I am ready to glass up my "light done completely done wrong" project. I am looking at two scopes. The VX-II 3-9X33, and the FX-II 6X36. I know the 6X42 rules the roost, but I really don't feel I need the larger objective for where, and how, I hunt. I have plenty of other options to choose from for larger objective scopes. The deal is the weight. The 3-9 is lighter, by a set of Talleys, than the 6X36, and because of that, that would be the way I would like to roll, unless its a complete goat fuck of a scope. Then again, I do run 4.5-14's and like them.
Let me have it...
R.

I thought about a 2.5 x 8 VXIII for my future Faux. Not sure what the weight is on it though, looked like a decent scope. Course that thought went away when I stumbled on another 6x42.

2.5-8X36 is 11.4 oz. The 6X42 is 13.6 oz.

The 3-9X33 is 8.8 oz, and the 6X36 is 10 oz.

HUGE differences! : )


R.

I run a couple of 3x9X33 scopes and you have to accept a big concession with eye relief. IME using 6X+ on a light rifle is apt to catch the brow if you're launching anything over .257 diameter projectiles. The weight reprieve seems a reasonable benefit for the eye relief, but others will certainly disagree.

6x42 is 11.4 oz.......

6x42 no doubt.
I've never been one to give up performance for a few ounces.
I'd fart or something when I got out of the truck if I felt the need to loose a couple ounces..............grin

Them is some heavy farts.....

Be curious to see the cumulative number of 6x42's on this site.

I hate the 3-9x Compact and the 6x36 both...if only because I have both.

6x42 for the win,by landslide...................

Whats the beef with the 6X36?

Thanks.

R.

They suck................