Leupold VX-1 1-4x20

signal4l · December 13, 2009, 09:08 AM

I have a Winchester Super X3 slug gun in need of an optic. The gun has a canteliever weaver rail.

I am considering the above optic with Weaver low PRW rings. I am open to other suggestions. I am setting this up for my father. He wants a magnified optic. I dont want to "overscope" the weapon with something in the 3-9 range. He will be using the gun for shots up to 150 yards on whitetail.

Is the VX II worth the extra money? Should I consider any other brands?

Thanks

rbernie · December 13, 2009, 10:35 AM

That's an excellent choice - you don't need a lot of magnification nor a big honkin' objective lens. You need a stout scope that mounts low, and you picked it.

I have been round and round with optics over the years. For me, optics performance must be measured in three areas: glass performance, body/mechanical integrity (including finish), and warranty. It has been my experience that for any given price point under a grand, Leupold excels in the latter two categories and holds their own in the first. My knock-about field rifles carry VXI scopes.

You could pay more and get the VXII; for the extra coin, you'd be gaining slightly better optical coatings and click adjusters. I don't think that those features are worth the extra cost for your stated application.

bejay · December 13, 2009, 10:37 AM

I would go with a larger objective granted you dont need a higher power scope but you can always turn it down would probably choose the 2-7 by 33 or the 3-9 by 40 of the leupolds shotgun scopes over the one your looking at just to get the larger objective.

signal4l · December 13, 2009, 11:51 AM

Thank You for the replies. I believe I will place the order.

fisherman66 · December 13, 2009, 11:59 AM

I have a Bushnell Banner 1-4x32 muzzle loader scope on one rifle that needs extra eye-relief due to the mount system. There are two flavors....one with a little over 4" of ER and one with 6" of ER. They do not have the greatest optics, but it's adequate and the price is impossible to beat. It has a circle-plex reticle. It has proven to be robust, and the larger objective somewhat compensates for the lack of fully/multi coated lenses. I can still fit it in low rings. I am a fan of Leupold, but I have not used any VX-I models.

December 13, 2009, 09:08 AM	#1
signal4l Member Join Date: May 3, 2005 Posts: 35	Leupold VX-1 1-4x20 I have a Winchester Super X3 slug gun in need of an optic. The gun has a canteliever weaver rail. I am considering the above optic with Weaver low PRW rings. I am open to other suggestions. I am setting this up for my father. He wants a magnified optic. I dont want to "overscope" the weapon with something in the 3-9 range. He will be using the gun for shots up to 150 yards on whitetail. Is the VX II worth the extra money? Should I consider any other brands? Thanks

December 13, 2009, 10:35 AM	#2
rbernie Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2004 Location: Plain Ol', TX Posts: 713	That's an excellent choice - you don't need a lot of magnification nor a big honkin' objective lens. You need a stout scope that mounts low, and you picked it. I have been round and round with optics over the years. For me, optics performance must be measured in three areas: glass performance, body/mechanical integrity (including finish), and warranty. It has been my experience that for any given price point under a grand, Leupold excels in the latter two categories and holds their own in the first. My knock-about field rifles carry VXI scopes. You could pay more and get the VXII; for the extra coin, you'd be gaining slightly better optical coatings and click adjusters. I don't think that those features are worth the extra cost for your stated application. __________________ -A conclusion is not a destination, it's simply a convenient place to stop thinking.- -Reading a thing doesn't automatically make it so; repeating it doesn't necessarily make it any truer.- -Every Texan should be a member of the Texas State Rifle Association.

December 13, 2009, 11:59 AM	#5
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	I have a Bushnell Banner 1-4x32 muzzle loader scope on one rifle that needs extra eye-relief due to the mount system. There are two flavors....one with a little over 4" of ER and one with 6" of ER. They do not have the greatest optics, but it's adequate and the price is impossible to beat. It has a circle-plex reticle. It has proven to be robust, and the larger objective somewhat compensates for the lack of fully/multi coated lenses. I can still fit it in low rings. I am a fan of Leupold, but I have not used any VX-I models. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

December 13, 2009, 10:37 AM	#3
bejay Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2008 Posts: 195	I would go with a larger objective granted you dont need a higher power scope but you can always turn it down would probably choose the 2-7 by 33 or the 3-9 by 40 of the leupolds shotgun scopes over the one your looking at just to get the larger objective.

December 13, 2009, 11:51 AM	#4
signal4l Member Join Date: May 3, 2005 Posts: 35	Thank You for the replies. I believe I will place the order.