Leupold

chipchip · March 23, 2013, 02:08 PM

Need opinions on a Leupold VX2 6x18x40 w/ target turrets and fine duplex for informal target shooting out to 300 yrds. I'm also considering a Leupold FX III 12x40 fixed power scope. Please help!

BIG P · March 23, 2013, 03:20 PM

I use two of the Leupolds with the target turrets & fine duplex for hunting.6X18X40 & 3.5 X10.Both are on 25-06 bolt actions used for deer,hog ,yotes they both have been great no problems at all.Ive had the 3.5x10 tac. for about 10 years & wish I had a couple more.The milldots really come in handy in the wind.Pretty good scope for the money.

-Xero- · March 23, 2013, 05:42 PM

If you dredge up a Leupold out in the garden, send it to the factory and they'll repair or replace it under warranty. I'm real brand loyal, all my scopes are Leupold. It's a local product.

roc1 · March 24, 2013, 08:59 AM

I am with Xero all my centerfire rifles have Leupold scopes on them. I love the fine duplex I just bought with CDS knob it is a VX2 4-12 with AO also. It works great on my Savage 308 target rifle clear and dead on. I did not realize how good fine duplex was till I got this one. My others are std. I may get a couple changed to fine the deer rifles are ok way they are but varmint rifles would be better with the fine duplex. Great products would not use any thing else and have tried others and had them fail at wrong time fogging not enough light you get picture. Stick with Leupold American made. I even got one of there Redfield Revolution scopes on a 10/22.
Roc1

hooligan1 · March 24, 2013, 09:05 AM

We have three Leupolds and we're vey happy with them all.... even though I use different brand scopes, I loves me Leupolds..

20thru45 · March 24, 2013, 01:12 PM

I don't own or use the models you asked about but sure have strong feelings about Leupold. This is a link to my recent thread on this.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=517379

balderclev · March 24, 2013, 01:28 PM

I use Leupolds on all 9 of my centerfires, 22s, and 17s.

Most are VXII but I have 3 VXIIIs.

I have dropped 2 rifles out of a box deer stand and bounced them down the ladders. No change in zero. Had a friend that had one fall our of a truck at 30mph. .5 inch change in zero.

I don't think any other scope is better for the price and the expensive scopes like Swarovski are not enough better for the price you pay

Saltydog235 · March 25, 2013, 10:36 AM

I have quite a few Leupolds but do not like them on my deer hunting rifles. I've never had any real issues with any of them as far as holding zero or durability, I just don't feel that they are as bright (ie light gathering) as some others for the hunting conditions that I find where I am. It's not significant but in more than 1 instance that 5 minutes can mean the difference between a successful hunt and a busted hunt. I know they changed some coatings and claim to be better than ever so who knows, maybe I'll put one on a deer rifle in the future.

On my .17 I have a 4X12X40 VXII with the fine duplex and it is awesome. Love that little setup. I inherited a VXIII 3.5X10X50 with a #4 ret from my FIL, I put it on a CZ550 European in 6.5X55 Swede for my wife, she may not get to hunt with that gun much on morning hunts, wow what a set-up. There are others too and only one has ever been sent back for an issue which was promptly repaired and returned by the company.

chipchip · March 25, 2013, 05:55 PM

Thanks guys, bought the 6x18x40 VX2

March 23, 2013, 02:08 PM	#1
chipchip Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Posts: 247	Leupold Need opinions on a Leupold VX2 6x18x40 w/ target turrets and fine duplex for informal target shooting out to 300 yrds. I'm also considering a Leupold FX III 12x40 fixed power scope. Please help!

March 24, 2013, 09:05 AM	#5
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	We have three Leupolds and we're vey happy with them all.... even though I use different brand scopes, I loves me Leupolds.. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

March 24, 2013, 01:12 PM	#6
20thru45 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2011 Location: In the first foothills of the Cascade mountains outside Portland OR Posts: 156	Not specific to those scopes I don't own or use the models you asked about but sure have strong feelings about Leupold. This is a link to my recent thread on this. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=517379

March 23, 2013, 03:20 PM	#2
BIG P Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,679	I use two of the Leupolds with the target turrets & fine duplex for hunting.6X18X40 & 3.5 X10.Both are on 25-06 bolt actions used for deer,hog ,yotes they both have been great no problems at all.Ive had the 3.5x10 tac. for about 10 years & wish I had a couple more.The milldots really come in handy in the wind.Pretty good scope for the money.

March 23, 2013, 05:42 PM	#3
-Xero- Junior member Join Date: March 14, 2013 Posts: 51	If you dredge up a Leupold out in the garden, send it to the factory and they'll repair or replace it under warranty. I'm real brand loyal, all my scopes are Leupold. It's a local product.

March 24, 2013, 08:59 AM	#4
roc1 Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2005 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 560	I am with Xero all my centerfire rifles have Leupold scopes on them. I love the fine duplex I just bought with CDS knob it is a VX2 4-12 with AO also. It works great on my Savage 308 target rifle clear and dead on. I did not realize how good fine duplex was till I got this one. My others are std. I may get a couple changed to fine the deer rifles are ok way they are but varmint rifles would be better with the fine duplex. Great products would not use any thing else and have tried others and had them fail at wrong time fogging not enough light you get picture. Stick with Leupold American made. I even got one of there Redfield Revolution scopes on a 10/22. Roc1

March 24, 2013, 01:28 PM	#7
balderclev Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2013 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 120	I use Leupolds on all 9 of my centerfires, 22s, and 17s. Most are VXII but I have 3 VXIIIs. I have dropped 2 rifles out of a box deer stand and bounced them down the ladders. No change in zero. Had a friend that had one fall our of a truck at 30mph. .5 inch change in zero. I don't think any other scope is better for the price and the expensive scopes like Swarovski are not enough better for the price you pay

March 25, 2013, 10:36 AM	#8
Saltydog235 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Location: Pawleys Island Posts: 1,563	I have quite a few Leupolds but do not like them on my deer hunting rifles. I've never had any real issues with any of them as far as holding zero or durability, I just don't feel that they are as bright (ie light gathering) as some others for the hunting conditions that I find where I am. It's not significant but in more than 1 instance that 5 minutes can mean the difference between a successful hunt and a busted hunt. I know they changed some coatings and claim to be better than ever so who knows, maybe I'll put one on a deer rifle in the future. On my .17 I have a 4X12X40 VXII with the fine duplex and it is awesome. Love that little setup. I inherited a VXIII 3.5X10X50 with a #4 ret from my FIL, I put it on a CZ550 European in 6.5X55 Swede for my wife, she may not get to hunt with that gun much on morning hunts, wow what a set-up. There are others too and only one has ever been sent back for an issue which was promptly repaired and returned by the company.

March 25, 2013, 05:55 PM	#9
chipchip Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Posts: 247	Thanks guys, bought the 6x18x40 VX2