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Does anyone have any experience with this line of scopes? Particularly thinking about the 2-10X42 version. Any experienced feedback is what I'm looking for.

All the PLEX models have a WIDE PLEX opening. I didn’t like that about them. If you get a FIREDOT model it may not matter. They are easy to get behind and large comfortable view. I didn’t mount it to give advise on adjustments etc...I’ve also read the Optics are identical in quality to the vx-6hd just not 6x zoom and no reticle leveler.

I really like this scope and have been thinking about picking up a couple. I been trying to get feedback here as well on them which I hard to come by.

I have that scope via the tender mercies of gr8fuldoug's monthly giveaway; in other words, I have no skin in this.

It's a very nice scope in every respect. Time will tell if it's a good one. It's mounted on my Hawkeye Predator .308 and has only seen enough rounds to sight it in, which was accomplished easily without any drama. With the weather as it is, it'll likely be a while before it sees any more action.

The reticle is straight.

I have the 1-5x24 on my 375 H&H. Used last summer in South Africa without issue and like it.

I hunted with a vx-5 3-15 this year and took an elk at 677 yards, a mule deer at 417. CDS was spun on the elk but held over for the running deer. Went back to range, still at zero. I love this scope.

3-15x44 Firedot and a Tikka in .260 took this little meat muley at 165 yds without any issues.