VX-II VS. Vari-X II

[hylander]

Whats the differance between the
VX-II 3-9x40 compared to the Vari-X II 3-9x40 ?

[mark501w]

Not sure there is?

[Trapper]

VX scopes are newer and have the same coating on their lenses as the Vari-x 3 models. I own both and can't tell the difference.

[Divernhunter]

Trapper has it correct. There is also a difference in the adjustment in some models. The Vari-X models are no longer made but still are good.

[zio707]

This doesn't sound quite right, but I guess it depends on which VX (III or 3) the OP is asking about.

If memory servers me, the Vari-X III were made years ago (I owned a couple back in the 90's), since then Leupold's come out with the VX-III and currently the VX3. There's quite a difference in glass and coatings between the Vari-X III and newest VX3.

[Whiterabbit]

right, which is consistent with what trapper said. The old Vari-X-III is supposed to have the same coatings as the new VX-2. Frankly, the old Vari-X-II is also very good, and an outstanding value on the used market. So much so IMO that I had a CDS dial put on mine, rather than buy a new VX-2

[zio707]

right, which is consistent with what trapper said. The old Vari-X-III is supposed to have the same coatings as the new VX-2. Frankly, the old Vari-X-II is also very good, and an outstanding value on the used market. So much so IMO that I had a CDS dial put on mine, rather than buy a new VX-2

Again, this thread is confusing. I may be misreading it but it appeared the OP never said which Vari-X (II or III) or which VX model (II, III, 2 or 3) he was asking about. This could mean several answers.

As for which 2 series received an upgrade to the old Vari-X III technology I'm thinking it was probably the VX-II not VX-2. The VX-2 has indexed matched lens coatings which were not available when the Vari-X (I, II, or III) were available.

http://www.leupold.com/about-us/100-years-of-leupold-history/

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/

By the way I had a VX-II in 4-12x40 for awhile and I thought it was a fine scope and very good power range choice for where we hunt.

[hylander]

I am particularly thinking the
VX-II 3-9x40 compared to the Vari-X II 3-9x40

[Whiterabbit]

VX-II is supposed to have better glass. Vari-XII is supposed to have the glass now used in VX-I scopes.

That being said, I wouldn't trade my Vari-XII 3x9x40 for anything. It's clear and in amazing condition. So much so I sent it back to the factory and had a CDS dial installed. no issues shooting out to 700 yards at SLOSA with the barnes bullets and one sighter on the man sized targets and a simple hunting rifle.

[hylander]

VX-II is supposed to have better glass. Vari-XII is supposed to have the glass now used in VX-I scopes.

That being said, I wouldn't trade my Vari-XII 3x9x40 for anything. It's clear and in amazing condition. So much so I sent it back to the factory and had a CDS dial installed. no issues shooting out to 700 yards at SLOSA with the barnes bullets and one sighter on the man sized targets and a simple hunting rifle.

I just read that the Vari-X has friction dials and the VX has click adjustments ?
What is the CDS dial ?

[Whiterabbit]

oh yes, that too. My Vari-X II has friction dials (I actually prefer it), the VX is supposed to have click adjustments.

CDS is basically an adjustable turret. No removing the cap and finding a coin. But low profile. Good for a scope that will be used for hunting, no crazy abortions sticking out of the turrets.

Reminds me again, the Vari-X II will adjust 12 MOA per revolution, the VX-II I am pretty sure (but not positive) is 15 MOA per revolution. When I got the CDS put in I "got upgraded" to the VX-2 adjustment system.

[hylander]

oh yes, that too. My Vari-X II has friction dials (I actually prefer it), the VX is supposed to have click adjustments.

CDS is basically an adjustable turret. No removing the cap and finding a coin. But low profile. Good for a scope that will be used for hunting, no crazy abortions sticking out of the turrets.

Reminds me again, the Vari-X II will adjust 12 MOA per revolution, the VX-II I am pretty sure (but not positive) is 15 MOA per revolution. When I got the CDS put in I "got upgraded" to the VX-2 adjustment system.

So you now have click adjustments ?
What did this run you and what was the turn around time
Thanks

[Whiterabbit]

for elevation I have clicks, but I didn't have them put in a CDS on the windage, just elevation. So for windage, I still have the friction dial, which is fine.

Last time I needed windage was at SLOSA with a 15mph cross, and I had plenty of time to pull the cap and find a coin. Though maybe in the future I may want a CDS there too with a zero stop on rotation i'd be good to 1000 yards in a 10mph wind or 700 yards in a 15.

Anyways, cost was in the $60-90 range, and the turnaround was a couple weeks or so. good money spent.

Keep in mind I was already thrilled with my scope's performance and quality. Not like I was starting out with a Vari-XII that had been beat up, was dying, had scratches, coatings coming of, etc. No, this thing was and still is cherry.

[Shasta Frog]

This thread is making me all warm and fuzzy since I just bought a Vari-XII for $40

[jeffrice6]

This thread is making me all warm and fuzzy since I just bought a Vari-XII for $40

Score!