Replacement for 2.5-8×36 Leupold?

[eltorro]

Looking for some advice replacing the VX3 HD 2.5-8x36 Leupold on a rifle that I use for hunting big game up to 500m.
I appreciate the OK clarity of the scope, the brownish reticle that stands a bit better against a black background and I like the turret's clear dial, locking and zero stop. It is compact and light weight...
Gripes? - the reticle is a simple duplex and ... the scope may fail to hold zero.
Any suggestions?

 

[Wapiti1]

Budget? That is a very uncommon mag range these days.

That will be a tough replacement. Burris Veracity 2-10 is a good scope with zero stop turret, but it is heavy. I've got two and they have been solid. Burris also released a new Fullfield 2-8X35 that can have a zero stop turret added. Might be a good option, but none in the wild that I have seen. Both of these are Phillipines made scopes. The veracity will hold up to frequent dialing, the FF probably would not.

Maybe an SWFA 3-9, but it will be a compromise from what you have. Still, it's a known good scope. The 6X fixed cold also be an option.

Nothing else in that magnification range dials until you get to Trijicon Credo 2-10 and Nightforce. Again heavier.

Just some thoughts. If you forgo the dialing capability, your options get larger.

Jeremy

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a look at the Hawke Endurance 30 WA 1.5-6x44 - L4A Dot Illuminated for only $299.99

• Wide Angle optical system
• 18 layer Fully Multi-Coated optics for exceptional clarity
• Fixed parallax distance of 100 yards
• 30mm mono-tube chassis for superior strength
• Glass etched reticle with red illumination
• Rheostat with 11 levels of brightness
• ¼ MOA low-profile ‘no-snag’ fingertip turrets (excl. 16 300)
• ½ MOA low-profile ‘no-snag’ fingertip turrets (16 300)
• Fast focus eyebell and high torque zoom ring
• Nitrogen purged – water, shock and fog proof

 

[cafemike]

Wouldn't Leupold repair it if it isn't holding zero? Btw, the FFP
EOTech 2.5-10x44 Vudu is quite nice.

 

[Marshfly]

S&B Klassik 3-12x42 P3L. You are not going to get a scope that holds zero at your current weight. If you want to dial, the Klassik is a phenomenal option for your use case.

 

[TREE ‘EM]

I’ve migrated over to Trijicon Accupoint 3-9X40 with a green mil dot reticle. I have this on 5 of my rifles at present.

Similar weight to the Leupold 2.5-8 , along with similar eye relief, and similar FOV. Trijicon has Leupold beat in mechanics and optical clarity.

This is my favorite setup. Barrett Fieldcraft 270 with Trijicon Accupoint 3-9 in Talley Ultralight mounts, Butler Creek Mountain sling, Harris UL bipod.
Antelope was at 537 yards and the goat was at 320
I practice out to 600 yards from field positions weekly. No dialing, just learn to use the reticle.

 

[eltorro]

Those are some awesome pictures ...

 

[z987k]

S&B Klassik 3-12x42 P3L. You are not going to get a scope that holds zero at your current weight. If you want to dial, the Klassik is a phenomenal option for your use case.

Good luck finding one.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I’ve migrated over to Trijicon Accupoint 3-9X40 with a green mil dot reticle. I have this on 5 of my rifles at present.

Similar weight to the Leupold 2.5-8 , along with similar eye relief, and similar FOV. Trijicon has Leupold beat in mechanics and optical clarity.

This is my favorite setup. Barrett Fieldcraft 270 with Trijicon Accupoint 3-9 in Talley Ultralight mounts, Butler Creek Mountain sling, Harris UL bipod.
Antelope was at 537 yards and the goat was at 320
I practice out to 600 yards from field positions weekly. No dialing, just learn to use the reticle.
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I have the same scope on a 223 and on a 280 AI. I really like them.

 

[Gtscotty]

If its mostly that you don't care for the duplex reticle, you can send the scope to Leupold to have them change the reticle. I have a 2.5-8x36 that I had them put a B&C reticle in probably 6-7 years ago, made it a much better scope for me. They might be able to put a TMR or something like that in it these days.

 

[Steve300xcw]

If its mostly that you don't care for the duplex reticle, you can send the scope to Leupold to have them change the reticle. I have a 2.5-8x36 that I had them put a B&C reticle in probably 6-7 years ago, made it a much better scope for me. They might be able to put a TMR or something like that in it these days.

 

[Gtscotty]

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That's a bummer.

 

[Marshfly]

Good luck finding one.

Just did some looking. WTH happened!? That was my go too moving forward.

 

[Doc Holliday]

I’ve migrated over to Trijicon Accupoint 3-9X40 with a green mil dot reticle. I have this on 5 of my rifles at present.

Similar weight to the Leupold 2.5-8 , along with similar eye relief, and similar FOV. Trijicon has Leupold beat in mechanics and optical clarity.

This is my favorite setup. Barrett Fieldcraft 270 with Trijicon Accupoint 3-9 in Talley Ultralight mounts, Butler Creek Mountain sling, Harris UL bipod.
Antelope was at 537 yards and the goat was at 320
I practice out to 600 yards from field positions weekly. No dialing, just learn to use the reticle.
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What happened to the goats horns?

 

[Koda_]

Looking for some advice replacing the VX3 HD 2.5-8x36 Leupold on a rifle that I use for hunting big game up to 500m.
I appreciate the OK clarity of the scope, the brownish reticle that stands a bit better against a black background and I like the turret's clear dial, locking and zero stop. It is compact and light weight...
Gripes? - the reticle is a simple duplex and ... the scope may fail to hold zero.
Any suggestions?

Why replace it if its never failed you?

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Looking for some advice replacing the VX3 HD 2.5-8x36 Leupold on a rifle that I use for hunting big game up to 500m.
I appreciate the OK clarity of the scope, the brownish reticle that stands a bit better against a black background and I like the turret's clear dial, locking and zero stop. It is compact and light weight...
Gripes? - the reticle is a simple duplex and ... the scope may fail to hold zero.
Any suggestions?

Ill
Offer you $150 for the POS leupold.

 

[z987k]

Just did some looking. WTH happened!? That was my go too moving forward.

Either they quit making them or haven't run them in 6 months.

 

[Wolf13]

Used, but really like the nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32. Weight is low and illumination works well enough. SFP, but not a problem with a scope meant for hunting that maxes at 10x. In fact, I’d say I much prefer a SFP so I can see the reticle at 2.5x.

 

[onlybrowning]

Maven 2-10X38 is a good option as well. Obviously, SWFA 2.5-10X32. Trijicon Huron 3-9X40 is another good one, but adds a few ounces.


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