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I have two VX-R's and love em. The firedot reticle works just fine for me. I have found no use for the "brightest" setting, as it gathers light just fine up till the final few minutes. Then I switch it on and adjust it to the lowest setting and rock on.

Nice glass. No complaints.

Godogs- confirmed what I assumed...

Got a new Z5 3.5-18 and a new VX6 3-18x44.

My preliminary opinion is they are VERY close optically. Definitely prefer the Windplex reticle over the BRH but only by a smidgen.

I will comment on the mechanics later but have a hunch preference will be determined by intended use and tube size / weight.
The VX6 with the CDS and ZL is pretty handy....
Dave

I got the 1-6 duplex the firedot is still big, the reticle thicker, but for me in GA it works fine. Its got to be at least a 1.5 MOA reticle it is thick, but I can see it better at closing time as well.

This stinking webpage...third try...

The dot can't be seen without illumination and the reticle is just a hair thicker than a std Leupold duplex. I like!

Update---
Still believe they are optically close. Slight edge to Swaro. Issue I have with the Leupold is at 25-30 degrees the power ring and side focus are pretty dang stiff....Searo is smooth as silk even at 25.... Both are Pretty nice scopes to have

I like my VX6 even with its thick reticle.

I am considering the Firedot Windplex in a VX-6 3-18x44 on a 260 Rem custom. Primary use would be deer. I like the extra power to judge racks at a distance. Only a couple oz difference between it and a 2-12x42 model. Plus I gain SF.

From those with experience with that reticle, what are your opinions for this application?

I have this this exact scope and love it. I dont have much need for the windplex feature, but it is not obtrusive. Nice to have if I ever need it.

The 3-18x is a 34mm tube, the 2-12x is 30mm. For me the extra 6x and SF was easily worth the few ounces and larger tube, your mileage may vary. The firedot is awesome, paid for itself the third time I hunted with it, taking my largest deer ever 7 minutes into legal light last year.

FWIW, Everything I have read, including the specs at leupold.com state that the tube is 30mm on the VX-6 3-18x44?

I had one, and it is definitely a 30mm tube.

Correct. The tactical models may be 34mm. It's a killer scope!!

"Correct. The tactical models may be 34mm. It's a killer scope!!"[/quote]


Yes, I'm sure that is what Cotis was referring to....

Damn, I apologize for the incorrect info I posted. My bad! CRS disease strikes again. The 3-18x is definitely a 30mm tube, NOT 34mm. The 4-24x vx-6 is the 34mm tube, that's why I didn't go with that one (and really glad I didn't).

I still love the scope