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I once had a heavy duplex in a 1.75-6 Leupold and didn't like it either. I'd prefer a German #4 type reticle. I bought a VX-3 1.75-6x32 heavy duplex a couple of years ago and out of the box had issues with the elevation turret. When the scope arrived at Leupold I inquired about the cost of having a German #4 installed. Was told since they needed to take the scope apart anyway there would not be a charge. Got the scope back fixed with the German #4 installed. I seriously like the scope. It's mounted on a 30-30 which may seem like overkill but I don't care. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1246.photobucket.com/albums/gg601/cdbeagle/Marlin%20336.jpg)
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I've found that I'm actually faster with a low power scope than with irons. I have to align irons but if my scope is set right,I'm using it just like a red dot with both eyes open,and it's actually faster than aligning two points on irons. I could also have a shot at 20 yards or a shot at 200 on the same day,at the same place.
Exactly. With a varible like the 2-7 on low power it is easy to leave both eyes open and "see" in front of a fleeing critter looking for an opening--I've killed a number of elk in the spruce/fir elk jungles that way. Anything beyond 3x, and it becomes more difficult. Casey Not my experience. At least beyond 35 yards.
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I've found that I'm actually faster with a low power scope than with irons. I have to align irons but if my scope is set right,I'm using it just like a red dot with both eyes open,and it's actually faster than aligning two points on irons. I could also have a shot at 20 yards or a shot at 200 on the same day,at the same place.
Exactly. With a varible like the 2-7 on low power it is easy to leave both eyes open and "see" in front of a fleeing critter looking for an opening--I've killed a number of elk in the spruce/fir elk jungles that way. Anything beyond 3x, and it becomes more difficult. Casey Not my experience. At least beyond 35 yards. Shots closer than 35 yards are very common here. I rolled a doe on a dead run with a 90 degree, left to right crossing shot from 10 yards this past season. Was tough enough with my 3-9 variable set on 3x. Sure wouldn't have wanted to try it with 6x.. Shots like that are precisely why my usual heavy cover still hunting/driving rifle wears a 1-4x variable.
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I've shot game as close as 10', and agree, the lowest possible setting is the one you want. A 2X or 3X is superior in every possible way to a 6x in that instance.
But beyond 25 yards, I find, even in "the thick", the 6x is not only NOT a handicap, it can really be a help "threading the needle."
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Yeah, that's why I like the 3-9 variables on most of my general purpose deer rifles. Set them on 3 for the close shots when on the move through heavy cover and dial them up as needed to avoid the obstacles on the longer shots.
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I've shot game as close as 10', and agree, the lowest possible setting is the one you want. A 2X or 3X is superior in every possible way to a 6x in that instance.
But beyond 25 yards, I find, even in "the thick", the 6x is not only NOT a handicap, it can really be a help "threading the needle."
I think a 6X is about the best all around scope and I have a little more confidence in the mechanicals of the fixed. This year however,I may have found my new favorite scope in the Vortex Razor HD LH 1.5-8X32. Only time will tell how durable it is but in every other aspect I have never had a scope I like better for the type hunting I do.
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I like the 2-7x33 Leupy's. I have (2) VX-1's with heavy duplex, a VX-II with a #4 and a VX-2 with a post and duplex reticle. All reside on lever guns. Will be purchasing another for a recently acquired .444 Marlin.
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.444 Marlin VX2 2-7 ![[Linked Image]](http://i66.tinypic.com/2hghkt4.jpg)
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Well I just picked one up for $311 with LRD reticle. It's gonna replace the VX-6 2-12x42 I have on my 338-06. Seems like a reasonable price for what it is and save me nearly a 1/2 pound in the process 
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