New Leupold VX-3

svenrh · May 17, 2009, 01:22 PM

Anyone had any experience with the new Leupold VX-3's?
I am looking at a 2.5-8 and wonder if the VX-III's on clearance for around $350 is the better deal vs the approx $430 for the new and "improved" VX-3's.

Toolman · May 17, 2009, 08:05 PM

I bought a 6.5 x 20 VX-III, long range with side focus and have been very happy with it. I like the side focus because you can adjust it without reaching out to the A/O. The reticle turrets are short and finger adjustable, no coins needed, which is great. It's also shorter than most A/O scopes.

rugerdawg · May 19, 2009, 10:49 AM

The price you mention for a VXlll is a great price and you certainly will not find a better scope for less. I own several. That said, the current closeout deal at Natchez for the Weaver extreme classic, 2.5 x 10 x 50 with a 30mm tube for $299 is a better deal. I picked one in the 1.5 x 4.5 and one in the 2.5 x 10 x 50 and all I can say is "wow". Very clear, heavy duty, illuminated and 30mm.

May 17, 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
svenrh Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2007 Location: God's Country Posts: 100	New Leupold VX-3 Anyone had any experience with the new Leupold VX-3's? I am looking at a 2.5-8 and wonder if the VX-III's on clearance for around $350 is the better deal vs the approx $430 for the new and "improved" VX-3's.

May 17, 2009, 08:05 PM	#2
Toolman Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 514	I bought a 6.5 x 20 VX-III, long range with side focus and have been very happy with it. I like the side focus because you can adjust it without reaching out to the A/O. The reticle turrets are short and finger adjustable, no coins needed, which is great. It's also shorter than most A/O scopes. __________________ Crime Control. NOT Gun Control.

May 19, 2009, 10:49 AM	#3
rugerdawg Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Posts: 68	The price you mention for a VXlll is a great price and you certainly will not find a better scope for less. I own several. That said, the current closeout deal at Natchez for the Weaver extreme classic, 2.5 x 10 x 50 with a 30mm tube for $299 is a better deal. I picked one in the 1.5 x 4.5 and one in the 2.5 x 10 x 50 and all I can say is "wow". Very clear, heavy duty, illuminated and 30mm.