Tracking/reliability/durability- Leupold fixed vs. variable

Charles A · #1 05-12-2007, 10:59 PM

I need a new scope for a light(er) weight medium range rifle, and have decided on a Leupold fixed 6x or 3-9x. That choice is mainly because of size/weight and the availability of the M1 turrets. Everybody says my- (insert scope here), tracks/works great. Nice so does mine. What I'm looking for is technical, proven information whether a Leupold FXII, or FXIII 6x, will have better consistency in tracking and durability then a VX2, or VX3, both with M1 turrets.

What I really want is a "real" Mark4 6x. But alas no cookie. I have/do use the ULTRA/MK4 10x and 16x, and the MK4 3.5-10M3, and know they work. I would prefer a varible... slightly, however absolute dependability and reliability is paramount on this rifle.

What say ye? catshooter?????

Thanks,
Charles

CatShooter · #2 05-13-2007, 11:56 AM

I don't have any experence with the little 6x.

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Charles A · #3 05-13-2007, 12:43 PM

Understood thanks.

Anybody else?

sscoyote · #4 05-13-2007, 03:10 PM

Me neither, but i do like the fact that the std. Duplex is 4.5 inch per hundred yds. to the lower post tip from center x-hair with the FX-III. Would make for a great intermediate range ballistic/rangefinding reticle.

FRANK21 · #5 05-15-2007, 11:52 PM

I have a ton of variable Leupold MK4s, VX3 targets. they all run without fail.

Gustavo · #6 05-16-2007, 12:06 PM

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I have a ton of variable Leupold MK4s, VX3 targets. they all run without fail.

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Same experience with my pair of Mk4 4.5-14x50mm MilDot IR

BountyHunter · #7 05-17-2007, 11:28 AM

Charles

http://www.valdada.com/vn/ior/03c

The IOR line has a proven track record and they have a 6x42 with target turrets and MP 8 reticle.

Not a leupold, but certainly proven and IMO as good if not better than the MK4 and similar characteristics.

BH