Leupold VX-III 4.5-14x40mm LR - 04/17/09
I have a line on a slightly used Leupold VX-III 4.5-14x40mm Long Range, Matt 30mm side focus, Standard Duplex, #55120. The cost to me, plus sending it back to Leupold for dual M1 Turrets ($130.)is still less than the street price (about $660), for a New VX-3 same spec's, without any turrets.
Further a #52218 Leupold MK4 3.5-10x40mm duplex is over $900, and the strangely cheaper #56140 Leupold 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm is $725. w/target turrets, but not the M1's.
My intended use is both target bashing and varmints on a Remmy XCR Compact in 223.
Now for my questions:
1) I have read here some obtuse indications that any of the 4.5-14x40mm Leupold scopes are inferior to the 3.5-10x40mm variety, but I cannot discover exactly why and how it is inferior?
3) How much better is the MK4 variation, or the new VX-3 variation, than what I'm planning to buy?
4) If I buy the planned scope, and add the M1 turrets, is it the equal of the MK 4 flavor; or is the MK4 built differently internally, and how?
5) I am not at this point seeking advice on other brands/models to buy, but I am looking for your experience's and knowledge in regards to only Leupold 3.5-10x40mm regular 1" or MK4, vs Leupold 4.5-14x40MM LR and MK4, VX-III and/or VX-3
Thanks,
Bob
Further a #52218 Leupold MK4 3.5-10x40mm duplex is over $900, and the strangely cheaper #56140 Leupold 4.5-14x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm is $725. w/target turrets, but not the M1's.
My intended use is both target bashing and varmints on a Remmy XCR Compact in 223.
Now for my questions:
1) I have read here some obtuse indications that any of the 4.5-14x40mm Leupold scopes are inferior to the 3.5-10x40mm variety, but I cannot discover exactly why and how it is inferior?
3) How much better is the MK4 variation, or the new VX-3 variation, than what I'm planning to buy?
4) If I buy the planned scope, and add the M1 turrets, is it the equal of the MK 4 flavor; or is the MK4 built differently internally, and how?
5) I am not at this point seeking advice on other brands/models to buy, but I am looking for your experience's and knowledge in regards to only Leupold 3.5-10x40mm regular 1" or MK4, vs Leupold 4.5-14x40MM LR and MK4, VX-III and/or VX-3
Thanks,
Bob