New GEN2 VX6-HD
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Total Dominance: The Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 Riflescope
Whether you’re battling rugged peaks or chasing elk at last light, the Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 hunting riflescope is built to lead. Combining unmatched low light clarity, cutting-edge technology, and rug
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Elkmagnet
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Yes that puts the weight right in line with other manufacturers. Nxs 2.5-10x42 is 21oz, 4-16x42 is 30oz, trijicon 2.5-15 x42 credo is 23oz.
Maybe that means they beefed it up to compete with the competition
LOL. They’re all due for a diet.
44hunter45
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Hate to buzzkill a beautiful product. I own a Gen1 3-18x44. I bought two from @schmalts last year.
The leveling systems makes this illegal for hunting in Idaho.
I would wait for the findings of IDFG's HAT ( Hunting and Advanced Technology) advisory group if you are thinking of getting one for an Idaho hunt.
The VX-5HD is still legal here.
The leveling systems makes this illegal for hunting in Idaho.
I would wait for the findings of IDFG's HAT ( Hunting and Advanced Technology) advisory group if you are thinking of getting one for an Idaho hunt.
The VX-5HD is still legal here.
Can’t you just pop the battery out? Doesn’t matter to me in particular, I don’t want electronics in my scope either way
mxracer317
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That’s what an IDFG officer told me too (I have the Gen 1). However, it’s subject to each wardens opinion about it.
Elkmagnet
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Eat one less cheeseburger.
It's a couple of oz.
Kahles 328i is 36oz
S&B hunter 3-12x42 is 22oz
Leupold mk5hd 3.6-18x44 26oz
The scopes known for repeatability and return to zero seem to sell like hot cakes. Lots of guys who want durability and repeatability.
I think leupold might be going after that market. Maybe the new 6hd have thicker bodies, heavier erectors and they are gluing in the lenses? Something like a lightweight trim mk5?
That's a good thing leupold already has lightweight scope models Now they have a medium one.
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noharleyyet
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Quality glass is heavy. There’s just no way around it. If you need quality and lightweight then you’re stuck with only a few low magnification options, like a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42mm.
However I do have this Tasco scope that is only 10.5 ounces for sale. No lowball offers. I know what I’ve got!
However I do have this Tasco scope that is only 10.5 ounces for sale. No lowball offers. I know what I’ve got!
Elkmagnet
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Full disclosure I'll be mounting an nx8 that might weight a half a steak on my rifle today knowing that the 6hd likely has better glass. I know my vx5hd does.
44hunter45
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This. It is what it is.
I was offering a PSA, not wanting to hijack this thread. I hope schmalts sells a crap ton of them
LousyResident
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How big of a mortgage do I need to take to buy one?
Johnny Bravo
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If you have to ask you can’t afford it….
LousyResident
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Sadly you're correct. I'm still in the used Vortex stage of life.If you have to ask you can’t afford it….
noharleyyet
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reverse mortgage or Rosland Cap ?
LousyResident
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Not old enough for reverse mortgage. Too poor for Rosland Cap.
Thinking secured by pre-signed Deed in Lieu for my primary residence. If I can kill an elk, it all evens out.
noharleyyet
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I recall the days when steamboat rides were a dime...all I could afford to do was run the riverbank yellin' ain't that cheap . . .
