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Late fall...

Thanks for the heads up.

We can always use the turrets like they are. I just like the convenience of a dedicated CDS. I guess I'm too lazy to make a cheat sheet or tape a range card on my stock...

DF

Man I wish Leupold would pull their head out of their asses and build that same scope with a 40-42mm objective...

I want to do some comparisons, the VX-6 1-6x24, with other scopes, but am not sure the best way to proceed.

Scopes on hand include Z3 4-12x50 BT, Z5 3.5-18x44 BT, VX-3 3.5-10x40 CDS and Conquests 3-9x40 and 3.5-10x50.

If I put them all on 6 power, the 24mm objective on the VX-6 is going to put it at a tactical disadvantage against 44mm and 50mm objectives, and I won't be comparing apples with apples.

What's the best way to compare these, or can it be done in a meaningful way?

DF

They are ready. I've had one on my 2-12 for six weeks or so now.

Hi Jorge,

May be, if american hunters ask for they will but 1-6x24 is first aimed at euro market, where driven hunt scopes (high quality models mostly) represent a big business (Swaro, Kahles, Zeiss, S&B) and where they compete against red dot sights for driven hunts (hunting habit which develops everywhere because of proliferation of wild boars mainly).

This explanation is not from my imagination but from discussion and meeting with Leupold staff at IWA for the former two editions.

Must take in consideration the sale volume the manufacturer can expect before introducing new product.

When i'm "on the fire" it seems most of people look for bigger magnification, waiting for the over state border longer shot. I believe for the moment they will stay with 24mm.

Dom

PS: just for you! No Leupold but Atelier VC in white .600NE. Buff beware!! (not mine)

How do you like your 2-12?

DF

Very much so, so far anyway. It's the easiest variable to get behind I've ever tried.

I've seen that with my VX-6 1-6x24. It's super easy to shoulder the gun and find the sweet spot. It does seem very forgiving.

DF

For this sort of game, scope is very important but mounting even more. And, like a shotgun, rifle must be adapted to shooter, in close encounters or big dangerous game hunting a well adapted scope with a well adapted rifle and mount will give the advantage!

Problem with most modern rifles (mostly US but Europeans too) is the stock, often too long and more adapted to sitting or prone shooting than fast off hand shoot.

These new VX-6 are not so bad to say the least for rapid, on the run and close in shots....

Dom

The ones for the 1/4 MOA scopes are. The 1/10th Mil turreted ones (like the 1-6x24 w/German #4) are not. Supposedly the actual turret itself will be different...

Oh, I misunderstood. Sorry about that.

Figure out what you want the scope to do and start from there. When I decided on the Swaorvski z55-25X52 I wanted at least 18X on the top end a weight of no more than 18 ounces and very good low light performance and the ability to see small details. It is now on my .257 SLR.

For my .375 I wanted at least 14X on the top end and at least 3" of eye relief. Also I wanted it to be good in low light. I ended up with a Bushnell 4200 4-16XX40.

Maybe this helps you decide what you want. Also I don't much care if others think my ultra light .257 SLR's 52mm scope is too big or my .375's scope doesn't have enough field of view. I practice with it on 16X for quick shooting so when it is on 4X, like when I am hunting, it is like a wide screen T.V.

No problem. I wish they were and even though the guys at Leupold said that they wouldn't I still want to try fitting an MOA one one it....

I think it would look good on that Talkeetna with the upgraded NECG iron sights.

DF