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NJelksmaker, thanks for the info. Yeah, I think I need a road trip to check out some glass.
I'm easy to please. Just need it to work without flaws.
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Thanks again. Whats your thoughts on mounting a Nightforce 2.5-10 NXS like this one on a Rem 700 long action. Thanks I think the Talley LW are available where both rings are extended maybe that would help with mounting the NF 2x10x42 on a long action without having to use a picatinny rail, maybe someone in the know will chime in!
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Yeah, I was thinking, if I went with that scope and Talley LW mounts I would need the extended style.
Thanks for your input.
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VX-6 2-12 on my 260. ![[Linked Image]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/Kimber7man/IMG_1303.jpg)
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Yes Sir, that 260 looks nice. The scope on there looks to balance real well.
I'm sure it works just fine.
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I just ordered a new VX-6 2-12x42mm with the new FireDot Wind-Plex reticle. Leupold's website states it is a A 10 MOA Wind hold Reticle with FireDot. Has anyone played with one yet?
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Heard about it. Doubt many have seen it as that's a brand new offering.
I'm interested in your assessment of the Wind hold reticle. Sounds like a good thing. My std. duplex 2-12 is probably my favorite scope.
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Thanks again. Whats your thoughts on mounting a Nightforce 2.5-10 NXS like this one on a Rem 700 long action. Thanks A far superior choice if working without flaws is your primary concern. Nightforce has the game locked up in that regards. As far as the VX6's- they have been better than VX3's, 2's, etc., but still have seen too many issues and they are not reliable enough in my experience.
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I'm not a long range hunter, as I enjoy getting close to game.
I was thinking about a scope with turrets for some fun shooting at target afar.
Not really wanting a scope at 32oz. About 20-22 oz max.
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Since that is your criteria, that 2-12 VX6 will be a great rig, all 16.8 oz of it. I'm not a huge spinner either, just tinker with it. I've got almost 400 rounds down my 7mag/160's/150's out to 900 yds, back to 200 yard zero, and everywhere in between. It's been perfect so far. Tikka 695 7mm Rem Mag [img:left] ![[Linked Image]](http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/JGrimes_2007/FullSizeRender_zpswfzevrz3.jpg) [/img]
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JG won't toot his own horn...  But, I can...  Check this link for what a good hunter with a Tikka 7RM/160 NAB's and a VX-6 2-12x42 can accomplish...  Of course, we can't give the scope all the credit...  DF http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/8867802/1
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I have a vx6 3x18x44 on one of my elk hunting rigs. Great glass only thing I do not like is the side focus. I carry my gun on a safari sling, and the dang focus is always turned up to infinity.
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I recently bought a VX-6 1x6 illuminated that will go brown bear hunting this spring on either a .375/338 or a .458 Win Mag. Had it out a few times working on loads and so far I'm very happy. Nice and clear and unlike the VX III scopes, I can adjust the eyepiece so that I get a nice clear picture and reticle without wearing my glasses. It's a bit heavier than I like, but those two calibers can use the extra weight.
Phil Plus 1. I bought this same scope for my Dakota 76 in .416 Rigby and I have to agree. I hope to be posting photos this fall with a Cape Buffalo in the foreground and me posing behind it. If it is me in the foreground, and the Cape Buffalo on top, then maybe it wasn't so good.  donsm70
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Just wanted to say thanks, for your input on this thread.
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I'm not a long range hunter, as I enjoy getting close to game.
I was thinking about a scope with turrets for some fun shooting at target afar.
Not really wanting a scope at 32oz. About 20-22 oz max.
Thanks
Gotta wonder why the desire for 2-12x scope, considering the above. I can't imagine a 6x42 not being a simple solution. YMMV
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2X is very nice for off hand shooting, 12X is very nice for longer range shots. The CDS is handy for shots over 400 yds.
The VX-6 duplex is one of the best, the glass is super, the eyebox, generous.
What's not to like.
Nothing against the FX-3 6x42, even with an M1. Great glass, good ER, tough scope, fewer moving parts, lighter, sleeker. It just won't go 2X to 12X.
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6x works close and far. He said he likes to get close. It's no trick to hit beer cans at 500 yards with a 6x. Deer tend to be a little bigger, even if the beer can is a 40 ounce Olde E...
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6x works close and far. He said he likes to get close. It's no trick to hit beer cans at 500 yards with a 6x. Deer tend to be a little bigger, even if the beer can is a 40 ounce Olde E... Or a Crown Royal Box at 700 yards if I remember one of your old posts correctly 
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That was a 3.5-10x, I doubt I had it dialed all the way up, I really don't remember. I tended to shoot a bunch with things at 6x'ish
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That was a 3.5-10x, I doubt I had it dialed all the way up, I really don't remember. I tended to shoot a bunch with things at 6x'ish Thought it was the fixed 6.
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