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42mm objective??

DF

If it's coming in the box it will say all that stuff on the box itself.

Hi DF, think ringman was joking because of 2x12 instead of 2-12....

Dom

writing_frog,

You are a cleaver dude.

You're right, Dom. That one went right over my head. Of course he was spoofing the "2x12"...

I hadn't even noticed the 2x12.

I was scratching my head, as Ringman is very precise with what he says. That just didn't sound like something he'd write...

Thanks for saving me from that one...

DF

Not only are you going to be impressed with the optics of that particular model VX6 (I have the exact same one) but you're gonna love how easy it is to just use......FOV, eye relief, etc is fantastic even at higher mags.

I really love my VX-6 1-6x24. It has a great eye box and is super easy to shoulder the gun and "it's just there". So far, I like the VX-6 as well as any scope I've ever handled and that includes a pretty long list from top Euro's down to Tasco's, etc.

These new Leupolds seem to be about as "user friendly" as anything on the market. The glass may not be the "ultimate" but will give any Euro, even those costing more than twice as much, a good race.

The jury is still out, of course, but these may be the best buy for top end hunting and general purpose scopes currently on the market.

IMHO,

DF

I'm interested in your opinion when you get the 2-12 VX6 to see how it compares to the 6500. Not looking for some NASA equivalent test, just what your impressions are. I was eyeballing that one too and the 6500 2.5-16. I'm leaning toward the Elite mostly bc of the Rainguard. Got to admit, that FireDot would solve any low light reticle concerns I'd have.

Damn, JG, you just may talk me into trying one...

What I really want to try is the 3-18x, but I'm running out of HB rifles to mount megascopes on!

Only a sample of one, but the 2-12x42mm I tested (JGRaider's scope) was extremely close optically to a Swarovski Z3.

KDK,

Do you have a weight on that one?

Fost is absolutely right. I have only looked through this one. Sample of one here too. I trust his opinions on it as well as my own.

On my night-time optics chart test, the 2-12x VX-6 tested the same as a 2-12x Swarovski Z6.

The glass in the Z3's is good, but not the absolute top as it is in the Z6's. It tests about the same as the Zeiss Conquest, Leupold VX-3's and Minox.

John,

Well, given your findings, I can see no reason for the American hunter to buy anything more expensive than the V6. Let me crayfish and say no rational reason to not consider the V6 an Alpha Optic; on the flip side there's always pride in ownership and the snob appeal regardless of real-world performance comparisons of which I think you and Tom probably lead the world on. If some Leupolds make it through Frank's Rifles Only class that will really get my attention and others as well.

I'm gonna have to give one of those VX-6's a whirl DF, very nice looking glass.

Gunner

I might agree if they offered a first focal plane reticle. Until they do I will be happy spending a little more on a victory diavari. I have not looked thru a vx6 so can't say for sure, but suspect the optics on the zeiss are superior as well

shortmag,

I think you're correct in your analysis of glass quality. But, you have to remember, you're comparing $2-3K top Euro glass with a $900 scope. The fact that the VX-6 is even in the running is remarkable, IMHO.

Most Americans, me included, like 2nd focal plane reticles. If I was into ranging reticles, I may think more about 1st focal planes. I got out of ranging reticles and am now into turrets. and don't see any 1st focal plane advantages.

DF

DF - good points and I hear you.

I have paid $1100-1200 for each of my 2 diavaris - both 2.5-10x42 and thinking of a snagging a 2.5-10x50 for $1050 of the sample list.

I have always found ffp reticles to be helpful in low light

I am glad to hear the vx6 seems to be a great scope and a great value. I would have bought one instead of the diavari's if leupold had shipped them within a reasonable amount of time from when they were announced.

Can anyone speak to the pop up cds turrets? I understand glass is good and better than anything I use now. So I'm sold on the quality of glass for the money.

Would really like to know yalls thoughts on the turret set up and maybe how it compares to m1's. How many moa correction does it offer? Seems like I read it has 20moa per revolution? Thanks much.

Kaleb,

I can talk about the VX-3 CDS, not the VX-6 version. They are evidently different. I've heard conflicting reports about availability of the VX-6 CDS dials. I have the 1-6x24 Fire Dot, German #4 and will soon have the 2-12x42 Duplex. I'm learning as I go, and really like what I've seen and heard so far.

I'll post more when I know more.

DF