Leupold VX3 2.5-8, Maven RS.2 2-10 or ??

[cowboyarcher]

Hi All,

I have been looking at the VX3HD 2.5-8 and the Maven RS.2 2-10 for a lighter weight, do it all 270 Win that I have built. I like the weight of these at around 12oz, but am unsure which to go with or if there are other options to consider. I have a SWFA Ultralight on it now and simply want to move that to an AR build. Max range of about 400 yards, so don't need a ton of magnification.

Any thoughts or other leads?

Thanks!

 

[wyosteve]

I've never tried a Maven because I've been very happy with my Leupold 2.5-8's on a variety of rifles out to 400 yds.

 

[huntinghuasna]

Leupold if I were buying.

 

[Panhandlin Pat]

I have both, and for function I prefer the maven. I like the looks of the leupold more though. That RS2 is one of my favorite hunting scopes.

 

[JimFromTN]

There is a swaro Z3 3-10x42 in the classifieds right now for $625. Its a 12oz scope and a great deal for that price. I have one on a 270 and one on a 308. The glass will blow both of those away for not much more money.

 

[jjmp]

Look at the Meoptas their on sale three times better glass twice the weight,at least twice as good or more then what's mentioned,people obsess on light weight , but the better built scopes are heaver for a reason ,cry once buy once ,ever here the saying only rich men can afford cheap scopes . All done buying leupolds.

 

[JimFromTN]

Marked down to $625 shipped

Swarovski Z3

**For Sale** Swarovski Z3 3-10X42 Plex reticle LNIB **$650** plus shipping

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[motown]

I have both, and for function I prefer the maven. I like the looks of the leupold more though. That RS2 is one of my favorite hunting scopes.

How's the eye relief on the Maven? I have read some people say its short and some say its not.

 

[Panhandlin Pat]

I've never noticed it to be short. Also don't have an rs2 on a heavy recoiling rifle either. Only up close picture I can find with it mounted.

 

[motown]

I've never noticed it to be short. Also don't have an rs2 on a heavy recoiling rifle either. Only up close picture I can find with it mounted.View attachment 411488

Thanks for sharing and thats a nice antelope too! This will be going on a 6.5 creed CA Mesa so I think it should work just fine as well.

 

[Panhandlin Pat]

One of my friends has one on a 1967 model 70 300 win mag and hes never complained either!

 

[motown]

One of my friends has one on a 1967 model 70 300 win mag and hes never complained either!

How's the glass? Would you rate it on par with VX3 glass?

 

[xsn10s]

I have an older VariXIII 2.5-8 with mildot reticle. I've shot out to 800 yards with it on steel. When comparing it to a SWFA 10X out to a mile the glass was brighter and more clear on the Leupold. YMMV. I haven't looked through the scopes you mentioned but I think you'd be very happy with them.

 

[Panhandlin Pat]

How's the glass? Would you rate it on par with VX3 glass?

It's honestly hard for me to say. I've had the maven over a year now, yet I haven't compared them side by side while hunting. It's most definitely brighter than the my older leupold m8 6x42 though. I packed it along on my first hunt with the maven as a spare and did some side by side comparison.