Leupold Mark 4 vs VX-3

sthrnfryedyankee · August 2, 2009, 09:34 PM

This scope is going to be for my long ranger. I would like a Leupold custom shop scope. Is the Mark 4 worth the extra $300-400 over just building almost the same scope I want in a VX-3? people have mentioned the Mark 4 may have a little more edge clarity over the VX-3 but I really don't see it being that imperative for my application. The rifle will not be used for hunting so the higher power scope will be fine. I am actually considering the 8.5-25x50 as I do not have a spotting scope and I can basically be my own spotter. I like the amount of W&E adjustment in each and both scopes should get me to 1000 yds when practice makes perfect has revealed itself. Any info on either of these scopes would be fantastic.

Norrick · August 2, 2009, 10:59 PM

the medium range Mark 4's have second focal plane reticles, whereas some of the Long range Mark 4's offer a first focal plane reticle.

i don't think there's much difference besides the target style knobs and reticles offered

August 2, 2009, 09:34 PM	#1
sthrnfryedyankee Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 393	Leupold Mark 4 vs VX-3 This scope is going to be for my long ranger. I would like a Leupold custom shop scope. Is the Mark 4 worth the extra $300-400 over just building almost the same scope I want in a VX-3? people have mentioned the Mark 4 may have a little more edge clarity over the VX-3 but I really don't see it being that imperative for my application. The rifle will not be used for hunting so the higher power scope will be fine. I am actually considering the 8.5-25x50 as I do not have a spotting scope and I can basically be my own spotter. I like the amount of W&E adjustment in each and both scopes should get me to 1000 yds when practice makes perfect has revealed itself. Any info on either of these scopes would be fantastic. __________________ www.Stockadegunstocks.com www.tacticalworks.com

August 2, 2009, 10:59 PM	#2
Norrick Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 577	the medium range Mark 4's have second focal plane reticles, whereas some of the Long range Mark 4's offer a first focal plane reticle. i don't think there's much difference besides the target style knobs and reticles offered