Is the Leupy 2 x 7 the only way to go? And if so, which configuration?
VX2 33mm w/ ballistic reticle
I like Leupold fine.I also have a 2-7 Kahles that is nice but they are hard to find. Zeiss just came out with a 2-7 Terra but I haven't seen it or heard any reviews yet.
The Leupold has good eye relief and a good eye box.The 2-7 range is my favorite scope.
Leupold VX2 2-7x33 with a heavy duplex reticle.
At last count, I had 79 2-7x scopes, but the VX2 2-7x33 is my favorite scope and the heavy duplex is my favorite hunting reticle.
I'll second the Kahles - one of my favorites in any X configuration.
There are certainly no flies on the VX2 either.
I had a Kahles that I foolishly let get away. Great scope.
I have a Silver Leupold VXI 2-7x33 Heavy Duplex Shotgun Muzzleloader scope I bought here used that was a good fit
for my Ruger 77 RSI stainless 7mm-08.
Can you buy a NEW Leupold VX2 2-7x33 with the Heavy Duplex
or would I have to send it to Leupold?
AMRA
Love the Leupold VX2 2-7x33mm great glass and only 9.9 oz, I have one with the heavy duplex reticle on my 35 Whelen and one with CDS on my Tikka super lite 30-06.
I'll be looking for another 2-7 one of these days and I plan on checking out the Bushnell Elite 2-7x32 and the Nikon Monarch 2-8x32. I tend to favor the Elites.
I have a custom 98 Mauser 7x57 carbine that needs to wear a 2-7 again...
Dan
If you want a VX2 with a heavy duplex, you've got to send it in to Leupold for the reticle swap.
I've used the Loopy 2-7 for seemingly ever. I've never had one fail in any manner, and I use them on everything from a 243 to 416 Rigby.
The new versions are bright and crisp, and they still have the great Leupold eye box that is fast to find and forgiving.
I've used the Loopy 2-7 for seemingly ever. I've never had one fail in any manner, and I use them on everything from a 243 to 416 Rigby.
The new versions are bright and crisp, and they still have the great Leupold eye box that is fast to find and forgiving.
I've owned a lot of high-end European scopes but I have to admit it's pretty hard to beat a Leupold and after owning a lot of the high-end stuff I am pretty much coming back to Leupold for a myriad of reasons. It's a no-brainer to justify super high-end optics in binocs and spotting scopes but for scopes I'll take really good optics with great reliability and service (like Leupold).
I'll be looking for another 2-7 one of these days and I plan on checking out the Bushnell Elite 2-7x32 and the Nikon Monarch 2-8x32. I tend to favor the Elites.
I have a custom 98 Mauser 7x57 carbine that needs to wear a 2-7 again...
Dan
The only thing about that is that the Elite only has 3" of eye relief and the Monarch is nearly half again as heavy(about 4 oz.) as the Leupold. The Leupold has a lot of all around appeal.I've only used the VariX and VXII versions but I hear the VX2 is even better.
Leupold but it's strictly emotional going back to Bob Hagel's writings - I'm sure there are better in every respect out there but nothing else goes back to my younger days.
2.5-8x32 Conquest hands down, want a 2-7 Terra to compare. 2-7x32 Vortex Viper is a corker too. Reticle on my VX-I washes out way early in low light. Cheap Chicom Columbia Sportswear (Kruger Optical) 2-8x32 holds its own with the Conquest pretty well, and tracks great.
Leupold Vari-XII, I have them on all three of my centerfire rifles.
Best bang for the buck is the Vortex at Cameraland for about $200.
It is much better than my Leupolds to my eyes. YMMV.
Kahles. I have three of them. Then the Conquest 2.5-8. Have two of them. Just the right amount of power...
Burris 2-7x35 Fullfield II.
Burris 2-7x35 Fullfield II.
Oh heck yeah; that's a real sleeper right there. Put a BP in it or #4 w/ turrets and you've got an awful lotta scope fer the $!!
I've never used the 2-7X FF-II, but think highly of the 3-9X version. The only concern I have with the 2-7 is the 1/2 inch click adjustments vs 1/4" on everything else.
Right now I'd go with Leupold, but would like to see one of the new Zeiss Terra's selling at about $350. Not much more expensive than the Leupold
I've owned these 2-7x scopes and rank them in this order:
1. Kahles CL (multi-zero)
2. Vortex Viper
3-tie. Redfield Rev
3-tie. Vortex Diamondback
I wish I never sold the Kahles. Great scope, if you find one grab it but it'll probably cost 2x as much the others I listed. The Viper is definitely better than the Redfield and Diamondback but has tunnel vision which I don't care for. The Viper handled heavy recoil from my lightweight 300 mag without any issues.
+13 on the Leupold....also like the old Redfield 2x7, have picked up two for $50.00 and $65.00 in the last year....very nice if one is looking for period correct glass on an older rifle.
The vortex viper I have destroys the redfield revolution I have. Haven't looked through any others, but I like the viper.
Toss up between Redfield Revolution and Weaver Classic V-7. Only 2-7s I've used at all, they were both very nice. Replaced both with CK-4s.
I have an old accu-track Redfield that has been great. The turret matches my 6.5 Rem Mag out to 550 yards and it's been a great and reliable caribou getter.
Leupold. Avoid the Burris, eye relief is 3 shades of [bleep] up.
I've had them all. Optically, the Kahles hands down.
4th point, no Sir, AH. I am just doing some spring cleaning. Hope someone can use it. Fantastic scope!
Leupold. For the Price, they can't be beat. JMHO
I had an old 1980s 2x7 with the duplex on my 280 Remington. I liked that scope. I am imagine the new ones are much brighter.
Everyone has likes and dislikes but I have a fullfield 2 and its no hi end scope but for 150 its very nice.....
For combination of weight, clarity, eye relief and price it is very hard to beat the Leupold VX-2 2-7x33.
i'll take a wideview old school redfield in 2x7.
2 questions:
anyone using the VX 2 with the LR Duplex reticle?
is a VX3 worth $100 more? (VX3 in 2.5-8) I personally couldn't see a difference standing in the store last week but it was a well lit store.
I like the Burris as well.
Tim B, I have and really like my two 2.5-8s. I picked them up gently used at less than new 2-7 prices. Like you'd said, my old trash filled eyes cannot see $100 difference in the latest version. I need one or two of them. Jack
Had a Burris 2-7 w/3P4 and loved it, shot SMALL groups at 200 yds with a Sako 260, as around 1" and POI was non issue w/clicks.
The Bushnell plex seems to come between the duplex and heavy in thickness IME and works fine, good glass, strong value.
Leupold - already been said. Everyone's eyes are different and needs. Was not a big fan of the 2.5-8 Zeiss, much preferred a later 3-9x40 Conquest and also a 4x32. Just my eyes and experience.
Any of those work, the Burris w/3P4 is a killer deal w/reticle choice and very hunter friendly/practical IME.
the Burris is fine, it just doesn't have enough eye relief for me.
the Leupold VX-2 is the teats ...
the Burris is fine, it just doesn't have enough eye relief for me.
the Leupold VX-2 is the teats ...
Yeah, they are great scopes for the price.
I wish I had the $$$ to purchase the VX6 model in the power ranges I'm using.
I have 3 of the Nikon Monarch 2-7x32's and 2 of the Leupy VX-II 2-7x33's along with 1 Weaver Classic V 2-7x32. Leupy's win on eye relief, Monarchs on overall optics and Weaver on bang for the buck. That being said I would not hesitate to use a Redfield Revolution or Viper in 2-7. The ones I have looked through seemed to very good scopes.
I have a Monarch and a FFII in 2x7 flavor. Like them both, but the Burris is pretty fuzzy around the edges and I can't seem to get used to twisting the whole ocular bell to adjust power. No complaints on the Nikon.
vortex crossfire or redfield revenge. that burris scout is a sleek looking scope as well
New VX1, Mc4 lens coating & clicks. I know the VX2's popular but my eyes can't see $100 difference.