LEUPOLD VX-R

Sleek design with daylight-capable illumination; the Leupold VX R. Patented 1-button design minimizes bulk, while allowing users to select between 8 intensity settings, including a low/high indicator. The readily available CR-2023 coin-cell battery produces remarkable runtimes, while the fiber optic light pipe eliminates the need for an eyepiece-based control module. Proprietary motion sensor automatically deactivates illumination after 5 minutes of inactivity, yet reactivates instantly as soon as any movement is detected.

Leupold�s legendary Index Matched Lens System combines with edge-blackened lead free lenses for astonishing clarity and light transmission, while the extreme fast-focus eyepiece ensures optimal diopter adjustment in the field. The 30mm maintube and finger-click adjustments assure maximum adjustment precision, while the second generation waterproofing resists the effects of thermal shock much more efficiently than standard nitrogen.


Waterproof, shockproof, and backed by the Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee, the Leupold VX R is the next generation in sporting optics.
Available in the following models:

111230 Leupold VX-R 1.25-4x20 FireDot Duplex
110683 Leupold VX-R 1.25-4x20 FireDot German #4
111231 Leupold VX-R 1.25-4x20 Circle FireDot

110684 Leupold VX-R 2-7x33 FireDot Duplex
110685 Leupold VX-R 2-7x33 FireDot German #4
111233 Leupold VX-R 2-7x33 Ballistic FireDot

110686 Leupold 3-9x40 FireDot Duplex
110687 Leupold 3-9x40 FireDot German #4
111236 Leupold 3-9x40 Ballistic FireDot
112194 Leupold 3-9x40 CDS FireDot Duplex

110688 Leupold 3-9x50 FireDot Duplex
110689 Leupold 3-9x50 FireDot German #4
111237 Leupold 3-9x50 Ballistic FireDot
112195 Leupold 3-9x50 CDS FireDot Duplex

111239 Leupold VX-R 4-12x40 FireDot German #4
111240 Leupold VX-R 4-12x40 Ballistic FireDot
111238 Leupold VX-R 4-12x40 FireDot Duplex

Now that's interesting!

God knows I love Leupold scopes, but batteries and motion sensors aren't something I need in a scope.

If it's that damn dark and I want to kill something bad enough I'll break out the 1million candle power one-eyed Beagle....

Was thinkin along those lines myself.

That's funny and very true at the same time.

+1 ...

though I eagerly await the rash of second hand Leupolds to hit the classifieds when people start dumping them to make room for the motion sensor versions ...

We can only the stupidity runs that deep, though I am constantly amazed by the depths that humanity can drive that trait.

that will happen, gotta have a motion sensor, doubles as an alarm system

I wonder when they will hit the shelves? They sound interesting

so does a pig with wings ...

I'll stick with my VXIIIs and VX3s,thanks anyway Leupold. Monashee

To mount on an Etronx, to be sure...

PERFECT fit, there.

Etronx, DANG, I missed out on them.

Guess I will on these ElectroLeupolds too...

What a waste of R&D !!!

never felt the need to have any type of illuminated reticle, I don't see the point, I suppose there is a use for it but I haven't found it.

I have to agree with all of the sentiments above. I been using a 3X9 VARI X II for more than twenty years and it's performed flawlessly despite the fact that it employs ancient optical technology by today's standards.

You guys obviously have never gone on a high dollar hunt where the bucks only step out in the last 10 seconds of light..

Extra couple hunnert pieces and parts. Be coming apart faster than a Dodge PU.

Calvin,

You're right I've never gone on a high dollar hunt, and if I were to do so I might consider using a better scope than my trusty VARI X II. I have however harvested deer during the late buck hunt in Northeastern Washington. This hunt occurs during the rut and the big bucks don't generally leave the thick brush until just before dark. I've shot deer in heavy timber when it was almost dark and have had good luck with the old Leupold. On the other hand, you make a good point, a better scope may have bought me a few extra minutes.

Mike

What's a "high dollar hunt"?

LMAO!

Funny how nearly every advancement in technology is met with an immediate negative response. Must be a law of nature, "For every advancement action there is a knee jerk reaction."

Just wondering out loud how many of you will end up with one of these in a year or two. It's in a rifle loonies nature to try something new is it not?

That being said I am finding myself day dreaming about moving to a remote location, living in a tent without electricity, tv, computers or plumbing.

Simple, (the kiss principle), rocks! That's why my last couple of scopes have been FXII 6 powers. At the same time I can see me "just trying" one of these when they come up on the classifieds. This is an illness!

IMO, the motion sensor coulda been done away with if Leupold had some sort of positive "OFF" stop on the rheostat of their lit scopes.

Amen!.......




Casey

I love it when I look thru my illuminated reticule nightforce at O'Dark 30 and can see only the illuminated reticule but nothing else...

if you were shooting dark animals where the reticule did not show up so good, that is the place I would want some type of bright dot but if you can't see chitt thru the scope anyway the illuminated reticule is money wasted.

This scope has China written all over it.

So far Leupold grades an F for failure when it comes to electronic gadgets.

try this:

take your NF, cover the objective (or leave the objective scope cap closed), turn on the lit retical, and try sighting on stuff with both eyes open. it can be done.

Calvin, ever had a 6x42 w/German #4 or HD that you could not see the reticle on an animal that you could make out w/your eyes, or binos?

Don't have any illuminated reticles, but I have looked thru a few. The last being a Weaver. Seems to me their possible advantage is not just early and late, but in that they naturally draw the eye to a central aiming point for when things are happening quickly. Much the same as fiber optic open sights. Not saying they are necessary, but I do see where they can be useful.

If durability is a given, then I think they will eventually become more common in use.

I suspect that the optics companies have gone the way of the firearm manufacturers, in that they are not targeting the half a dozen hunters left, but have instead taken the course of providing wanking material for the characters that feel the need to go everywhere in camo clothing and mall creepers.

It must be very entertaining to listen in on the bullsh!t that flies about on the city ranges.....something along the lines of: every one is affiliated with some obscure sneaky-beaky military unit and is a paid up sniper come wet specialist.

Doesn't anyone just have a job and a family life anymore?

Very good analogy....

I'm all for product refinement and advancements in technology, as long as they they provide some real benefit without hurting durablility or creating excess cost.

I'm a fan of Leupold, but can't see the benefits of the new scopes. Seems more like an answer in search of a question.

Steve

I'll take a peep ghost ring sight over a buckhorn in low light and for quick acquisition. Perhaps these illuminated sights are just another evolution of sighting systems. Time will tell.

Addition: Place a fiber optic front along with that ghost ring and I will like it even more.....

I've had a Leupold VX3 4.5-14x50mm in #4 illuminated since they came out. It's been a very durable scope that has served me well. I spent a brief time riding a 300WSM and the last few years on a .270Win.

In all the time I've had this scope I've only used the illuminated dot twice during actual hunts.

The setting can be adjusted so it's very dim and will not "blind" your image.

This rifle is generally used for open areas, fields, clearcuts, logging roads...places where legal daylight is all I've ever needed.

I've developed another point of view about the illuminated optics. I'd rather take additional $$$ the illumination feature cost and put it towards better glass to start with.

If that's what you want, though, then roll with it.

I certainly don't fault Leupold for trying new features....as long as they continue to make and improve on their "classics".

Rumor says the motion sensor in the Delta Point has turned the light off at the wrong time for a few early adapters - I'll wait for at least the next generation on these but it's nice to see the 2-7x33 promoted to what I suppose is a first line scope.

Agreed that the market is not so much hunters as shooters. My only shooting at full dark was coyotes on a white night and no issues with much of anything. Batteries I've experimented with didn't last in a cold soak anyway - maybe a heated battery compartment?

Maybe the variables have reached the stage of transmitting as much light as a fixed power in today's world - they'll have to prove it to me or I'll go with an 8x56 fixed for a moon scope for which I have no use anyway.

Couldn't have said it any better. Last thing I need is to have the battery go dead in my scope and who needs a motion sensor scope?? If a hunter needs motion sensors to hunt with he shouldn't be in the woods.

Price on these gadgets?

Dear LOOPOLD

please offer a reticle that doesnt change colors.

THANKS

DAMARA

Would you buy one if it were available???? (It is)

a regular hunting reticle?

Not legal in Washington to hunt with anyhow, so I guess the choice is easy for me.

Would be interested to see in what states a guy can hunt with electronics mounted on the rifle.

I would think the market for lighted reticles would be pretty small.

Leupold had the motion detector in their scope for the last year or so already. I actually think it's a good idea for a stand hunter so the batteries don't die on you. Although I've never seen a need for a lighted reticle though.

Great, more battery powered, push button hunting gear--the yuppies should be thrilled.........




Casey

I could be wrong, of course, but I suspect that VX-R will end up being Leupold's best hunting scope yet. Moreover, I suspect that it will serve as a springboard to port some technologies onto other scope lines.

I have long been a very outspoken critic of Leupold, but talking to them at last SHOT, I thought that they might finally get off their behinds, stop resting on their laurels and do something worthwhile with upcoming designs. If I am not mistaken in what is inside VX-R, this is one of the first products that reflects that change in attitude.

I'll check it out at SHOT and try to get my hands on one for a thorough test. Perhaps, we are finally seeing some innovation from Leupold.

ILya

I'm not interested in one in the least, but I think it's interesting that they're using VX-II magnification ranges on these instead of the VX-3. Does that mean the glass is VX-II level and thus prices will be "lower"?

they dont have the xtended twilight lens system which you would think you would need to use an illuminated reticle

I have some suspicions on why they are offering those configurations, but I will reserve judgement until I get to inspect them a little more carefully.

I will say this though: I expect these VX-R scopes, for once, be competitive in terms of both price and performance.

ILya

fwiw,
This is one of the reasons I think Nightforce Illumination is assbackwards. I used to be able to say that Schmidt Bender had the answer, however, they seem to be following the blind themselves on several new models...

Who has not been able to see a fox, coyote, etc but NOT a point of aim point of impact? This is why I thought the little POA POI crosshair in the PMIIs were brilliant. The other day, however, I was informed that would not allow you to use the reticle for HOLDOVER ON NIGHT SHOOTS. No NVD mind you... I started to ask about leading MOVERS or if he competed in the snow, however, I began to think we were having a failure to communicate...

Regards, Matt Garrett.

I would be happier if they could do something really revolutionary: Make a scope that fits a 30-06 length action.

Matt;

IIRC, IOR has a system that'll do what you're looking for in the illuminated MP-8 reticle.

About all I buy anymore are illuminated reticle scopes. If these are just VX-II�s with IR then I�m not interested. But if the optical quality is at least VX-III level or better and if they have enough eye relief for magnum rifles (3.8� min, 4�+ better) then I would pay a reasonable premium for some 2-7x33 scope�s (though a 36mm to 42mm objective would be preferable).

Looks like the ocular might be one of those fast focus jobs...
Won't work for me cause I'm a user of butler creek...

Was there a purpose in resurrecting a 10 year old thread?

Is there EVER a good reason to resurrect a 10 year old thread?

I'm stoked! I like the idea that they have a line offered with the simple Ballistic Firedot reticle. Uncluttered and no chance to fail like that dial nonsense.

Pot stirrer...

Yes

Fixed it, that was 10 years ago.

I bought 2 NIB Leupold VX3 4.5-14x50 LR Varmegeddon scopes from a pard at a “buddy price point”.

These were made in 2014 for the joint venture between Nosler and Leupold.

Being designed for a gas gun, their appearance closely resembles a NF NX8 2.5-20x50 scope with an uncovered elevation turret, capped windage, side parallax and 30mm tube.

I always liked the older VX3 glass compared to the Vari-X or 3i offerings...It’s a lightweight in comparison to a NF, obviously.

As for dialing performance and retention of holding zero? - We’ll see what happens, since these scopes are specifically going on a 223 Rem and 223 AI that will have the shît dialed out of them for varmint hunting...Time will tell.

Some may say WTF were you thinking buying Leupold for dialing? Meh, they’re for varmints. They ride perfectly on a couple of custom built lightweight rigs, and if they crap the bed, they’ll get fixed - or, not...And, I’m not out any serious coin.

Right now, I like them...We’ll see if I love them...😎

Here’s a first...I concur with you 100% from 10 years ago... Laffin

I own several lit reticle scopes and I’ve never once had the need in “MY” hunting situations to use it.

I sonhave a NF SHV 3-10x42 Moar reticle that is unlit...This is the only scope I would use with the lights on all the time. I can barely see the small + reticle in day light. If it wasn’t on a 22 LR, I wouldn’t be using it, unless it was an illuminated reticle. 😎

I haven't used a lit reticle since last night.......

Hah! Good one, intended or not.

I’m gonna stick with my VX III’s. They work great for the hunting I do. I have no trouble getting a rifle sighted in and the rifle holding zero.