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Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36 vs VX3L 3.5-10x50 |
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gdpolk
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Posted: February/06/2016 at 09:55 |
My favorite rifle scope for hunting that I've tried thus far is the VX3 2.5-8x36 with Alumina flip covers. Here is why; the VX3 2.5-8x36 is:
All of that said, I'm building a custom Cooper .308 mountain hunting gun and am looking at some optics. Weight is a concern, but not the primary concern of the build. The two that I'm considering are the Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36 vs VX3L 3.5-10x50. I am incredibly happy with my current VX3 2.5-8x36's as it's truly all I need, but am intrigued by the possibility of a brighter image at the darkest times with the VX3L 3.5-10x50. The larger lenses should pick up more light making those first and last minutes a little easier. The chunk out of the bottom means that I should be able to retain the lower mounting and handling characteristics of the 36mm scope that I know and love. My preferred ring setup is Burris signature rings in steel universal bases. However, another option for the Cooper is the Talley lightweight series at 2ozs for base/rings. Switching from steel Burris Signature rings and bases, which are my standard go-to setup, to the Talley Lightweights would make the weight difference between the 2.5-8x and the VX3L a wash. So, with that said, I'm curious about the optical performance differences in the field between the VX3 and VX3L, as it may be worth the slightly increased bulk to me to go with a larger objective and a lighter ring set. What are the differences optically between the VX3 2.5-8x36 and VX3L 3.5-10x50 in terms of:
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cheaptrick
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Good post!
I too love the Alumina scope covers Leupold offers. Pricey sure, but worth it. I'd give the Talley's a go also.
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I have fhat same leupold 2.5-8x. Good little scope. Take a look at the swaro z3 3-9x36. It will be a glass upgrade and still very compact and light.
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gdpolk
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I've looked at the z3s and while they are more clear than the vx3 line, I'm not sure they would be any brighter than the vx3 with the same objective size and in all honesty I am pleased with the optical quality of the 2.5-8x36. I've had other scopes that are MUCH higher grade and for long range target work they were absolutely worth it but in the woods I feel the 2.5-8 is all I need. I'm 90% sure I'll go with that, but in just a little curious about possibly getting a bit more low light brightness and keeping my low mounting, quick handling, wide FOV performance. Also, for hunting applications, I really like the Leupold screw in covers because of their performance in the field.
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