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................

got a 6x42M1's on my oldest rifle and a 6x36 Target turrets on my youngest rifle... the 7 YO is pissed that he got gypped!!! he might be a little more discriminating than some...

Mine feel likewise..............

I put a VXII 3-9x33 on my first Montana. My bike racing days left me gram obsessed.

It sits on a rimfire these days, the weight isn't worth what you give up.

I've more than I want of 'em...................

Had the "priviledge" to test drive a 3-9x33, so managed to dodge that bullet decisively. Went the 6x42 WD ala M1 route instead and couldn't be happier.....

I hear good things.............

Other than this, what's the difference between 42 and 36, besides 6?

Thanks.

R.

Ease and speed of acquiring a sight picture,brightness and the warm/fuzzy.

Don't think that it'd piss me off,that shit that cost less,worked better...though in fairness,the 6x42 do just that to a shitload of contenders.(grin)


The '36 ain't in a like realm or even fucking close................

Gotcha!

Thanks.

R.

I'm just not into fiddle-fucking around and am quick to grab the good shit,instead of purposely suffering concessions.

The 6x42 remains my pick of the litter for getting on movers QUICK and you simply wouldn't begin to believe...............(grin)

I believe I'll start to believe shortly.
Thanks for the info.
R.

Lotsa shit is "good",until it's compared side by each with sumptin' that actually is.(grin)

I've long been a fan of the side by each R&D extrapolations,mainly because they bear the most fruit.............

Has anyone tried the FX-3 6x42? I'm thinking of replacing the 3-9x33 on my Montana, for the reasons previously mentioned. I figure it could find a home on a 77/17.

Iv'e got 6x42's in FX-3 and FX-111 nomenclature, i don't fret the difference ...

I tripped my 3-9x33 many moon's ago...

Might as well roll the M-8 6x42 in there as well as being way fucking better than a 3-9x33 of any itteration.

All I have is the old nasty shit,which prolly don't even fucking "work".

Love to slick used ones up,but try hard not to scoop ADJ OBJ's.................

I'm probably going to go new on this one. Do you have to send the scope in to Leupold to get the elev turret installed?

I keep my eyes open for used ones, but they seem to go pretty quickly if the price is reasonable...must be a reason for that

For new scopes unless you get a sweet deal from a buddy wholesaler or find a score on Ebay, going straight to the Leupold custom shop will get you there for retail without a middle man.

Deals are out there if you look hard enough.

Leupold will take care of you and the "wait" is typically slight at best.................

What reticle are you are you liking the best?

The LR duplex seems pointless with the ability to dial.

If a Duplex won't do it,it cain't be did.

Lotsa shit becomes very easy,when dealing death from crosshair intersection............

Purchased a 3.5-10x40 from these guys a couple months ago.

Rink

Great price. Sending a PMO rather than a CC was worth it too. A quick trip to Leupold for an M1 made the turnaround in a week.

Never have heard of them,but it is noted..................

Got 5 or 6... don't make me count.

I ain't lost that many bets................

The only reason I have one 6X36 is I didn't pay careful enough attention on a fleabay auction for a "6X leupold". Thought I'd gotten quite the bargain until I unwrapped it.

It lives on my beeman R7, ok for popping stuff in the backyard, but the only two scopes I like on hunting rifles are the 6X42 and the 3.5-10X40.

Still need to send the 6X42's in for elevation turrets, and pick up a couple more 6X42's and another 3.5-10X40

The only way I'd get another,would be on accident................