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Can anyone tell me what the $550 difference between the VX6 2X12X42 w/ fire dot plex and the VX5 2X10X42 with the fire dot plex is? I plan to put it on my 7mm-08 and a 300 yard shot is pretty long up here in my area. Thanks
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Are you talking VX-5HD and VX-6HD? If so I think they are pretty much the same scope except the 6HD has an reticle level indicator feature and comes with ALUMINA FLIP UP LENS COVERS and a THROW LEVER for the power ring. The 5HD has a really wide PLEX with a little thinner lines than the standard Leupold PLEX. I have seen pics of the PLEX in the 6HD and I believe it is heavier and not as wide a PLEX as the 5HD. I think it has the same plex reticle as the original VX-6.
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Thanks. Yes, the VX5 HD and the VX6 HD. I guess what im really wondering is if there is any appreciable difference in the glass quality between the two.
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I have a VX-5HD, in 2-10X42 on a .30-06.
At 2X, FOV is wide enough to see the end of the barrel, glass is fantastic. CDS ,so far, has been good.
It now remains the only Leupold in service on a rifle that can be dialed, the rest are Nightforces and Super-Chickens.
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You can get your job done, by Leupold for less than those 2.......might suggest a VX-3I.....
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Is there a difference in glass quality between the VX3 series and the VX 5/6 series scopes?
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Personally, I think the 3 series glass on Leupold is very good.......now if I want better, I will probably look at a Euro...that's just me.
I have a Swarovski Z3 as new in box with all papers, BRX reticle, 3-10x42 if you would be interested. I don't currently hunt areas with long shots. Not sure what you were looking at on the high end Leupolds, but know they get pricey.
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One thing not mentioned is the zoom ratio, if I can be Captain Obvious here. Just a feeling, but it seems like there have been more complaints about the original VX-6 than the VX-5HDs. My own 2-10x42 has been trouble-free so far, and has pretty nice glass to my eye, as well as great low-light performance. It spent time on a .308, then moved to my FC 6mm. Total of maybe 300 shots. Hope it lasts. For the price, I'd pony up a bit more for an SHV, but mine was won in one of Doug's drawings.
A VX-3i 3.5-10 was also very nice, but sold to finance something else. No drama from either while sighting in. Might go with a Meopta Optika now, since Form has already beat one as hard as I might, ever.
Lots of good choices now.
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One thing not mentioned is the zoom ratio, if I can be Captain Obvious here. Just a feeling, but it seems like there have been more complaints about the original VX-6 than the VX-5HDs. My own 2-10x42 has been trouble-free so far, and has pretty nice glass to my eye, as well as great low-light performance. It spent time on a .308, then moved to my FC 6mm. Total of maybe 300 shots. Hope it lasts. For the price, I'd pony up a bit more for an SHV, but mine was won in one of Doug's drawings.
A VX-3i 3.5-10 was also very nice, but sold to finance something else. No drama from either while sighting in. Might go with a Meopta Optika now, since Form has already beat one as hard as I might, ever.
Lots of good choices now. Shv yep over and over again. Leupolds failed me over and over can’t except junk even if it’s got a life time guarantee.
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My VX3i’s have done fine so far.
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