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Brazos_Jack
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I'll be keeping a close eye on both this thread and the one here:
I have 3 rifles in need of scopes. An '06, a .338 Win Mag, and a .22-250. I already have 3 Swaro Z6i's on other rifles that I either bought used or as demo models. I'd been planning to just wait for other Z6i used/demo deals to come my way. Before I got the Swaro's, I'd always been 100% Leupy.
I don't expect a sub $1000 Leupy to outmatch a $2000+ Swaro. But if the new VX-6's are as good as the buzz I'm hearing I may jump on a pair of 2-12x for the '06 and .338 and wait for a 3-18x50 for the .22-250. Then I'll spend what I save on primers.
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Brazos Jack
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supertool73
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Well if you decide you want to do that, I would be more than happy to tinker with it a bit. I have the Z6, a Meopta, a couple SWFA SS scopes, a Sightron Big Sky, Bushnell 4200, and IOR. I could even mount it on my precision rifle to box test it. |
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M1 Tracker
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This is my 1st real post. Just thought I would give my view since I just purchased a vx6. I have wanted a z6 2-12 since their arrival, but for me 2k is to much. I replaced my z3 4-12 on my go to hunting rifle with the vx6, the main reason was the versatility sealed the deal. I find myself hunting all over from thick woods to wide open areas. I will admit the z3 has slightly better glass but not by much for my eyes. I do own other scopes such as conquest, minox, vxll and nikon and the vx6 is better than all of them. The total package that the vx6 brings to the table is just what i wanted and after sighting it in i have to say this is probably the best purchase of a scope i have ever made.
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JGRaider
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I have gotten some initial feedback from my friend who is comparing my VX6 to his Diavari, Swaro Z3, and Conquest. His initial thoughts are that the Diavari has superior glass. The VX6 has superior glass than the Conquest, and the VX6/Z3 could be considered a draw. The FOV/eyebox, and eye relief champ is the VX6, and it's not even close. I'll get some more intel shortly!
Hey M1, how did your VX6 track? Was it easy to get dialed in? |
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M1 Tracker
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I did not do a box test. Just the normal sighting in with no problems and yes very easy to get dialed in. I did work the knobs a couple of turns before I sighted in. I'm sure it would pass a box test with flying colors. After sighting in i went to testing some new ammo i had purchased. Of which 2 shot consistently under .5 moa ( 3 shot groups). Also had a 6 shot group of .57 with berger vld. Needless to say I am very pleased with the vx6 so far.
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djp0623
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Thanks for the review. Sounds likee the cost difference between the two may be enough to justify the minimal difference in clarity. How is the low light capability? I had read that swaro claims > 90% light transmition, and leupold is claiming 98%. So im wondering if the smaller objective really isnt hindering anything.
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JGRaider
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I aways take those light transmission figures from the manufacturers with a grain of salt. The means for testing, etc is all over the board and varies from one mfg to another. Bushnell says the Elite 4200 is the brightest scope in the world. it is very bright, but I had a S&B Summit that was brighter.
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JGRaider
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I guess the op disappeared...........
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djp0623
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Pump and dump??? Mine is on backorder :( Any more word from your buddy?
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JGRaider
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He said he wanted to keep it another few days because he wanted to mount it to test tracking. It's raining today and tomorrow over there so it may be another few days before he gets to do that. No harm in not having Diavari glass in a scope that costs less than half. Glass is excellent and FOV and eyebox is super good.
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bwilliams1848
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What reticle did you get? I'm seriously thinking about getting the illuminated duplex version. This scope seems to be drawing me back to Leupold. Do you think the glass is better than the Meopta Meostar line?
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JGRaider
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I consider the glass in the Meopta and Conquest to be virtually the same, granted I haven't spent more than maybe an hour with a Meopta, and I own the Conquest, but that's how I saw it. The VX6 is clearly better than my Conquest, and my buddy says the same in comparison to his. Sorry I can't be more help.
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bwilliams1848
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I'm going to put this scope on a CVA Apex. I have a set of the deadnutz 30mm rings (high). I was wondering if there would be a better alternative that would mount the scope lower to the barrel. Any suggestions?
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JGRaider
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I'm clueless on muzzleloaders
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M1 Tracker
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I have a warne base and warne meduim rings on my TC with a 40mm vx3. You can also get weaver style bases for the cva. My vx6 is also mounted in warne meduim rings on a Tikka. Warne web site offers ring height charts that have been helpful for me.
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Smileydawg1
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Update. Sorry for the delay. It's been crazy since SHOT Show. Here's the link to part 2 of my review. Full review coming soon. "In
comparison to all of my high-end European scopes, the optical quality of this
scope is the best I have ever seen." That is
a bold statement…huh? Well the VX-6 is a
bold offering by Leupold. This scope is
a game changer. The VX-6 is exactly what people have been wanting,
expecting and demanding from Luppy. The
scope is not another optic in their line with a different name and some added
features. The VX-6 is a new scope with new glass and new technology -that is
why they are slowly being distributed. So let me answer some questions…for those of you lucky
enough to be are in the market for a scope you will not be disappointed in the VX-6.
Let me start by saying comparing scopes is one of the
best ways to convey the optical quality, mechanics and the overall experience
using nothing but words. Chances are people have used or own one of the scopes
you state as being Better, Same or Worse. It is also fun and some people will
agree and others disagree. I try to compare apples to apples whenever possible
and I am not talking about price in this example. Rather size of objective and
magnification range. SmileyDawg: You said: "In comparison to all of my high-end European scopes, the
optical quality of this scope is the best I have ever seen." Can you please elaborate? Which "high-end
European scopes" do you have? When I consider high-end I
would consider the Swarovski Z6 line, the Zeiss Victory T* FL line, and the
Schmidt and Bender. Are you saying that these Leupold scopes are
comperable to those European scopes or do we have a different view of
"high-end"?
When I get a scope I look it over and spend quiet some
time examining the features, glass and reticle.
Then, if justified, I break-out the Kahles, Zeiss and Swarovski’s for
comparison. Keep in mind that at times I
can tell the optical quality of the scopes is not even close to the higher end
models so no comparison is needed. In
the past when I have reviewed scopes, they have been close to my higher-end
European models, but none have exceeded or matched. In my initial product investigation, I noticed a
higher optical quality with the VX-6 than compared to Kahles CL 3-9x42mm, CSX
3-12x56mm, Conquest 3.5-10x50mm scopes. With true daytime illumination, a foot
of constant eye relief and the eye box forgiveness of a Swarovski Z6 EE, you
get an outstanding scope from Leupold. Is the optical
qualify of the Leupold VX-6 better than the Swarovski Z6? (2-12x50mm) It is damn close. The VX-6’s
eye relief of a constante true 4” thru 2 to 12X is superior to the Z6 and at about one-quarter of the cost - at just under
$1,000 - that is damn impressive. Does this mean it is better than a z3, z5, z6? Better
than Z3, not enough experience with the Z5 to say. The Z6 and the VX-6 are close in comparison, What European optics do you have? I own a Kahles CSX 3-12x56mdddm, Kahles CL 3-9x42mm, CL 4 – 12 x 52mm, Zeiss ConqueI own a Kahles CSX 3-12x56mm, Kahles CL 3-9x42mm, CL 4 – 12 x 52mm, Zeiss Conquest 3.5 – 10x44mm Rifle |
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djp0623
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Thanks for the update! I cant wait until mine is no longer on backorder. :(
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308WIN
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is the actual sight picture to the eye a larger image on the Z6 or the VX6...typically leupolds even on the same mag, the overall image is a smaller circle prob because the occular is smaller
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M1 Tracker
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I had a similar question on another brand of lower power, it's a 1.5 and it seems to be a smaller image than my naked eye.( really disapointing) I don't have the z6, but i do have a z3 4-12 and on 2x the vx6 seems almost as large as the z3 on 4x. I also have several other scopes in 3-9 and to my eyes the vx6 on 2x is equal to or larger than them on 3x.
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308WIN
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adjust the diopter....it can really make a difference on how big the image is
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