Poll: which Leupold to choose?

[WestKyHunt]

I purchased a Weatherby Vanguard in 7mm Rem Mag. Help me choose which Leupold to put on it!
The 2 choices are both 50mm objectives on 30mm tubes

 

[TN2shot07]

Love my vx-3i’s, not personally a fan of 50mm scopes for the extra height and weight.

 

[mdeerjunkie]

Love my vx-3i’s, not personally a fan of 50mm scopes for the extra height and weight.

+1

 

[2rocky]

Love my vx-3i’s, not personally a fan of 50mm scopes for the extra height and weight.

I'm concurring with this. Is either in a CDS an Option? I'm not familiar with the firedot recticle. sounds like low light at a far distance is your main concern....

 

[MTLabrador]

Neither. VX-3i 3.5-10x40 or 2.5-8x36.

 

[WestKyHunt]

I will admit that my scope knowledge is limited.
I live in Western Ky and have always shot cheap 3-9 scopes on lever action rifles.
This is my first foray into long range high power rifles/scopes and I'm trying to do it right, in preparation for many years of traveling west to hunt.

Is the light gathering advantage of a 50mm not worth the extra weight?

 

[WestKyHunt]

I'm concurring with this. Is either in a CDS an Option? I'm not familiar with the firedot recticle. sounds like low light at a far distance is your main concern....

I believe both can have CDS dials made.
While I'm not keen on shooting father than 450yd I would like to have the ability.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

I will admit that my scope knowledge is limited.
I live in Western Ky and have always shot cheap 3-9 scopes on lever action rifles.
This is my first foray into long range high power rifles/scopes and I'm trying to do it right, in preparation for many years of traveling west to hunt.

Is the light gathering advantage of a 50mm not worth the extra weight?

IMO, No. the bigger issue I have over weight is having to mount the scope higher and thus reducing cheek to stock pressure. As for light gathering, having a 40mm objective has never limited my shooting from a light perspective.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

If you intend to spin dials, I would look into other options. In leupold, I would jump up to the VX-5 at least.

 

[6mm Remington]

Love my vx-3i’s, not personally a fan of 50mm scopes for the extra height and weight.

I'd go the 4.5-14x40mm route also and I would get the BOONE & CROCKETT reticle in the scope. I find it simple and effective to use to shoot at distance at least up to 500 yards.

 

[huntandfly]

I started with a vx-3i 50mm on my .300 win mag, recently put a 40mm on my 6.5 and I much prefer the 40 now

 

[WestKyHunt]

What about 30mm vs 1" tubes?

 

[deer_shooter]

What about 30mm vs 1" tubes?

I agree with MinnesotaHunter, I much prefer 40mm so i can mount the scope lower. I have one 30mm tube and its ok, but I prefer 1". I have a bunch of VX3 4-14x40 and I am very satisfied. I prefer the CDS over B&C reticles but thats a personal preference thing.
Whichever you decide on, contact Schmalts on this forum for unbeatable prices.

 

[DamascusSteel]

From what i have gathered glass quality helps with light better than objective lens size. I could be wrong though.

 

[Mako]

Between the two, I'd go with the VX-3. If it's available though, get it with a Fire Dot reticle. I've got two Leupold Scopes, both with Firedot reticles, one Duplex, one Windplex, and they are worth the additional cost.

 

[JLS]

What about 30mm vs 1" tubes?

30 mm tubes give you more MOA adjustment range relative to a 1” tube.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Had to vote with the better glass, but not big fan of 50mm on a hunting scope and my old eyes like illuminated reticles. So, get a vx-5hd 3-15 x44mm CDS-ZL2 firedot and call it a day.

 

[Aussie_hunter_JD]

If the jump from 40 to 50 objective adds too much weight for you it's probably time to take up knitting.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

If the jump from 40 to 50 objective adds too much weight for you it's probably time to take up knitting.

ozs = lbs, lbs = pain

 

[mtmuley]

If the jump from 40 to 50 objective adds too much weight for you it's probably time to take up knitting.

If you need a 50mm objective on a hunting scope it's time to take up knitting. mtmuley