 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal EricM Campfire Tracker EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal Originally Posted by GF1 Al & Roger Biesen .300 Win Mag, 1941 Model 70: The rifle now wears a 6x36, and I would never go back. What a beauty!!

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #9279427 10/23/14 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,282 Near Hobble Creek Canyon, Utah G GSSP Campfire Tracker GSSP Campfire Tracker G Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,282 Near Hobble Creek Canyon, Utah Pre 65 M70 win 257 Roberts in S&K Custom rings/mounts. Two beauties [Linked Image]

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 GSSP #9279536 10/23/14 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,300 west texas W willowcreek1996 Campfire Regular willowcreek1996 Campfire Regular W Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,300 west texas Originally Posted by GSSP Pre 65 M70 win 257 Roberts in S&K Custom rings/mounts. Two beauties That is a beautiful rifle. Who did the stock work? long before Rodriguez stole that goat.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 willowcreek1996 #9279634 10/23/14 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,282 Near Hobble Creek Canyon, Utah G GSSP Campfire Tracker GSSP Campfire Tracker G Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,282 Near Hobble Creek Canyon, Utah Glen Morovitz of So Dakota. [Linked Image]

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 STS45 #9283302 10/25/14 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 913 Michigan S SuperSeal110 Campfire Regular SuperSeal110 Campfire Regular S Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 913 Michigan Originally Posted by STS45 Originally Posted by SuperSeal110 Rifle looks great. What are the build specs? Thanks! .17rem Trued SA 700 action PN, Super Match, 17cal, '9 @ 24". McM Mnt rifle stock, ADL, Desert camo Spiral fluted bolt Kampfire knob Coyote brown cerakote Talley lots Leupy 2.5-8 CDS.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SuperSeal110 #9290110 10/28/14 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada M700 in 375Chatfield-Taylor.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SuperCub #9290785 10/28/14 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,010 Missouri Jayhawker Campfire Regular Jayhawker Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,010 Missouri Just realized I have another 2.5-8 mounted on a Marlin 444S. "A free people (claim) their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate." --Thomas Jefferson, Rights of British America, 1774

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Jayhawker #9291823 10/28/14 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 714 Deep River F Fraser Campfire Regular Fraser Campfire Regular F Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 714 Deep River This is my Ruger 77RLS Ultralight with Leupold 2.5-8x36. "Hail to the King, Baby!" Ash, Army of Darkness

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Fraser #9292560 10/28/14 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,161 Fresno, Ca. A Anaconda Campfire Regular Anaconda Campfire Regular A Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,161 Fresno, Ca. MOLON LABE

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Anaconda #9292772 10/29/14 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 728 U UncleSoapy Campfire Regular UncleSoapy Campfire Regular U Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 728 Anaconda, sweet rig, details please! I won't drink the swirled Kool-Aid .....well, maybe, if it looks like wood

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 UncleSoapy #9292832 10/29/14 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,121 AB Wrongside Campfire Regular Wrongside Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,121 AB The tattered M70 in the front... 3o-o6w/ VX3 2.5-8. My buddy calls it ' The Frankenstein Rifle'. Originally Posted by Llama_Bob I've seen more well-shot game lost with TSXs than any other premium bullet.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Wrongside #9294171 10/29/14 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada Originally Posted by Wrongside The tattered M70 in the front... 3o-o6w/ VX3 2.5-8. My buddy calls it ' The Frankenstein Rifle'. You lefties are lucky to get that!

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SuperCub #9294434 10/29/14 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,121 AB Wrongside Campfire Regular Wrongside Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,121 AB Well, well... If it ain't Franky the lefty hater hisself! Originally Posted by Llama_Bob I've seen more well-shot game lost with TSXs than any other premium bullet.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Wrongside #9295266 10/29/14 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX 2 257heaven Campfire Ranger 257heaven Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX [img]http://www.hunt101.com/data/504/P1020602.JPG[/img] Sent from my Dingleberry Handheld Wireless

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 257heaven #9319089 11/07/14 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 179 East tx W Wp75169 Campfire Member Wp75169 Campfire Member W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 179 East tx This is how you make them long action friendly. EGW base and low rings. I replaced this scope with a 2-7 vx-R and never looked back. The VX-R is a much better scope imo. Sitting on a LH savage 338-06.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Wp75169 #9319678 11/07/14 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,140 Kitch Campfire Regular Kitch Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,140 M70 in 7x57. Kids are for people that can't have dogs

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Wp75169 #9319865 11/07/14 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 J John_in_MS OP Campfire Member OP John_in_MS Campfire Member J Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 487 Originally Posted by Wp75169 This is how you make them long action friendly. EGW base and low rings. I replaced this scope with a 2-7 vx-R and never looked back. The VX-R is a much better scope imo. Yeah, and at last year's prices of $450-$479, I would have got one myself. As I was torn between it and the VX-3 2.5-8. They went up to $500+ anywhere I looked, and my choice of the FIredot-4 is now only available in a 10th Mil adjustment version. So I passed, and saved $100 in the process. Last edited by John_in_MS; 11/07/14.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 UncleSoapy #9319984 11/08/14 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,161 Fresno, Ca. A Anaconda Campfire Regular Anaconda Campfire Regular A Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,161 Fresno, Ca. Originally Posted by UncleSoapy Anaconda, sweet rig, details please! Ruger MK II .338 Win Mag Borden Rimrock stock Dura coat paint by me. 22" barrel 1/2 MOA with Barns Vortex 210s MOLON LABE

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10723037 11/23/15 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY snowboardguy Campfire Regular snowboardguy Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY Bringing this thread back to life. I call these 2 the step brothers. A Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather in 7mm-08 and a Remington 700 LVSF also in 7mm-08 in an original Ti SAUM stock. Obviously both are wearing Leupold 2.5-8 VX3s and both live in Talley LWs.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10723074 11/23/15 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,519 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,519 Bozeman, MT Sako Finnwolf. There are still uses for the older gloss scopes...

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10723137 11/23/15 Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,377 TX B BobbyTomek Campfire Tracker BobbyTomek Campfire Tracker B Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,377 TX My little 7mm BB wore one for a while -- long enough to eliminate a few hogs.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 BobbyTomek #10723430 11/23/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,073 Wyoming JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,073 Wyoming I like em. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10723441 11/23/15 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,688 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,688 Either Texas or Idaho Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10723449 11/23/15 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,826 South East Missouri tedthorn Campfire Outfitter tedthorn Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,826 South East Missouri Just one 9.3x62 Mauser Ruger African Hawkeye Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10723467 11/23/15 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas Customized 77 Hawkeye in .30-06. Bob

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10723473 11/23/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia dingo Campfire Regular dingo Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,290 Qld Australia Rem 700 .308

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10724717 11/24/15 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,523 Mequon, WI G gzig5 Campfire Regular gzig5 Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,523 Mequon, WI I've got four of these scopes, but there is nothing special about the rifles so I won't bore you with pics. I might go crazy and try a 3.5-10 for more top end next time.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 gzig5 #10724840 11/24/15 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,607 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,607 Orange Park, Florida Mauser Action 300 Weatherby circa 1957. The 2.5X8X36 is my favorite Leupold scope. I have three of them... Winchester Custom Shop 338. They both sport B&C reticles... Last edited by jorgeI; 11/24/15. A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10727097 11/25/15 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,094 whitedogone Campfire Regular whitedogone Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,094 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10728067 11/25/15 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC W whitebread Campfire Regular whitebread Campfire Regular W Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC Kimber 84M Classic in 308 with the VX-3 2.6-8x36.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10728547 11/25/15 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,753 MN cal74 Campfire Tracker cal74 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,753 MN Kimber - Roberts Life is just one damned thing after another

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10728879 11/25/15 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,362 WA rain forest Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,362 WA rain forest Running herd at 400 yards slowed down to jump a fence. There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -Ernest Hemingway The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.-- Edward John Phelps

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10729219 11/26/15 Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,161 Fresno, Ca. A Anaconda Campfire Regular Anaconda Campfire Regular A Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,161 Fresno, Ca. 13 pages and counting, that's a popular scope. MOLON LABE

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10729494 11/26/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,164 Gator Country, USA M MCT3 Campfire Regular MCT3 Campfire Regular M Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,164 Gator Country, USA It's a nice scope. Sako 222 "Good judgment comes from experience but unfortunately, experience is often derived from a series of bad judgments"

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 tedthorn #10732359 11/27/15 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,058 Glad to be back home in Nevada J JLimbo Campfire Regular JLimbo Campfire Regular J Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,058 Glad to be back home in Nevada Another Ruger African 9.3x62. This one bought off the classifieds here from Luv2Safari.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 SCGunNut #10736284 11/29/15 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,615 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,615 Columbia, S.C. My latest, Ruger No. 1 NRA .338 Win Mag

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10736588 11/29/15 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,607 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,607 Orange Park, Florida Beautiful rifle. A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10736716 11/29/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! Silver VX-3 with B&C reticle on a Montana. The scope is for sale, BTW. A Vari-X-III on a Browning Micro "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10736834 11/29/15 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,265 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,265 308 Kimber MT... “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10736895 11/29/15 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,688 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,688 Either Texas or Idaho My 338-06. FN 9.3x62. Same with wood stock. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10736915 11/29/15 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Likely the only pic with one as I really dislike the 2.5-8x, though it do fit between the ears. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10736943 11/29/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Steelhead #10736946 11/29/15 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom Pugs Campfire Ranger Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,133 Freedom It really is pretty much the perfect scope for my hunting. If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10737387 11/29/15 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 596 Shelby NC blgoode Campfire Regular blgoode Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 596 Shelby NC 243 M70 featherweight www.bgoodeknives.com NC Knifemaker

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10737430 11/29/15 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 189 Eastern WA State M mnimrod45 Campfire Member mnimrod45 Campfire Member M Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 189 Eastern WA State Sorry, no photos but I can try to work on it. I have several of them on rifles and love them. I have one on a CZ 527 in 7.62x39, One on a Kimber 7mm-08, one on a Ruger #1AH 25-06, and a MK4 2.5-8 on an AR15 I use at work. I might have another one but can't think of on what at this moment. Like I said, great, clear, reliable scopes with plenty of power for 99% of shooting. The rage these days is huge scopes but most people can't put them to good use anyway. If I can shoot deer and elk out to 600 yards on 8 power, I will rarely need more. The scopes short and light and just look good and work well when trying to keep weight down. You can't go wrong with one.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10737649 11/29/15 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana I kind of like this one. Mini-me with his 243 youth and 2.5-8x36. Although he now likes the reticle on the SWFA 6x MQ on the AR, so his rifle might get a new scope... “There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” ALDO LEOPOLD

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10737827 11/29/15 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas Rem 700 BDL in 7mm Mag. Talley low steel rings and a gloss Leupold. Perfect combo for this rifle. Bob Last edited by RGK; 11/29/15.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10739837 11/30/15 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,094 whitedogone Campfire Regular whitedogone Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,094 Yet another arrived today "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 Anaconda #10740349 11/30/15 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,073 Wyoming JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,073 Wyoming Originally Posted by Anaconda 13 pages and counting, that's a popular scope. Even the fellows who don't like the scope seem to have nice picts. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

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Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10806629 12/24/15 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY snowboardguy Campfire Regular snowboardguy Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10806684 12/24/15 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 885 hunter8mm Campfire Regular hunter8mm Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 885 You guys have very nice rifle.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 snowboardguy #10806742 12/24/15 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado B Bighorn Campfire Tracker Bighorn Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado Ruger Hawkeye African .375, with Leupold VX3 2.5-8, McWoody stock, and common Springbok. I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10806751 12/24/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,239 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,239 W. Texas Awesome pic Bighorn. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10806943 12/24/15 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10811290 12/26/15 Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 7,126 Texas S StrayDog Campfire Tracker StrayDog Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 7,126 Texas Originally Posted by John_in_MS 2.5-8x36. Mainly looking to see how low I bought the first Leupy VariX 2.5x8 I ever saw back in 1977 and used it for about 20 years on a M70 7RM in "Conetrol low rings". The front and rear of the scope are small enough it will clear the barrel and bolt with the "lowest" ring height of most mount systems. However, you may or may not want to squirm your cheek that low into the stock. For me, in general when I get a rifle into shooting position my eye is automatically in alignment with the scope barrel most often with medium height rings. It depends on stock and face shapes! Happy Hunting

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Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10814268 12/27/15 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Saskatchewan L Lorne Campfire Regular Lorne Campfire Regular L Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Saskatchewan Had this one for 20+ years , it's the old Vari X model. Been on this rifle, Remington 700 with the cheap 'Tupperware' stock, 30/06. Does the job and, most important, I have confidence in it. [/URL] Last edited by Lorne; 12/27/15.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10814421 12/27/15 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 909 Massa2shits K klondike_mike Campfire Regular klondike_mike Campfire Regular K Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 909 Massa2shits My 03 Springfield with a glossy Vari X III in Leupold rings on a Redfield base. Leave the gun, take the canolis.

Re: Let's see rifles with the Leupold 2.5-8x36 John_in_MS #10814541 12/27/15 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,148 Down South C Cruiser1 Campfire Tracker Cruiser1 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,148 Down South Ruger M77 RSI tang safety w/ Timney trigger , .243 in a B&C stock w/ a 1986 vintage VARI-X III gloss 2,5-8x36 .(my first "quality" scope). My first coyote kill at 249yds Last edited by Cruiser1; 12/27/15.

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