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Leopold...I just dont get ity.
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 932913" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>Oh, it's actually only $4,300. What a relief. I'll order one today. </p><p></p><p>Setting the Mark 8 aside for a minute, let's focus on scopes the average shooter could actually afford to buy. </p><p></p><p>Here's my opinion about Leupold vs Vortex. I don't think there is a consistent difference in resolution between a PST and either a VX-3 or Mark 4. All three model lines use simple doublet objective lenses and will have similar resolution at similar elevation settings. You might find that either on has either weakness or a sweet spot somewhere in the magnification range. Vortex offers a fair selection of reticles, and mil/mil and MOA/MOA turrets, but a limited selection of magnifications. You give up having future Custom Shop options with Vortex. That means you can't swap reticles or turrets down the line. </p><p></p><p>Vortex scopes are made offshore, which largely explains the lower cost. Consequently, Vortex scopes offer more features per buck. If you're primarily interested in shooting targets, Vortex PST scopes are a better value than comparably equipped Leupolds. </p><p></p><p>Most target shooters rarely turn the magnification down to the low end. Nor do they care much about image contrast. Those are two areas where comparable Leupold scopes outshine Vortex PSTs. Vortex PSTs have an obscured field of view when the magnification is turned down to the limit, and the elevation is adjusted to the min or max value. To avoid any obscuration the elevation adjustment loses about a half turn at each end. This can be viewed as either a design flaw, or a truth in advertising issue. To my knowledge, VX-3 or Mark 4 scopes don't have this problem, but then they don't claim a 4:1 magnification ratio either. </p><p></p><p>In hunting scenarios, the sun can be at any angle. Good stray light management is a requirement for high contrast. None of the PSTs have very good stray light management or high image contrast, especially at high magnification. I have yet to see a VX-3 or Mark 4 that has an image contrast problem. For a hunting scope, I would recommend paying the extra 25% premium for a Leupold.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 932913, member: 34084"] Oh, it's actually only $4,300. What a relief. I'll order one today. Setting the Mark 8 aside for a minute, let's focus on scopes the average shooter could actually afford to buy. Here's my opinion about Leupold vs Vortex. I don't think there is a consistent difference in resolution between a PST and either a VX-3 or Mark 4. All three model lines use simple doublet objective lenses and will have similar resolution at similar elevation settings. You might find that either on has either weakness or a sweet spot somewhere in the magnification range. Vortex offers a fair selection of reticles, and mil/mil and MOA/MOA turrets, but a limited selection of magnifications. You give up having future Custom Shop options with Vortex. That means you can't swap reticles or turrets down the line. Vortex scopes are made offshore, which largely explains the lower cost. Consequently, Vortex scopes offer more features per buck. If you're primarily interested in shooting targets, Vortex PST scopes are a better value than comparably equipped Leupolds. Most target shooters rarely turn the magnification down to the low end. Nor do they care much about image contrast. Those are two areas where comparable Leupold scopes outshine Vortex PSTs. Vortex PSTs have an obscured field of view when the magnification is turned down to the limit, and the elevation is adjusted to the min or max value. To avoid any obscuration the elevation adjustment loses about a half turn at each end. This can be viewed as either a design flaw, or a truth in advertising issue. To my knowledge, VX-3 or Mark 4 scopes don't have this problem, but then they don't claim a 4:1 magnification ratio either. In hunting scenarios, the sun can be at any angle. Good stray light management is a requirement for high contrast. None of the PSTs have very good stray light management or high image contrast, especially at high magnification. I have yet to see a VX-3 or Mark 4 that has an image contrast problem. For a hunting scope, I would recommend paying the extra 25% premium for a Leupold. [/QUOTE]
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