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Originally Posted by azelkhuntr
So what is the parallax setting? Might be a great muzzle loader scope


Nearly all Leupold scopes have a 100 yard parallax setting. Except for their .22 and muzzleloader scopes, which are set at 75 yards.


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Thanks for the heads up!!!
I just ordered one from Cabelas. I remembered I had a $20 off coupon! I'm gonna stick it on one of my AR-15's.

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Originally Posted by covejeepsxj
NIB VX-1's can be had for $130 on eBay.

Technology progresses. Probably better off going with newest. IMO. For $20, I would.

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Originally Posted by chlinstructor
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So what is the parallax setting? Might be a great muzzle loader scope


Nearly all Leupold scopes have a 100 yard parallax setting. Except for their .22 and muzzleloader scopes, which are set at 75 yards.

They did have some shotgun/muzzle loaders at 75. I believe my slam 2x7 on my inline is. Not sure I can tell the difference, but where I hunt, I ike it in theory.

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The specs mirror a VX-1.

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Originally Posted by Zerk
Originally Posted by covejeepsxj
NIB VX-1's can be had for $130 on eBay.

Technology progresses. Probably better off going with newest. IMO. For $20, I would.



Yea, those $130 E-bay specials are probably old stock. Leupold upgraded both the VX1 and VX2 several years ago. Current VX-1's and VX-2's are a MUCH better scope than the older versions. They sold off old stock dirt cheap a few years ago when they made the upgrade and $130 for one of the old ones is no bargain. Easiest way to tell is that the windage and elevation turrets on the old ones are friction adjustable. New VX-1's are now click adjustable.


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NIB VX-1's can be had for $130 on eBay.

Technology progresses. Probably better off going with newest. IMO. For $20, I would.



Yea, those $130 E-bay specials are probably old stock. Leupold upgraded both the VX1 and VX2 several years ago. Current VX-1's and VX-2's are a MUCH better scope than the older versions. They sold off old stock dirt cheap a few years ago when they made the upgrade and $130 for one of the old ones is no bargain. Easiest way to tell is that the windage and elevation turrets on the old ones are friction adjustable. New VX-1's are now click adjustable.


Of course, easiest way to tell is look and see what is printed on the scope VX-I (Roman numeral) or VX-1 (Arabic number)............

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You buttheads just cost me $300 bucks minus a $20 credit for an order over $150. If nothing else, couple of 22's are due for new scopes.


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One is en route for an AR with $5 shipping. Appreciated.


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Originally Posted by Zerk
Originally Posted by covejeepsxj
NIB VX-1's can be had for $130 on eBay.

Technology progresses. Probably better off going with newest. IMO. For $20, I would.



Current Production Model #

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Leupold-VX-1-3-9x40mm-Duplex-Rifle-Scope-113874-/352098309625?epid=93476218&hash=item51fab1d5f9:g:muQAAOSw0j9ZUTYK


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I did buy one to find out. Plan to throw one on a new Ruger American Ranch 450 Bushmaster to see if one of those lower dots will coincide with 300 yards.

Iowa deer regulation changes and all....

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$150?

Buy the fugking thing and find out.

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Yea, but those don't have the cool new 'American Marksman' name.....or even that cool new crosshair with all those marks.

Duplex? Those are so vintage.

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NIB VX-1's can be had for $130 on eBay.

Technology progresses. Probably better off going with newest. IMO. For $20, I would.



Current Production Model #

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Leupold-VX-1-3-9x40mm-Duplex-Rifle-Scope-113874-/352098309625?epid=93476218&hash=item51fab1d5f9:g:muQAAOSw0j9ZUTYK



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Some long range shooters like the windplex. Some find it busy. I can see the advantage of it. But if I were building a long range rifle, I'd probably go higher end. But that is more because alot of my hunting is low light, which I think is where the quality shows. Though zoom ratios and FOV cost.

I suspect if you look at a cheap scope today, it blows away something from 20 years ago.

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I received one of the American Marksman in the mail today. Compared it to a Redfield Revolution TAC out on the patio. Very similar in size, looks like the erector housing is one and the same. Glass is almost identical. I like the reticle, not too "busy". I think I'm going to put it on a 257 Roberts project I have in the works. If I had to guess I would say it's pretty much a VX-1 with the long range windplex reticle. At $150 it's certainly worth the dough IMO.


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I received mine in the mail the other day. Haven't mounted it on anything yet. Optics seem ok, the reticle is a tad busy for my tastes but certainly usable. Not a fan of the matte finish. Seems kind of cheap. I think this might end up on an old Sako/Marlin 322 in .222. or one of the 243's I have been meaning to play with for the past year.

Midway has the new VX2 in matte finish for $199. For an extra $50 that would be the way to go. Very nice scope.


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Received One today.....Glass in mine seems right there with my VX2......The lens edge is not black Like the VX2.....Other Than That seams to be a great deal for 149.99.....

As for the Finish it appears to be the same finish as any other Leupold..... I have a VX2 and a VX6 to compare.....To be Honest the Glass is shockingly Good....

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Received One today.....Glass in mine seems right there with my VX2......The lens edge is not black Like the VX2.....Other Than That seams to be a great deal for 149.99.....


^^^This^^^

Love mine! Wish I had ordered two of them while I had $20 bucks off and free shipping.


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Originally Posted by chlinstructor
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Received One today.....Glass in mine seems right there with my VX2......The lens edge is not black Like the VX2.....Other Than That seams to be a great deal for 149.99.....


^^^This^^^

Love mine! Wish I had ordered two of them while I had $20 bucks off and free shipping.


Yep. More than pleased with it. It will go on my Colt AR Match Target.


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I believe that I'll order one. Talked with a leupie tech yesterday and he said the dots were placed for a .300 win mag 180 zeroed at 200. the first dot is 2.2" below the crosshairs at 100 and should work for the .300/180/200 yard zero at 300. Second dot is 4.8"low and should be close at 400. Third dot is 7.2 low and should work at 500.

With a .17 hmr that is 8" low at 200 the second dot (4.8"low) should put me right on the back line of a ground squirrel...


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