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While talking to Leupold this evening on the way home from hunting, I gave my often expressed request for a 3x Long Tube.
This time I was given an answer that there is a good chance it will be offered initially as a custom shop option to get a feel for customer response. If things go as planned it can be expected sometime in 2010, and introduction will be preceded by a magazine article. I'm guessing in time for hunting season.
There was no request for the info to be off the record, so I'm passing it on. Those here who have said they would buy one or two just may have the chance to put the money up. OK, going to have to embarress myself, what is a 3x long tube, why would it be so popular?
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Mabye not entirely a bad idea, M1s, might be better equipped than many rifles that were used in war long ago.....
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3x fixed power scope with no front bell. Tube is noticeably longer than the 2.5x and fits long actions mo better.
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Here is a length comparison of the Leupold 3x, note the available mounting surface between the scopes: ![[Linked Image]](http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/oregon45/DSCN4494.jpg) From left: Zeiss Conquest 1.8-5.5; Trijicon Accupoint 3-9; Leupold 2.5-8x; Leupold M8 3x Here is a Leupold 3x compared to a Weaver K3 ![[Linked Image]](http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/oregon45/DSCN2768.jpg) Leupold 3x on a Ruger 77 458 Win Mag: ![[Linked Image]](http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/oregon45/DSCN2965.jpg) Leupold 3x on a McMillan stocked pre-64 Model 70: note how low the scope can be mounted with its small objective bell: ![[Linked Image]](http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/oregon45/DSCN3055.jpg) Leupold 3x's on Ruger #1's in 7x57 and 450/400 Nitro Express 3" ![[Linked Image]](http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/oregon45/DSCN4416.jpg)
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Long tube as per the older ones, or shorter tube?
I believe it all when I see them for sale at a reasonable price.
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Why is the old long tube 3x better than say a 1x4 or the 2.5x other than the tube being longer?
I've owned all three at on time or another and was pleased with all of them.
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i sure would like one,but i sure wont be paying a grand for a new one.
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Great news! One would be just right for the BRNO Effect that's on the way up here! And another for the No.1 9.3, and another for......  Jeff
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The Leupold rep said the length would be right around 11inches.
laissez les bons temps rouler
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Just in time for the Safari Express to be released too (I hope)
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Out of curiousity, are you a chemist? Or do you have 6.02X10^23 dogs (per your avatar)
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Great news! One would be just right for the BRNO Effect that's on the way up here! And another for the No.1 9.3, and another for...... Jeff Jeff, did I have my 3x mounted on the little 222 Effect when I sent you the photo - or it simply a case of "fools seldom differ"
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Out of curiousity, are you a chemist? Or do you have 6.02X10^23 dogs (per your avatar) could be covered in moles...
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If they come back no one else liked them
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Why is it that a lot of people who post here, and profess a deep love for the 6x42, get excited about the 3x with a straight tube?
“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Posted by Brad.
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Great news! One would be just right for the BRNO Effect that's on the way up here! And another for the No.1 9.3, and another for...... Jeff Jeff, did I have my 3x mounted on the little 222 Effect when I sent you the photo - or it simply a case of "fools seldom differ" Phil, Yep, it was on there! Looks just right, and kinda why I dug one of my 3x's out of the safe, and is ready for mounting. Hopefully the mailman brings the Effect in time for a range session next weekend. You shot your .222? If you're in the area the weekend of the 19&20, there's a gunshow in Wasilla. Jeff
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Why is it that a lot of people who post here, and profess a deep love for the 6x42, get excited about the 3x with a straight tube? Because it's an incredibly versatile hunting scope, by virtue of both its optical qualities, and its physical construction i.e it's tough as nails, and it'll mount ergonomically to virtually any action under the sun. Jeff
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I could hunt a lifetime with those two scopes. Might have to throw in a few 2-7x though
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Yep, me too. But my alternate would be the Zeiss Conquest 4x. I do like them.
Jeff
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"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Half of the scopes I own are either 3x or 6x42... And it is quite a few scopes...
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