Just wondering which Leupold scope that
guys were putting on their 84M or 84L.
Var X 3 2.5-8?
Or
Var X 3 3.5-10?

I have 2.5-8x36's on my 84M's and currently have a Tract 2-10x42 on my 84L(it previously had a 6x36 on it).

Both work well. For a 84M I would lean towards the 2.5-8x36.

Since this is the fire I will suggest something completely different. I just put a Vortex Razor HD LH 1.5-8X32 on my Montana. I like it even better than the Leopold offerings.

2.5-8 on my 7-08 and 3-9 on my .223.
I like the 2.5-8's on them.

VX2 2-7x on mine.

Vx3 4.5-14 but only because it was sitting orphaned when the rifle came home. Too lazy to swap it despite have a 3.5-10 and a 2.5-8 sitting loose currently.

Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36 on both of mine.

VX-3 2.5-8x36 on both my 84M; VX-3i 3.5-10x40 on my 84L. Trying to put a VX-3 2.5-8x36 on my 8400 but need extended rings apparently.

84M and VX-3 2.5-8 are like apple pie and vanilla ice cream - about perfect.

Leupold: 6x42 or 6x36 or 1.5-5 or 2.5-8.

Leupold 2.5-8x36 on my 84L .30-06.

I will put another one on my 6.5 Creedmoor Hunter or a 3.5-10x40 when it gets back from getting iron sights put on it.

I have a Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x40 on my Montana 280 AI.

The 2.5-8x36 will look a little more sleek, but, for me, the 3.5-10x40 is the cat's azz.

donsm70

I have both of those on 84m's as well as FX3 6x42 ,SS 6X MQ, SS 10X MQ, I prefer the 6x42 if you know your shots will be close or the 6X MQ if you might have to reach out and touch something.

I've used 2-7x33, 4x33, 6x36, and 6x42 Leupolds on Montana's. They have 6x42's on them now and I doubt they will change.

Only have had Leupold's on my Kimber's.

On 84M's I've had:

6x36
2-7x33
2.5-8x36

On 84L's I've had:

6x36
2.5-8x36
3-9x40
3.5-10x40

For both my favorite is the 6x36 or 2.5-8x36.

For 84M only, the 2-7x33 is very nice too.

For 84L only, the 3-9x40 or 3.5-10X40 are fine. But I'm still prejudiced (some would say irrationally) to big scopes on light rifles.

VX-3 2.5-8x36 on my 223, 3.5-10x40 on my 270

2.5-8 on my lone 84M (7mm-08) and 3.5-10 on my 8400 WSM's and 84L 25-06.

Four 84M's here wearing Leupold 6x36 (3) and 6x42 (1).

VX2 3-9x40 with CDS

My 270 Montana wears a 6x36 Leupold.

Will be getting a 308 84M of some type in a few weeks. If it's a Classic Select (5 lbs 10 oz), Montana (5 lbs 2 oz), Green Mountain Ascent (4 lbs 13 oz), or Subalpine (4 lbs 13 oz as well), is yet to be seen. I'm a wood lover but want for lightweight. My current Savage 338WM weighs in at roughly 10 lbs 6 oz at full hunting mode unloaded. It has a 3-18x44 SF CDS Fire Dot VX-6 on it that I absolutely adore. I'm pretty well set on the 2-12x42 non-illuminated VX-6 for this new rig, but I still look at 2.5-8x36's and 2-7x33's a lot. To me, the 5.4 oz for the 2-12x42 buys a LOT of optics per ounce over the 2.5-8x36. Opinions? My wallet would certainly feel better with one of the VX-3i's or even the 2-7x33 CDS VX-2, I just love my VX-6 I have and have even considered taking on a couple more oz and getting an illuminated VX-6HD for the slightly better coatings, illumination, included alumina covers (will add $90-$110 to whatever scope I choose, but included with the VX-6HD), and throw lever. This will be the rifle I hunt with 90% of the time as the 338 was/is perfect for open country but the new land I've just gotten is swampy and thick and requires one to be ready while walking, which is really hard with a 10 1/2 lb rifle ha!

84L 270 Mtn Ascent has a 6x36 Leupold
84M 338 Fed has a 2.5x ultralight Leupold.

My Kimber mountain Acsent in 280ai has a 2-12x42 VX-6 on it. It weighs 6.5 lbs. My Kimber 84m in 260 has a 3-9 VX2 on it. It also weighs 6.5 lbs. I like that weight, it's easy to shoot, not to light, but easy to carry.

As does my Montana in the same caliber.

I'm down to just one Montana

280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS

Are those lows or extra lows?

VX-3i 3.5-10x40 duplex on my 270 Win 84L.

Low

Vari-X II 2-7X33 on my .308 84M Montana

Thanks! Do you think one more mm (the 2-12x42) would be too close to the barrell and warrant mediums? I have extended lows on my Savage with the 3-18x44 and could probably get away with extra lows if not for the eye piece.

LMAO... Sorry, couldn't help myself!

84m. 3x9x33 vx2 ultralight cds.

lows

So you can see fit. (VX2 3-9x40)

Lows didn't quite cut it on my 84L with 6x42

Currently a 2.5X8 on my 7-08, but may switch to a 1.75X6 when I swap the barrel out to a .338 Fed.

> 84L Mountain Ascent 270 - Leupold 6x36 LRD in Talley Extra Lows.

> 84L Select Grade 270 - Leupold 2.5x8x36 in Talley Lows.

Both scopes to receive CDS elevation and German #4 reticle in future...

84M Montana 7mm-08, Talley LW lows, with a Leupold FXII 6x36 w/LRD reticle. It works to the distance I'm gonna shoot.

My .338 Montana wears a VX3i 2.5-8x36 and my 30-06 84L wears a vx2 2-7x33. Both scopes are in talley rings.

How about lows that haven't been hollowed out?

84L-VX-6 2-12X42
84M-FX2 6X36
84M-VX-2 2-7X28

My 84-M has a 2.5-8 on it. It works fine.

VX3 3.5-10x40 CDS Talley Lows (280 Ackley)

Damn.....you shot a unicorn.

I did the same double take.




KMA .308WIN
6.078lbs.

I have a 84m that wears a VX-3i 3.5-10x40 in Talley Lows. Just ordered a Adirondack that I am going to try a Vari-X III 1.75-6x32 (shorty) in extra lows on (if I have enough tube length....)

I have two 84M's, one has a leupold M8 6x42 with m1 dial in leupold rings, the other has fxlll 6x42 with CDS in talley low lightweights

Room for BC caps with the lows and the 6x42?