Looking to upgrade scope
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Gobihawk
Lil-Rokslider
Thank you, Ata. How do you like the Wind-Plex?
Gobihawk
Lil-Rokslider
Haven't purchased yet.
RockAndSage
WKR
I used to be a big fan of Leupolds, but had some issues with "wandering zeros", and eventually learned that not only was it not just me, but that they're just not very rugged anymore. It pisses people off to hear this, but take a look at these threads to see if it matters to you:
This is a field evaluation of the Leupold VX5-HD 3-15x44mm scope. This scope was sent to Ryan Avery for an evaluation.
The scope:
Turrets: Leupold’s Zero-Lock elevation turret. The button must be pushed to move them off zero. The windage turret is capped a d Leupold’s standard resettable.
Reticle:
Wind-Plex . 1 MOA per tick at 15x. 10 MOA from center to thicker outer posts.
Drop Evaluation RTZ and “Tracking”:
For an explanation see- Scope Field Eval Explanation and Standards
The...
The scope:
Turrets: Leupold’s Zero-Lock elevation turret. The button must be pushed to move them off zero. The windage turret is capped a d Leupold’s standard resettable.
Reticle:
Wind-Plex . 1 MOA per tick at 15x. 10 MOA from center to thicker outer posts.
Drop Evaluation RTZ and “Tracking”:
For an explanation see- Scope Field Eval Explanation and Standards
The...
This is a field evaluation of the second Leupold VX5-HD 3-15x44mm scope. This scope was sent to Ryan Avery for an evaluation.
The scope:
Turrets: Leupold’s Zero-Lock elevation turret. The button must be pushed to move them off zero. The windage turret is capped and Leupold’s standard resettable.
Reticle: Standard duplex with Firedot illumination.
Illuminated
Drop Evaluation RTZ and “Tracking”:
For an explanation see- Scope Field Eval Explanation and Standards
The “test”...
The scope:
Turrets: Leupold’s Zero-Lock elevation turret. The button must be pushed to move them off zero. The windage turret is capped and Leupold’s standard resettable.
Reticle: Standard duplex with Firedot illumination.
Illuminated
Drop Evaluation RTZ and “Tracking”:
For an explanation see- Scope Field Eval Explanation and Standards
The “test”...
This is a field evaluation of the Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x44mm scope. This scope was sent to Ryan Avery for an evaluation.
The scope:
Turrets: Leupold’s Zero-Lock elevation and windage turrets. The button must be pushed to move them off zero. The windage turret is rotation limited.
Reticle: Standard duplex with Firedot illumination.
Illuminated
Cont….
The scope:
Turrets: Leupold’s Zero-Lock elevation and windage turrets. The button must be pushed to move them off zero. The windage turret is rotation limited.
Reticle: Standard duplex with Firedot illumination.
Illuminated
Cont….
This is a field evaluation of the Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50mm scope. This scope was sent to Ryan Avery for an evaluation.
The scope:
Turrets:
.25 MOA per click. Both turrets have the Zero-Lock bottom that must be pushed to release the turrets from zero.
Reticle: TMOA. 1 MOA per tick mark. 10 MOA from center to thicker outer posts.
Illuminated
Drop Evaluation RTZ and “Tracking”:
For an explanation see- Scope Field Eval Explanation and Standards
The “test” consists of three 18” drops on a...
The scope:
Turrets:
.25 MOA per click. Both turrets have the Zero-Lock bottom that must be pushed to release the turrets from zero.
Reticle: TMOA. 1 MOA per tick mark. 10 MOA from center to thicker outer posts.
Illuminated
Drop Evaluation RTZ and “Tracking”:
For an explanation see- Scope Field Eval Explanation and Standards
The “test” consists of three 18” drops on a...
keystone112
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This is worth consideration.
Gobihawk
Lil-Rokslider
Thanks keystone112. I don't like the reticle.
Pickettpuncher
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Possibly the best eye box I’ve looked thru. Simple scope. Very clear. And that’s about all the good I can come up with. Chased zero on a 300wm when I dialed. Stayed true on a smokeless muzzleloader I have but never dialed with that scope, I had 2 at one time. Read thru the evals, and the head scratcher moments started making sense and ditched them.
In that case I would look hard at Trijicon. They have been more reliable for me.
That scope with the standard MQ reticle would probably suit you better. Cheaper than the Leupold, and substantially more reliable.
For whatever the internet is worth, I have experience with both and am not parroting what others say. I won’t buy any Leupold (unless they make a durable one)
Gobihawk
Lil-Rokslider
Thank you everyone for your input. I own one Leopold. It's over 25 years old on a 270. Has never lost zero. This is why I looked at Leopold now. Plus, I really like the Wind-Plex. Have shot a lot with mildot. It sounds like things have changed at Leopold. Aother reason is I have over $400 in Cabelas points. Have been retired for a while. At this time Cabelas is the best option to upgrade scope. I will go to Cabelas after Christmas to checkout all their options.
ColPenguin
Lil-Rokslider
I had a VX5-HD with the duplex reticle break while on a hunting trip to Utah. The windage went off by 12 MOA. Then it sprung back the other direction by 12 MOA. It wouldn't track reliably after this malfunction. Sent it in for warranty repair to Leupold and then passed it onto someone on eBay. Many similar anecdotes could be found if you look for them.
It was very nice to look through. It is relatively lightweight in design. Unfortunately, the lightweight assembly isn't conducive to durability.
I prefer either the Maven RS1.2 2.5-15 or SWFA 3-15 of the options I have tried since then.
It was very nice to look through. It is relatively lightweight in design. Unfortunately, the lightweight assembly isn't conducive to durability.
I prefer either the Maven RS1.2 2.5-15 or SWFA 3-15 of the options I have tried since then.
ResearchinStuff
WKR
Grab a Nightforce shv at Cabela's, or use your points for a set of leica geovid Rs.
SCHUNTER73
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I may be contrary to the norm, but I have traveled with mine quite a bit and dialed without any issues. That said, there are lots of solid options out there.
What part don't you like?
Looks like Wind-Plex is only offered in SFP scopes. Are you sure you want that?
Gobihawk
Lil-Rokslider
Re
I'm new to all the fancy stuff on scopes. Why do I not want SFP?
Reticle looks too busy. Main use is for whitetail deer.
I'm new to all the fancy stuff on scopes. Why do I not want SFP?
If you're holding for wind, the reticle will only be true at max magnification. Once you zoom out, you're just guessing. Here's a decent overview.
The important detail is that most FFP reticles frankly suck at low magnification, especially in low ambient conditions.
Gobihawk
Lil-Rokslider
Vert good article, thank you.
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