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from their 2010 catalog

NEW� ILLUMINATED RETICLE
Our all-new, third-generation illumination will keep you on
target like never before. We�ve boosted performance with
a 15 percent brighter reticle, 8 different intensity settings,
an innovative motion sensor, integrated battery storage, and
a redesigned, user-friendly interface.
INTENSITY LEVELS
� From dawn to dusk, you can match the
ambient light to the perfect illumination
setting on your reticle. At right you can see
the four high-intensity daylight levels and
four low-intensity twilight settings. One size
doesn�t fit all, and as lighting conditions shift
throughout the day, our third-generation
illumination provides the flexibility that can
make the difference between hit and miss.
MOTION SENSITIVE
� The new motional sensor automatically turns off during inactivity, and
reactivates with even slight movement. This not only keeps you ready for action
during the waiting game, but increases battery life over the long run.
USER FRIENDLY
� An off position between each intensity setting lets you easily turn off
illumination, and snap it back on right where you left it. No more cycling
through all the settings to find where you were. There is also a hard stop at
the end of the dial, so you can be sure the reticle is off.
Born from a long line of highperformance
riflescopes, the VX-3
builds on everything we�ve learned
about hunting optics in our 100-plus
years of experience. Our exclusive
Xtended Twilight Lens System shines
in low light conditions, with indexmatched
coatings to deliver more
light at dawn and dusk.
We then added DiamondCoat 2, for
increased light transmission and
over-the-top abrasion resistance,
while blackened lens edges cut glare
and boost contrast and resolution.
Now available with our thirdgeneration
illumination module,
with multiple intensity settings and
motion sensitivity, it�s perfect for
your next hunt.
BATTERY STORAGE
� The common CR-2032 powers the
illumination module, and we�ve built
in an integrated replacement battery
storage compartment under the elevation
and windage adjustment covers

Hmmm, I don't think this has ever was a problem before it was "fixed." Never was it a problem being too dim, the reticles have always been too bright to use.

This ain't just a dig at Leupold. I've got a very expensive NightForce that isn't any better.

Terry

i think this looks like they have tried to make it less bright. the yhave 4 nighttime settings now so they dont blind you like nightforce does. Plus these appear to only illuminate the center not the entire reticle like nightforce

Leupold had the poorest designed illumination reticle module of any scope I have used. This includes Zeiss, Swarovski, S&B, & even Simmons. Prone to failure, over powers image, no auto off, & drained battery rapidly. Obviously, someone makes this module for Leupold, but spec reads like a very competitive design. Glad to find out Leupold is solving this deficiency in their product line even though it represents a small percentage of sales in the US.