My new in the box Leupold VX5 HD was DOA when I removed the cellophane shrink wrap. Had a 25 year old Schmidt on my custom 300 Win mag...shooting 0.4" with the scope (has the fat hot dog weenie recticles). Wanted something with a little more magnification as its 10X and its used for longish shots on powerlines. Strapped on the VX5 HD and the same load printed 2" plus. Worked with it all summer...nothing worked. Strapped the Schmidt back on......0.4" groups. I'm a "Leupold guy" and have 27 of em. All are older models. It kills me but will send this scope back and keep the S&B on it for now. Need light gathering out of this scope so that takes NIghtforce out of the question. Need it to be able to take recoil of a 300 so that takes out Swarovski. I'll keep the S&B but absolutely hate those thick crosshairs.
Last edited by Godogs57; 10/27/21.
