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40mm vs 50mm in new VX3
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<blockquote data-quote="fireroad" data-source="post: 307978" data-attributes="member: 17359"><p>Ah, the ole 40 vs 50 mm debate. JE Custom pretty much hit the main points. IMHO, 50mm's really belong on on a few rifles, namely benchrest and prairie dog rifles. The 50mm does gather more light, but I have always been able to see through my 40's way before legal shooting light. 50mm sit very high on a hunting rifle, and do stick out width wise making them susceptable to damage. 50mm are also usually quite a bit more coin versus what you would pay for the 40mm. Also, if you need the extra adjustment and side focus, there are numerous 40-44mm models out there with 30mm tubes. Basically, going to 50 mm has alot more to do with marketing and keeping up with the Jone's then actual need.</p><p> </p><p>As a long time Leupold fan, I was very dissapointed with the VX3 as well. The VX-III's one weakness was low light,and I don't really see where the new coatings are much improvement in that catagorey. Others may and will disagree. I think Leupold was number 1 for so long they started resting on there laurels until the other scope makers caught up, and even passed them. Bushnell is a great example. The 4200/6500 Elite glass is manufactured for them by Wonder Optics in Japan and is excellent...and the 4200 series is alot cheaper then the VX3.</p><p> </p><p>Your best bet is to shop around and look at the other competitors like the Bushnells, Zeiss Conquest, Sightron SII Big Sky or Hawke Frontier. You'll find you can get the same glass for alot less, or much better glass for only a few bucks more. Your Eyes May Very.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fireroad, post: 307978, member: 17359"] Ah, the ole 40 vs 50 mm debate. JE Custom pretty much hit the main points. IMHO, 50mm's really belong on on a few rifles, namely benchrest and prairie dog rifles. The 50mm does gather more light, but I have always been able to see through my 40's way before legal shooting light. 50mm sit very high on a hunting rifle, and do stick out width wise making them susceptable to damage. 50mm are also usually quite a bit more coin versus what you would pay for the 40mm. Also, if you need the extra adjustment and side focus, there are numerous 40-44mm models out there with 30mm tubes. Basically, going to 50 mm has alot more to do with marketing and keeping up with the Jone's then actual need. As a long time Leupold fan, I was very dissapointed with the VX3 as well. The VX-III's one weakness was low light,and I don't really see where the new coatings are much improvement in that catagorey. Others may and will disagree. I think Leupold was number 1 for so long they started resting on there laurels until the other scope makers caught up, and even passed them. Bushnell is a great example. The 4200/6500 Elite glass is manufactured for them by Wonder Optics in Japan and is excellent...and the 4200 series is alot cheaper then the VX3. Your best bet is to shop around and look at the other competitors like the Bushnells, Zeiss Conquest, Sightron SII Big Sky or Hawke Frontier. You'll find you can get the same glass for alot less, or much better glass for only a few bucks more. Your Eyes May Very. [/QUOTE]
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