I’ve been thinking of picking up one of these, but I have a few questions. I will be using it for a hunting scope but I’m wondering how easy it is for the turrets to spin in a case or while going through brush? How good is the optical clarity? Any other concerns I should be considering? I suppose I could go with the capped VX-R models but I like the TMR reticle and the patrols are currently on sale in a few places. My biggest concern is definitely the turrets though, no one wants to miss a deer because of bumped turrets. Thanks.
Thanks, I had thought of using tape as well. Do you use it for huntin?
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I found one locally to look through today. I agree the clarity is pretty good, but as I had heard, the turrets turn easily. I am familiar with the TMR reticle from my military days and I like it. The pricing is pretty good online right now so I may get one and tape the turrets as recommended.
I plan to put it on my Rem 700 in 7mm-08 most likely or maybe an AR in 6.5 Grendel, I’m not sure yet. I will be huntin deer, hogs and maybe coyotes. I agree taping the turrets is a bit of a PITA, but there are good deals on them right now and the capped models don’t have the TMR reticle that I like.
I haven’t had mine turn accidentally yet, but I read on the Internet that it has happened. The turrets are easier to turn than those on my other scopes with exposed turrets. I personally wouldn’t tape them. When removing the rifle from the case, it should be simple to look at the turrets to confirm that they are zeroed. I’d be surprised if brush or branches caused them to rotate. Again, if you rub something against the scope hard enough to potentially turn a turret, a quick glance is all that’s required.
The optics are a good as my old VX-3s and brand new VX-3i 4.5-14 x 40s. I haven’t compared it directly against the Viper PST yet.
I’ve only had the VX-3i for less than a week, but I think I’m going to really like the Varmint Hunters reticle. I agree that the TMR reticle is thicker than it needs to be, and adjustable parallax would also be nice to have.
I had the 1.25-4X variant. Glass was pretty good, illumination adjustment was clumsy, but the dot daylight bright. Reticle was a bit too thick for my taste but usable. I had my turrets move once or twice in the case, but tape would probably be enough to keep it from moving. Overall liked the optic though, enough that I’ve been looking at these 3-9X TMR deals too!
I use one in two gun matches. It has gotten banged around but it holds zero, glass seems good with my limited experience. I haven’t had a problem with turrets moving as of yet. Reticle is a little thick as previously mentioned but it is fast at acquiring targets. I also have no problem shooting both eyes open on 1.25 and the dot is daylight bright. I am upgrading soon but so far have been more than happy with it.
I was looking at the patrol in 3-9 or 4-12 but the turrets move too easily for my tastes. Now I’m between the capped VXR, the VX 3i, or I might even go with a VX 5 HD.
I put the VX-3i on a 308 AR and used it last weekend, and yep, I like the Varmint Hunters reticle as much as I’d anticipated. My hunting bolt guns all have basic duplex reticles, and within hunting distances it works out fine.
I’d personally rather have the side focus of the VX-3i than the illuminated reticle of the VX-R for hunting.
The “1.25” low power bothers me. I regret the purchase based on this. While listed as 1.25x its significantly more than my old 1.5x ACOG. Some ones lying, I think both companies. Good on Trijicon as listing htier magnification as more than it actually is, Leopold can go F them selves for advertising lower mag than it really is.
I have two Leopold VX-6 1-6. The 1x is great on these. Both had assembly issues from the factory.
Glass on all them is very nice for the money.
Overall based on my three scope experience out side of glass clarity I’n not particularly impressed by Leupold as a company overall. I think they make some great glass, I don’t think they put together a great scope.
I own a number of Aimpoint, Nightforce and Trijicon scopes. I can’t say anything bad about any of them, I feel I got a better value out of those more expensive companies.
My next two scopes are a Trijicon Accupower 1-8x and a Nightforce NX8 1-8. I don’t ever see myself buying another luepold product.
My experience is from the 1.25-4x Patrol which I ended up selling and replacing with the VXR Hog.
The glass clarity, weight, and dot brightness are great. The motion sensor is handy, but mixed opinion on the push button activation. Much prefer a knob with off settings in between levels.
The non locking turrets with coarse knurling was my only gripe and why I switched to the Hog model. Way too easy to get moved from brushing against something such as a vehicle seat or even the rubber band on a bikini cover when removing. I reduced the frequency of that by putting some clear heat shrink wrapping on the turrets to make them slick and keeping a neoprene scope coat on it when transporting, but never completely eliminated it.
Well I found a pretty decent deal on a VXR so I ordered one. Since this is to be used for deer and hog hunting in the east I went with the capped 3-9x40 firedot duplex. I feel the firedot will be more useful at dusk and dawn than any benefits of the side focus of the VX-3i I was also considering. I know the VXR probably doesn’t have the glass that the VX-5 hd, but it should be a step up from my current VX-2.
Thanks for the opinions and recommendations for the Leupold VX-R line of scopes. I finally got mine out to the range and it’s a fine scope. The glass is clear and the illumination works well. I don’t mind the push button illumination controls at all.
This scope will be used for hunting and I will use the illumination sparingly anyway. The VX-R has a nice duplex that’s not too thick and not too thin in low light. My Viper PST is a good scope but it has a thin reticle that’s hard to see early and late without the lighted reticle.
Anyway, I’m very happy with the VX-R and the Leupold steel rings and mounts I’m using. Can’t wait to get out to the field and put it to use. Thanks again.
