Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40mm CDS SF elevation turret question

The Oregonian said:

It is not a zero stop, but you could see how many revs it takes to bottom out and if you get lost you can always take it to the bottom and go back up.

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That's true and thought about that too. I did order a 20 moa rail (didn't want one as trying to save weight and keep optics as low as I could and simpler, plus didn't need one) and some Burris signature rings with the moa *** align inserts. I thought I could get it close to bottoming out trying different configurations till I got close, and that would make it easier to count down if there were minimal revs, or only a partial.

I know it's best to view a scope more in the center but trying to be creative here. But then again I may just use my Zeiss scope (turrets with rev. Counter) instead on the rail with ARC rings already on it since I have it freed up currently, just much heavier and bulkier.

26, there is no bearing on the factory turret so it spins the full 7 revs, and Some change of moa.

manitou said:

That is normal for the VX3i. You just have to be wary and count. You cannot dial more than one revolution with that cds turret on a VX3i.
My .280 will go to 750 yds within the one revolution with the VX3i. My other .280 wears a VX5 HD which will allow multiple revolutions.

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Leupold has gotten some bad reviews for their turrets. Looking at a VX5 or VX6 myself, but tentative. How reliable are the turrets on these two scopes?

Well....sorry for your dilemma....surely a pia.....

Seems the VX5 HDs are holding their own. I have one on a .280 that is only a few months old and has only been used on my range behind the house. So far it is a very impressive piece.

call these people. bet they can fix you up with just what you need.

http://kentonindustries.com/custom-turrets/leupold

RCOODY.....**** YOU.....just when i didn't need to spend more money.....you throw this out there....
And I am in need of a set for an older VXIII 6.5-20.......
Thx......

rcoody said:

call these people. bet they can fix you up with just what you need.

http://kentonindustries.com/custom-turrets/leupold

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I wonder if they could offer their "one turn CDR" turret in MOA with the zero stop and how many Minutes it would get with that one turn, instead of getting stuck with one load for a specific elevation and temp situation.