VX-I vs. VX-II

ltmcleoed · July 8, 2009, 07:55 AM

Is the difference between the two worth the extra 100 bucks? I'm going to buy one of the two here soon and don't know if theres a big enough difference to go with the VX-II. Thanks guys

skydiver3346 · July 8, 2009, 10:57 AM

Probably yes. Lens coatings, etc. better in Vari-X II. But I might make a suggestion that you look into buying a good quality "used" Vari-X III Leupold scope. Far better (all around better scope than these two you mentioned). Just something to think about. Check out Ebay or Gunbroker.com.

ltmcleoed · July 8, 2009, 11:00 AM

will do. thanks

sholling · July 8, 2009, 11:35 AM

There is a difference. But in reality if you're looking for a 3-9x40ish scope you can pick up a Bushnell 4200 or Nikon Team Primos that at least equals the VXII for less money.

publius · July 8, 2009, 12:00 PM

There is a difference, I have never been able to tell it with the naked eye. I will second part of the earlier poster's advice, take a look at the Bushnell Elite series, I've always been a Leupold man but these are great scopes. I don't like Nikon, had warranty problems w/them.

thinkingman · July 23, 2009, 12:21 PM

There is more than $100 difference between the two.
VX-1 is garbage at that price point.
VX-II just starts to become acceptable for a big game recoil rifle.

July 8, 2009, 07:55 AM	#1
ltmcleoed Member Join Date: March 9, 2008 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 65	VX-I vs. VX-II Is the difference between the two worth the extra 100 bucks? I'm going to buy one of the two here soon and don't know if theres a big enough difference to go with the VX-II. Thanks guys

July 8, 2009, 10:57 AM	#2
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	Difference in scopes? Probably yes. Lens coatings, etc. better in Vari-X II. But I might make a suggestion that you look into buying a good quality "used" Vari-X III Leupold scope. Far better (all around better scope than these two you mentioned). Just something to think about. Check out Ebay or Gunbroker.com.

July 8, 2009, 11:35 AM	#4
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	There is a difference. But in reality if you're looking for a 3-9x40ish scope you can pick up a Bushnell 4200 or Nikon Team Primos that at least equals the VXII for less money. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

July 8, 2009, 12:00 PM	#5
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	There is a difference, I have never been able to tell it with the naked eye. I will second part of the earlier poster's advice, take a look at the Bushnell Elite series, I've always been a Leupold man but these are great scopes. I don't like Nikon, had warranty problems w/them. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

July 8, 2009, 11:00 AM	#3
ltmcleoed Member Join Date: March 9, 2008 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 65	will do. thanks

July 23, 2009, 12:21 PM	#6
thinkingman Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2008 Location: western WA Posts: 691	There is more than $100 difference between the two. VX-1 is garbage at that price point. VX-II just starts to become acceptable for a big game recoil rifle.