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We just got back from Cabelas where I got a new 3-9 variable.

I started with fixed x scopes and have a dozen or so but now I prefer variables.

They took the 10% off coupon we get in the mail for one of these.

Wait a cottonpickin minute...I am workin this side of the street.

Yep, probably another half-dozen here...

Sorry couldn't resist. Street, what street, I didn't see no stink'n street!!

I'm not sure how Leupold obtains their weights. They list the FX3 as 13.6oz's but I just got 11.5 for one brand new out of the box...so 2.1oz's less than listed....that said, I think the 6x36 is a little lighter than the 10oz's they list as well but I don't want to pull one out of the rings to confirm. I can say a VXII 2-7 is only 9.9 and the FXII is probably lighter.

Anyone seen an FX3 6x42 that goes 13.6?

I should add that the FX3 I put on the scales has the heavy duplex so the wide and LRD should be a little lighter...

JMCUBIC,

I got my latest 6x42 (matte finish, Heavy Duplex) directly from Leupold maybe 6 months ago, and it felt heavy to me compared to the many older 6x42's I've owned, going back to single-coated M8's. I weighed it and it was right there with the 13.6 ounces listed. Maybe they've lightened them up again since then.

I've never weighed a 6x42 that went as light as 11.5 ounces, but it would sure be nifty if the latest models are that light!

I've weighed a bunch of 6x36's, again beginning with single-coated M8's and most recently with FX-II's. All went right around 10 ounces,

Did the surgilube come in the box or did they give it to you at customer service?

I've never met a Leupold 6X I didn't like.....

I think most of the 6x42's I've weighted were in the mid 11's...which is why I put this one on the scale when it came in. It could be that my scale is off a couple of oz's....

My FX3 6x42 is also 11.5oz.

That proves it. Mule Deer and Leupold have FATTY SCALES.

Is that Canadian or US...?

Dober

Leupold 3x20 is my current woods favorite, but starting to get an itch for a 6x with LRD.

Both?

Battue, is your 3x the M8 or the FX ? What reticle? Thanks.

Bobin, I too agree, until Leupold starts offering the Matte/Duplex as a factory production option standard, I am probably not buying another. The 6x optically is fine, but the package they offer it in is lacking.

I have bought 3 Elite's in my last purchases, all great glass, and reticle, and dependable. Personally I'd rather the B&L name stayed, but ignoring that and looking purely at the quality/value, I am very happy w/the Elite scopes, and I have run many.

As to Leupold 6x's - well it's a good thing for Leupold that Zeiss does not make a Conquest in 6x, as I'd probably never look back. Zeiss does not play 'games' w/consumers trying to manipulate them into upcharges for a reticle as you say Bobin, that has been around for decades.

On my electronic scale, all the 6x36's I've had go 9.5 oz's (or "right around 10 ounces" as you say).

Leupold is one of those rare companies that overstates the weight of their scopes.

Well, it looks as if a gloss 6x36 gets put on top of the Sako Forester Deluxe 308.
Thanks for the comments.
Steve

65BR,

The ones I have are the new FX with a 3minute Dot reticle. Think I read they are actually a 3.4x, but I could be wrong.




The one on the left may be a one of a kind. Although it does work well in taking out some of the guessing if needed when shooting longer. Did it for fun, and it did work on this little Doe for my first go with a .22-250 and Barnes TSX. They have bounced around on a few rifles already and it's almost like not having a scope on top. The rifles handle much better and for in the woods are just about perfect.

And for those who think you can't shoot groups adequate for Big Game, with the lower powers and fat reticles, at ranges that will cover most opportunities.

With the above 3x:

200yards:



300yards: