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Doesnt seem to effect the balance point with or without a full magazine since the balance point is at the center of the rifle. Its pretty near perfect. I am running a Blackhawk Mountain sling on it. I am very sensitive to a unbalanced rifle. In the past, I would rather carry a heavier balanced rifle than a lighter unbalanced one.

Do you think the rifle is lighter than factory specs, or the scope?

Buy both...and see.

Don't know. I know the scope looks like it would be heavier than it is but its not. In fact its about the same weight as my German Docter 3x9 40mm. I compared the specs from other 6x optics from the European companies and the Leupold is the lightest weight and the others don't have a firedot at their weight.

Seriously considering a 3x18x44 for my 223!

Getting smokey in here?

Forgive my ignorance but what does that mean?? Have not heard that phrase before and I was a forum moderator on a few forums.

I think it means you need a new scale.....

Ah, perhaps. Either way, I don't think a couple of oz either way effects how the gun will carry or be used. At least I cant tell a few oz either way. If I start to , I will just leave my snuff can at home when hunting.

Nice shooting rig there. Congrats.

And a new set of calipers.

The rig shot 1/4" moa in better weather conditions. I didn't think necessary to document every target shot given the crappy weather conditions or even after its first initial range visit. I was just happy to get the targets off the board before they blew away.
I suppose I can take some more pics next range visit if there is any skeptics in the crowd.

Its nice to see a rig come together so easily.Congrats on that! But I need a bowl of popcorn here real soon.........

Thank you. Its a holiday, kick back with a beer. Its 10 degrees here so its got to be colder in MN. My sister lives in Minneapolis. We usually get your weather a day later.

Great looking rifle. I like the VX6 and thought about putting the 2-12 on my 270. The 3-18 wouldn't be my first choice, but looks like its working great for you.

I ended up with the Swarovski Z3 3-10. Light scope and lots of ability with the BRH.

Swarovski is a good scope. I had a older Z3 on a 300 Win I carried for years. Had the VX6 3x18 only come in a 50mm, I wouldn't have gone with it. I have had 50mm before and don't find them necessary with today's optics for my needs.
The difference between the 2x12 and 3x18 was only 2mm and they both have 30mm tubes. 42mm verses 44mm. After I hunted with it, I knew I would be buying another one for this Fly Weight Rig I was planning. The Firedot is great and am sold on the concept. I had the opertunity to scope over a few deer out at 200 yards in some heavy sleet with my other rifle that has this exact scope on it. It made a huge difference in less than ideal shooting conditions. Leupold also gives you a free custom CDS turet. I have not had them make me one yet. I have to finalize my loads when its warmer. You can find a competitive price on these VX6 optics if you look hard enough. They have a VX6 4x24 that just came out. I am thinking about one for a new predictor rig but we will see, I spent my rathole money on this rig.

You won't regret it AF. I really like mine.

Nice rifle and scope mystro.

Looks like a keeper, I'm glad you wrote this up I have been looking at those VX-6's for awhile and would love to try one sometime.

Everyone that has one seems to rave about it. You can find a pretty good deal if you look around on line. I was scope shopping for about 3 months so I could see most all the premium optics in person. The VX6 is a real standout. The way the firedot is enclosed, automatically turns on with motion and is totally water proof has been well thought out.. Check out some of the torture videos. The VX6 strapped on the ATV wheel is cool.






Here is a better pic of my other one. In the box you get a set of bikini caps, neoprene cover, Leupold sticker, coupon for free CDS with serial number on it. I think that's it.