Leupold VX1 on sale - should I get it?

zcrenna · April 7, 2013, 01:37 AM

I can get a 2013 Leupold 3-9x40 Leupold VX1 on sale tomorrow.
Out the door it'll be $193.

I've been shopping around a lot for a new scope and price wise this looks like a good deal.

I was also looking at Redfield Revs, Prostaffs and Vortex DBs. Which I could also get about the same price as this deal.
The sale ends tomorrow. And then it's back to $229.

A new scope is a relatively big purchase for me but at the same time I am willing to pay for the quality and warranty of Leupold.
I'd be mounting it on my Ruger .308

What do you guys think? Your $.02 are very welcome.

Thanks.

mxsailor803 · April 7, 2013, 10:57 AM

It's really up to you. To me the VX-1 and Revolution scopes were so close in overall performance that I went with a Revolution 3-9x52. Keep in mind that Leupold also owns Redfield now.

SSA · April 7, 2013, 12:04 PM

IMO, get the Leupold. The new versions (except the Rifleman) are good deals. With a discount, even better.

gundog5 · April 7, 2013, 05:06 PM

Get the leupold, good glass made in the USA and lifetime no questions asked warranty.

rebs · April 7, 2013, 06:13 PM

I have the Leupold Rifleman 3-9 x 40 and have had no problems with it. It was an anniversary model made in 2007 and still going strong.
I also have a NIkon prostaff 3-9 x 40 that is a great scope also.

Mauser8mm · April 7, 2013, 07:42 PM

Don't pass up a Leupold!!

wet · April 7, 2013, 08:26 PM

Most of my rifles have Leupolds on them. I have never been sorry about any of them.
I can't say as much for Nikon, Bushnell. Burris, Tasco and a few others. The price stings when you buy them but 25 years later I'm sure you will be glad you did.

zcrenna · April 8, 2013, 10:51 AM

Thanks guys!

arch308 · April 8, 2013, 06:06 PM

Another vote yes, get the Leupold. That VX1 will fit the bill perfectly on a .308. I have an older one and really love it.

April 7, 2013, 01:37 AM	#1
zcrenna Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 60	Leupold VX1 on sale - should I get it? I can get a 2013 Leupold 3-9x40 Leupold VX1 on sale tomorrow. Out the door it'll be $193. I've been shopping around a lot for a new scope and price wise this looks like a good deal. I was also looking at Redfield Revs, Prostaffs and Vortex DBs. Which I could also get about the same price as this deal. The sale ends tomorrow. And then it's back to $229. A new scope is a relatively big purchase for me but at the same time I am willing to pay for the quality and warranty of Leupold. I'd be mounting it on my Ruger .308 What do you guys think? Your $.02 are very welcome. Thanks.

April 7, 2013, 07:42 PM	#6
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Yes! Don't pass up a Leupold!! __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

April 7, 2013, 10:57 AM	#2
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	It's really up to you. To me the VX-1 and Revolution scopes were so close in overall performance that I went with a Revolution 3-9x52. Keep in mind that Leupold also owns Redfield now.

April 7, 2013, 12:04 PM	#3
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	IMO, get the Leupold. The new versions (except the Rifleman) are good deals. With a discount, even better.

April 7, 2013, 05:06 PM	#4
gundog5 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Posts: 116	Get the leupold, good glass made in the USA and lifetime no questions asked warranty.

April 7, 2013, 06:13 PM	#5
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I have the Leupold Rifleman 3-9 x 40 and have had no problems with it. It was an anniversary model made in 2007 and still going strong. I also have a NIkon prostaff 3-9 x 40 that is a great scope also.

April 7, 2013, 08:26 PM	#7
wet Member Join Date: October 2, 2011 Location: ID. Posts: 89	Most of my rifles have Leupolds on them. I have never been sorry about any of them. I can't say as much for Nikon, Bushnell. Burris, Tasco and a few others. The price stings when you buy them but 25 years later I'm sure you will be glad you did.

April 8, 2013, 10:51 AM	#8
zcrenna Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 60	Thanks guys!

April 8, 2013, 06:06 PM	#9
arch308 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 876	Another vote yes, get the Leupold. That VX1 will fit the bill perfectly on a .308. I have an older one and really love it.