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SFP.

I'm thinking SFP like most American scopes. Haven't heard anything otherwise. I have one coming, haven't yet examined a VX-6, but hope to remedy that early next week.

DF

Kennyboy,

Man, we haven't heard you called that in a while...

And, how sweet it is.

Everything I find out about the VX-7 seems vague. What's the story on that series and how do they differ from VX-6's?

DF

I've a VX6 1-6x24 with Illum German #4 for a bit. It's for a 3 gun comp rifle and will see a lot of rounds.

Initial impressions are that it is the only 1-6x scope other then the Swaro Z6 1-6x I would use. Illumination is daylight usable, stock turret w/CDS is nice, magnification at 1x seems to be as close as you can get to a true 1x in a scope. Still trying to find reticle specs though.....

Today, I got my VX-6 1-6x24 with German #4, if you can call it that. This reticle, as FOst pointed out, is more of a post and duplex than a true #4. The only thing remotely #4, vs. a duplex, the duplex has posts that are tapered at the point. This one has square ended posts.

It's hard to photograph reticles. Here's my best shot with an S50 Canon. My skin isn't that splotchy, just the effects of enhancement techniques to best show the reticle.

I've seen #4's, have one in a Swaro Z5. This, IMHO, is no #4. But, it's not bad. I may even like it more than a classic #4, especially those with super heavy posts.

Next is my 9.3x62 Mauser wearing the VX-6. I think it's going to be a fast combo. This scope is really bright and it's very easy to find the sweet spot, which is very forgiving.

I just got the scope mounted this PM and haven't had time to compare with Z3, Z5 or VX-3.

DF

I like the reticle and the scope/rifle combo DF.

Thanks, Ken.

The B&C Medalist comb is perfect for this height ring and I have about 3/16th's inch clearance with the straight, Oberndorf style bolt handle. Those steel QD Warnes are pretty heavy, scope with rings, 1# 3.3 oz. The scope is 14.6 oz., the rings, 4.7 oz.

The rig is 8# 14 oz., but feels lighter, as it balances nicely at the front action screw. I could save a few ounces with Talley LW's, but wouldn't have the QD feature. I could use Talley QD's, but these Weaver bases are all tweaked for this gun.

My goal was 8.5 pounds. I'm over by 6 oz. Could get pretty close to target wt. with VX-3 1.5-5x20 and Talley LW rings. But, I think I like this better and 6 oz isn't a big deal. The VX-6, IMHO, is worth the few extra ounces.

DF

Edited to add, gun without scope is 7# 10.7 oz.

Very nice. Anxious to hear what you have to say.

DF,

I love what you have put together. I have to question your choice of bases/rings. To my eyes, that scope looks pretty high to me. If when shouldering the rifle, you're looking right through the scope, then I have no further comment. But, if you're looking through the bottom of the scope I'd re-look the issue.

With respect,

Alan

Alan,

The scope does look high, I'll admit. But the Medalist comb is pretty high and the 30mm scope has a larger profile that we're accustom to seeing. The optical center of a 30mm scope is higher than a 1". IIRC, these are low Warnes, .25" top of base to bottom of scope. Will double check that when I get home.

When I close my eyes, shoulder the rifle, then open my eyes, I'm in the perfect optical center of the scope. I like a heads up position and I don't stock crawl. That's why I like my scopes mounted more to the rear than most, why I find it hard to work with a Ruger #1.

My only question with the rings is not height, but weight. These Warnes are heavy, but as I look around, I don't want flimsy rings on a 9.3x62 (or anything else). These steel rings are tough and have a good reputation for returning to zero. So, I'll put up with 4.7 oz. rings, at least for now. And, I already had them on hand...

DF

DF,

I stand corrected

Alan

Not corrected, you weren't wrong. You made a valid observation...

DF

That reticle looks like it would be good for low light work. I'm assuming that is a Fire Dot reticle. Some folks over at OpticsTalk have those reticles in some of their Leupy's and they are reporting good things about them.

It is a Fire Dot, just not turned on.

It's a nice gadget, adjusts brighter with each push of the button, maxes out, then starts getting dimmer with each additional push. So you can push the button while it cycles up, then down, to the brightness you want.

I like it.

DF

Personally, I'd slide that front QD ring a bit forward on the base. Otherwise, I think you'll be happy with that setup.

I have a VX-6 1-6x24mm illuminated German #4 scope as well, and pondering which of my .375 H&H rifles to mount it on.

FOst,

I've got the front ring in the rear most position for scopes with shorter bodies. I may use a 4200 3-9x40 or similar for load development, but it's not so short bodied.

The ones needing this front ring position include the VX-3 2.5-8x36, which I had considered using before getting the VX-6.

With straight bodied scopes, it would probably look better moved forward.

Wonder how these scopes with all this electronic gadgetry are going to hold up to heavy recoil?

DF

Only time and lots of rounds down the tube will tell.

Not shot enough the VX-6 but the one on test stand the recoil of 300Winch mag (180/200grs) and 9,3x74R (286/293grs)well without any sign of reticule failure.

One VX-R, Firedot reticule, i used, took more than 200 rounds of Hornady 30-06 (180grs)in around two hours and half of shooting cinema in Germany. Rifle weighted 2,9kg (6,4lbs). No issue.

Have two VXIII, they are doing well, even the one on my light Sako TRG-S 338 Lapua Mag(7,93lbs)with its brisk and fast recoil...

And, in case of, Leupold customer service is rather good!

Dom

I have some rounds under mine now. A couple observations-

While I don't particularly care all that much about it, the glass clarity and "brightness" are obviously better then past Leupolds. I didn't have them side by side but it wouldn't surprise me if it compares favorably to the Swaro Z6I 1-6x.

The adjustments and tracking are consistent at least for now.

CDS knobs are not available yet according to Leupold......



In case some might like to see a pic of the turrets-

Did they say when the CDS knobs are going to be ready?

DF