Can you get the Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36 in something other than the standard duplex reticle?

[Justabirdwatcher]

I'm pretty sure this will be my next scope, but I'm not a fan of the standard Leupold duplex reticle. I find that 6 MOA from the center crosshair to the tip of the bottom post is much more useful for my rifles than the 4 MOA that the standard Leupold duplex reticle offers. And I don't want to dial. That's the only thing that's keeping me from pulling the trigger on one of these scopes.

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

I'm gonna take that as a "no." Too bad.

 

[homers]

Not any more, according to Leuopold. They used to also make it with a:
Boone & Crockett Reticle
SKU: 170679
No longer for sale

VX-3i 2.5-8x36 Duplex

The VX®-3i 2.5-8x36mm holds a special place in hunter's hearts and minds. Its blend of just-the-right magnification and lightweight ruggedness have helped people find success from eastern tree stands to the western backcountry.

www.leupold.com

Maybe find a used one or someone might have it in stock if you search for the SKU. A quick search found this potentially new for sale. https://www.bearbasin.net/category-s/3512.htm

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Thanks for the help!

 

[pwrwgn57]

Leupold's custom shop used to do reticle swaps to almost any scope but I don't think they're doing any right now.

 

[ignorethefringes]

Maybe @schmalts can offer an alternative idea?

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Leupold's custom shop used to do reticle swaps to almost any scope but I don't think they're doing any right now.

they aren't. I already checked.

 

[mtmuley]

Get a different scope, or learn how to shoot with the Leupold. Easy. mtmuley

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Get a different scope, or learn how to shoot with the Leupold. Easy. mtmuley

So helpful.

 

[mtmuley]

So helpful.

Or, just watch birds. mtmuley

 

[Bigjav]

I got the wind Plex with a CDS on that particular scope and it gives you 10moa

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Or, just watch birds. mtmuley

There's one on every forum...

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

I got the wind Plex with a CDS on that particular scope and it gives you 10moa

How do you find the CDS in the field?

 

[Bigjav]

How do you find the CDS in the field?

It’s not too cumbersome, you just have to be careful on the older ones without the zero lock, like I have, that the turret didn’t move off zero as you’re barreling through the mountains. I usually don’t dial anything less than 300 anyway and at that distance the animals are usually calm and give you a chance to dial

 

[mtmuley]

One what?

There's one on every forum...

One what? You want a scope and reticle combo that isn't available. Oh yeah. Welcome to HT. mtmuley

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

It’s not too cumbersome, you just have to be careful on the older ones without the zero lock, like I have, that the turret didn’t move off zero as you’re barreling through the mountains. I usually don’t dial anything less than 300 anyway and at that distance the animals are usually calm and give you a chance to dial

Thanks. I may look for one of those.