Another "Which Optic" Thread

[swerv512]

I currently own a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40. It's mounted on my Rem700 .308 I love this scope. Now that I have a 20" A4 Varmint upper ordered, I'm looking at getting another Leupold. This would primarily be for bench-shooting (maybe the occasional varmint).

I'm trying to justify whether or not to spend an extra dough on a
VX-III 6.5-20x40 over another VX-II 6-18x40.

Is that extra 2x magnification worth another $100. is light transmission better through the vx-III?

[swerv512]

actually, i dont really care about the $100. I've spent much more on the hobby. i just want to know if i'll be able to tell the difference...

[maxicon]

The VX-III has better coatings than the VX-II (Index Matched on VX-III and Mk4 vs Multi-coat4 on VX-II), and people say it's noticeably brighter. I've never owned a VX-III, so I can't say, but if I didn't mind spending the money, I'd make the jump.

The extra 2x won't matter, as going from 18x to 20x is really just a 1.1x improvement.

[swerv512]

i guess light transmission is especially important since i want to keep my objective lens at 40-ish. thanks

[swerv512]

ordered a vx-III from Scott at LIBERTY OPTICS. cant wait to get it!

[LibertyOptics]

ordered a vx-III from Scott at LIBERTY OPTICS. cant wait to get it!

Thanks so much! We appreciate it.

The odds are very good that you will receive it on Tuesday, so be on the lookout!!

Take care,

Scott

[maxicon]

Be sure to post feedback on it once you've put it through its paces!

[swerv512]

i received the scope last nite and i was very impressed (as always) with the leupold brand and with the expeditious and quality service of Scott at LIBERTY OPTICS. I'll definitely have a range report soon.