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Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? JGRaider #9155739 09/05/14
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,238 Likes: 11 Central Louisiana	Ya gotta be pretty good to take advantage of luck... DF

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Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? Dirtfarmer #9155751 09/05/14
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T_O_M Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,477 Likes: 3 State of Jefferson	DF - Exactly. Since the OP was talking about a Rem 722 in .338 Federal, the slightly shorter tubes should be great. Take care ... Tom Anyone who thinks there's two sides to everything hasn't met a M�bius strip. Here be dragons ...

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? T_O_M #9155882 09/05/14
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OP powdr Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2005 Posts: 9,611 Central Texas	Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna go w/the 3.5-10x40 w/post and duplex. I had it made in the custom shop w/the .6 wire in the middle instead of .75. The 6x42 has the .6 wire for the reticle. Really want to get me a VX6 2-12X42 but just don't have the funds at present. powdr Last edited by powdr; 09/05/14.

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? powdr #9155913 09/05/14
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,238 Likes: 11 Central Louisiana	powdr, I found mine used on Ebay for $600 to my door. Can't seem to find that deal again, but I'm looking. Now, that was pure luck... TOM, I have a VX-3 2.5-8 that I sent back for a CDS. Now, that is a sweet scope for a SA rifle. DF

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? powdr #9156138 09/05/14
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SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,475 Northern Arizona	The 6x42 by far is the better of the two short range or long range. That eye box on the 6x is superior for picking up moving animals in thick cover, when shooting off hand. When its dark thirty the 6x is best as well. It's also a clearer scope for longer ranges. I used the 6x42 under the darkest canopy and the thickest bush in WA State. It works. post duplex 338/250s

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Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? SU35 #9156231 09/05/14
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EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	Originally Posted by SU35 The 6x42 by far is the better of the two short range or long range. That eye box on the 6x is superior for picking up moving animals in thick cover, when shooting off hand. When its dark thirty the 6x is best as well. It's also a clearer scope for longer ranges. I used the 6x42 under the darkest canopy and the thickest bush in WA State. It works. post duplex 338/250s Nice shooting!!

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? EricM #9156258 09/05/14
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,370 Likes: 43 Battle Born	Damn good shooting!! Nice rifle too.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? bsa1917hunter #9156507 09/06/14
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603Country Campfire Regular 6 Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 803	I've had both scopes, but have only variables now.

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? 603Country #9156822 09/06/14
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AMRA Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,047 Alabama	FX-3 6x42 Molan Labe

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? AMRA #9157708 09/06/14
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DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884	6x42 would get my vote on a 338 Federal

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Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? DakotaDeer #9159717 09/07/14
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bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska	Got them both and have used them for years. My two favorite scopes, but if I had to pick one for the rest of my days of hunting, the 3.5-10 without question (with turrets).

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? bearstalker #9163800 09/09/14
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Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,431 Likes: 7 WA rain forest	I have shot deer at long range with the 1.75x6, the 2x7. and the 3.5x10. This one in 2013 at 477 yards was bang flip. Oi, is the 3.5x10 nicer, and easier to get them right in the kill zone. There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -Ernest Hemingway The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.-- Edward John Phelps

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? Clarkm #9231015 10/05/14
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glazer1972 Campfire Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 235	6x42

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? glazer1972 #9232410 10/05/14
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Slavek Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,223 Likes: 2	When used on medium or large game range wise 6x is upper limit of most peoples shooting ability. Given quality & reliability of modern variables I don't see reason I would pick 6x42.

Re: VX3 3.5-10X40 OR 6X42? RenoH414 #9233868 10/06/14
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kenjs1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,000 Likes: 2 Texas	big +1 renoh414. A long time 6x proponent here but latest gen of Variable scopes are so bright they make other features, like field of view, much more tangible. At least as far as the VX3 is concerned. Like you, I find myself leaving it set well below 6x and appreciating the difference. I liken it to the difference in brightness I used to enjoy using fixed X instead of variables- so the tables have turned. Combining that with knowing how to use the off side eye can really give an edge. When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of . Confucius

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