Vx6 gen 2
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Are you referring to the VX6 linked in the two threads below or some newer generation?
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...
I will just say......Leupold is not what it was. They make a great optic for the typical hunter. Great weight, great glass, great low light capability, great eye relief, great eyebox, great FOV, great features. They currently simply suck at reliability. If you plan to use it under 300 yards, check your zero before a hunt, and don't dial or use the reticle much then it should be fine for the majority of your hunting. Anything more than that reliability and quality start to play heavily into them. This includes their Gen 2 models. There are better more reliable options at that price point.
This is a gen I not a gen 2Are you referring to the VX6 linked in the two threads below or some newer generation?
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….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...
JohnJohnson
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Understood. The title just says "gen" so I wasn't quite sure.
Didn’t catch that
Anymore reviews on this scope or has rockslide specifically put the gen 2 through the field eval?
ChrisAU
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The Mark 5HD has been tested multiple times, it is not more durable. I have seen multiple fail during matches with my own eyes.
I had 2 Gen 2's. A 3-18x44 TMOA and a 3-18x50 Firedot.
Both had issues. The 3-18 had misaligned reticle and both turrets would not always line up to the indicated hash mark. I would have to check and maybe maybe not readjust zero.
The firedot out of the box had the internal level misaligned. Reticle was fine but when leveled out the internal level would blink. Same issue with elevation turret not always aligning with the hash marks. After a road trip the zero would be .2 to .4 mils off but after 3 to 4 shots it would settle back in. Like I mentioned above, these issues will probably never be a problem for most hunters shooting under 300 yards. But it is a huge issue when shooting 500 plus.
Both had issues. The 3-18 had misaligned reticle and both turrets would not always line up to the indicated hash mark. I would have to check and maybe maybe not readjust zero.
The firedot out of the box had the internal level misaligned. Reticle was fine but when leveled out the internal level would blink. Same issue with elevation turret not always aligning with the hash marks. After a road trip the zero would be .2 to .4 mils off but after 3 to 4 shots it would settle back in. Like I mentioned above, these issues will probably never be a problem for most hunters shooting under 300 yards. But it is a huge issue when shooting 500 plus.
I’ve already got an RA for my Gen 2
Got too excited thinking they may be better but I’m gonna stick with my Trijicon
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