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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.
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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
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I have 2 and likely my least favorite scope I own.
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Great scope. Bob
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Bottom rifle is a NULA in 7mm-08 with a Leupold 2.5-8x36. donsm70
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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
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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.
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Here is my 06, with a 2.5-8 It doesn't have that scope on there today.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pre-64 M-70 in what else, 270 Win. Beuhler 2 Piece bases with low rings.
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