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    TR21

    amber is the best in bright light ?

    I hear alot of SF use them

    The main thing I didnt like about the specs was water Proof 3 feet

    kinda sounds weak

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    Hey guy's,
    I just finished a 3 day course with Spartan Tactical, Jim Smith and Greg Coker.

    They were running the CQ/T and MR/T. Greg indicated that he has been working with Leupold on upgrading the MR/T. One of the improvments was adaylight visible reticle, and all the upgrades would be able to be retrofitted to existing scopes, so current owners wouldn't be screwed.

    I know its kinda heresay, and you may not believe it to you see it, but thought I'd pass it on.

    In the FWIW category, they still liked both Leupolds.

    Bob

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    I'm shooting a multi-gun match with shots out to 300 yards on Saturday. I'm going to shoot my Colt with the Leupold Vari-X II 1-4X20mm, which I haven't used for . . . years . . . except to verify zero. I've been shooting matches (and classes) with red dots since I've rarely had to shoot past 100 yards.

    It's a humble piece of glass, but I'll report any interesting observations if anyone is interested.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rhino View Post
    I'm shooting a multi-gun match with shots out to 300 yards on Saturday. I'm going to shoot my Colt with the Leupold Vari-X II 1-4X20mm, which I haven't used for . . . years . . . except to verify zero. I've been shooting matches (and classes) with red dots since I've rarely had to shoot past 100 yards.

    It's a humble piece of glass, but I'll report any interesting observations if anyone is interested.
    I'm interested, thanks. I think there's a lot of 1x20 non-illuminated glass out there that would serve well in a lot of situations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rhino View Post
    I'm shooting a multi-gun match with shots out to 300 yards on Saturday. I'm going to shoot my Colt with the Leupold Vari-X II 1-4X20mm, which I haven't used for . . . years . . . except to verify zero. I've been shooting matches (and classes) with red dots since I've rarely had to shoot past 100 yards.

    It's a humble piece of glass, but I'll report any interesting observations if anyone is interested.
    Speaking of which -- That VXII happens to be a very good value . Solid piece for the money.

    I have one mounted on a LaRue mount and just parked my EOTech ahead of it on my forward rail. Works real nice even though it kinda gets heavy with all that gear mounted up there. It makes you wonder how nice it would be if EOTech and Leupy got together. They line up real well too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R Moran View Post
    ....Greg indicated that he has been working with Leupold on upgrading the MR/T. One of the improvments was adaylight visible reticle, and all the upgrades would be able to be retrofitted to existing scopes, so current owners wouldn't be screwed....
    1) That would be awesome if it happens, as I can get MR/T's from Midway for a good price.

    2) The retrofit will not be free, for sure. Most likely one of their $199.99 upgrades.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nutnfancy View Post
    I'm interested, thanks. I think there's a lot of 1x20 non-illuminated glass out there that would serve well in a lot of situations.

    Agreed! I got it back in 1996 or so, and I used it exclusively until 2002 or so. After using it for a couple of years (and seeing how others in my circles were doing the same with similar gear), when I first started suggesting low powered variables made a good general purpose optic I was pretty much roasted on AR15.com for being a combination heretic and idiot. Things have changed a little.



    Quote Originally Posted by HLDefender
    Speaking of which -- That VXII happens to be a very good value . Solid piece for the money.
    Agreed. Mine pre-dates Larue and most of the "tactical" hardware on the market now. It's mounted in a B-Square one-piece mount that actually works really well and has been surprisingly durable. If I were doing it again and I had the $$$, I'd obvious go with Larue or something similar, but it's working okay now.

    Does the VX-II have "clicky" adjustmements for windage and elevation? The ancestor (Vari-X II) did not, which makes it tough to use "come-up" and such. I pretty much leave it where it is and hold over and under whenever I need it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rhino View Post
    Agreed. Mine pre-dates Larue and most of the "tactical" hardware on the market now. It's mounted in a B-Square one-piece mount that actually works really well and has been surprisingly durable. If I were doing it again and I had the $$$, I'd obvious go with Larue or something similar, but it's working okay now.

    Does the VX-II have "clicky" adjustmements for windage and elevation? The ancestor (Vari-X II) did not, which makes it tough to use "come-up" and such. I pretty much leave it where it is and hold over and under whenever I need it.
    Yes - mine has a nice tactile and audible "click" with each 1/4" movement.



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    OK - so I'm off by .5 magnification as per the thread title, but does anyone have any experience with this Weaver ill variable in 1.5x4.5 ?

    http://www.swfa.com/pc-9026-1206-new...fle-scope.aspx

    The price looks nice compared to the leupy's with similar magnification:

    http://www.swfa.com/pc-5450-307-leup...iflescope.aspx

    A $150 difference. Is the VXIII that much better in terms of glass/performance? From what I've read the VXIII is actually closer to a 1.5 to 4 on the top end of magnification.

    HLD...

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    Leupy VX III actual magnification is listed as 1.5 - 4.5 (non-illuminated reticle) and 1.5 - 4.4 (illuminated reticle). This from their 2007 catalog spec sheet.

    They also offer a model called the European 30, a 1.25-4 X20mm that has an actual magnification of 1.6 - 4.2. Reticles offered are duplex and German #4, but no illumination.

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