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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Am I nuts? VX6hd 3-18×50 vs. G7 NXS 5.5-22
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<blockquote data-quote="BoatTail" data-source="post: 1759075" data-attributes="member: 74670"><p>I don't think you're crazy. I have three rifles with VX 6 Leupold scopes on them. When I first got into long range hunting, I purchased a rifle from gunwerks where they convinced me I needed a 10 lb rifle shoot long distance. Mine had their original heavy scope and a number five Barrel. I've never espoused to need for a heavy rifle and later moved to 8 to 8 1/2 pound rifles for hunting. In a hunting situation I found rifles under 9 lb, with a good rest, work perfectly for me out to 650 yrds with one shot kills, but I always shoot prone. I do try to get closer but often that is not possible in the open country of th west. As we get older, we start thinking about the extra weight we are carrying. 10 ounces is a lot of extra weight when we add it to other extra things we need to carry and becomes a necessary consideration. I say leave the heavy rifles to those with younger backs and legs and carry something lighter. I also like the locking turrets on the Leupold scopes. I know they're not going to move until I make a change. I found the custom dials, when properly validated, to be right on. The glass is clear with excellent eye relief and the weight compliments my carbon fiber barrels and McMillan Edge lightweight stocks. I say go for it, make the change.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BoatTail, post: 1759075, member: 74670"] I don't think you're crazy. I have three rifles with VX 6 Leupold scopes on them. When I first got into long range hunting, I purchased a rifle from gunwerks where they convinced me I needed a 10 lb rifle shoot long distance. Mine had their original heavy scope and a number five Barrel. I've never espoused to need for a heavy rifle and later moved to 8 to 8 1/2 pound rifles for hunting. In a hunting situation I found rifles under 9 lb, with a good rest, work perfectly for me out to 650 yrds with one shot kills, but I always shoot prone. I do try to get closer but often that is not possible in the open country of th west. As we get older, we start thinking about the extra weight we are carrying. 10 ounces is a lot of extra weight when we add it to other extra things we need to carry and becomes a necessary consideration. I say leave the heavy rifles to those with younger backs and legs and carry something lighter. I also like the locking turrets on the Leupold scopes. I know they're not going to move until I make a change. I found the custom dials, when properly validated, to be right on. The glass is clear with excellent eye relief and the weight compliments my carbon fiber barrels and McMillan Edge lightweight stocks. I say go for it, make the change. [/QUOTE]
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