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I'm guessing it will, if enough Americans say they're interested. NF seems to listen to what potential customers want.

Thanks........guess I do remember reading about that reticle, but I haven't seen it in person.

I actually do like the MOAR configuration, I just wish the hash marks were just a wee tad heavier.

MM

I used a 1.5-5x20mm Leupold for 12 years on a .338 Winny, then I switched to the 2.5-8x36mm Leupold for around 20 or more years. Last year I mounted a 30mm VX-5HD 2-10x42mm with illuminated Fire Dot reticle on my .338.

I may go back to the 2.5-8x36mm with the Duplex and CDS feature. It is a good set and forget scope for hunting big critters.

We used the 2.5-8 Leupold for 20 plus years on our rifles ( no failures), easily good for 400 yard shots on big game. They are now used as a back-up System ( in Leupold QD System). About 5 years ago we went to the 3.5-10 Leupold with CDS. We’re getting older, and potentially shooting farther! The little bit of extra power helps for addition distance or for long shots on smaller targets ( coyote, etc.)...with minimal loss of FOV on close shots. memtb

Another vote for 2.5-8x36 leapold, and on for a 6x36 leapold with long range reticle. Both light weight with good eye relief.

Had to resurrect this thread to ask a question. I've noticed that the Leupold line has gone from the VX3 to the VX3i. Are they comparable or are there differences that matter, good or bad? I ask because I know I can buy the new stuff almost anywhere, but if the old stuff is significantly better then I will have to search the used market.

Thanks again for all of the replies.

The VX3i is improved optically and lower priced

SurlyBob,

Based on your number of posts I presume you are new here, so welcome. There are some real helpers here.

As far as scopes go I heartily recommend Bushnell 6500 4 1/2-30X50. The reticle moves the amount corresponding to the clicks every time I move it. I now have three. They are crystal clear throughout
their magnification range. They edged out Swarovski z5 5-25X52, Leupold VX-6 4-24X52, Minox ZA 5HD 5-25X56,
Vortex Razor 5-20X50, and Zeiss Conquest HD 5-25X50.

Nikon Monarch3 4-16x42mm mildot on my .338 WM.

http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/...monarch-3-4-16x42-side-focus-mildot.html

Tract 2-10 or 3-15. Pending on Your style of hunting.
I love having 2-10. Comfortable In thick to open country all in one

That's what I have on my whelen and 338....

My Winchester 70 Classic 338 wears a VX3i 3x9x40. For some reason the 2.5x8's and the 3.5x10's are more expensive than the 3x9's (sales I assume) and I don't see enough difference to make up the $ difference if I were to be buying one new.
I don't have the experience that many here on the fire have for elk hunting, but I've hunted in AZ, CO, ID, and SD for elk.
Most places where I've hunted a 6x would be ideal. But now and then I've been in thick timber and a lower powered scope would be better IMO.
I don't think I've ever needed 9x while elk hunting. But I like the larger objective lenses for light gathering. The largest bull I've shot was just walking into thick timber right as legal shooting time started (30 minutes before dawn). I needed the light gathering for that one shot. If it were not for the light gathering issue a 2x7 would be fine for me. If I stayed out of the thick woods a FX2 6x Leupold would be great.
I like my Bushnell scopes and never have had an issue with them, but I don't have any on heavier kicking rifles, so I can't speak to that.
After reading what MD wrote about Burris Fullfield II scopes and how they handle recoil, I certainly would consider one of those.
I'm planning on a muzzle loader hunt in NM and am planning on using a 50 caliber Remington 700 Ultimate muzzle loader, it will wear a Leupold M8 4x or perhaps a Leupold VX 3 2.5x8 that I took off a 338 I bought a few years ago and sold recently. I'll do some practicing at dawn and dusk with those two scopes before I decide for sure. Good luck with your 338 and your elk hunting.

I just purchased this scope from Midway USA for less than $900.00 I will be putting this new Nightforce scope on my 7 rem. mag for my moose hunt in Alaska,best scope for the money I feel. good luck,Pete53

My favorite scope and it also rides on my 338..

Never seen a VX3i 3-9x40, something new?

What kind of reticle are you looking for? Do you use MPBR, holdovers, or dial you turrets? I'd be happy to help guide you through our catalog. https://athlonoptics.com/product-category/rifle-scopes/

Mine wears a Swarovski Z3 in 3-9x36 with a 4a reticle; prefer it to the 2.5-8x36 leapold it wore previously.

Any 2.5-8X that will mount on medium height rings from a manufacturer that offers a lifetime warranty and uses fairly thick center crosshairs in their duplex reticle. My latest Leupold's center cross hairs are a bit thin for a big game rifle, but my recent Burris scopes are more like my original Leupold VariX3's reticle.