Ha .. I have Leupolds that I have used for 30 plus years, still going strong,,
I'm beginning to think the older ones were the ones to get. The vari-x models....... But, if you are happy with that kind of performance or only shoot 50 yards at your critter, or just plink at rocks, and "hate targets", you'll never have a problem, I guess....
This is exactly why so many people still believe in their Leupolds. They look good, cost a lot, and generally function well enough; BUT when you a lot, shoot longer ranges, or have a very accurate rifle, then the nuances of the mechanical instability become apparent. If they are happy, great, you only have to please yourself.
BTW, my initial post was inaccurate as to model. This was a Vari-x II 3-9 not VX 2; one of the older friction models which is supposed to be good. This scope has seen very little use and spent the last 5 years just sitting in the safe unused. It took a box of ammo to get sighted in and then POI wandered around. The Weaver took about 4 shots to zero and a SWFA generally takes about 2!
