Has anyone laid eyes or hands on one yet?
Vx-6hd
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SidTheKidd
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Havent heard a peep about these? sounds nice to me... what models?
Rich Coyle
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The original is great to me. I would really like to see one for a day.
Looks like everything up to the 3-18 will be in the new models, possibly the 4-24 I really can't remember. I think I saw a new reticle or two in the list also. I'm looking forward to some feedback when they hit the streets. I figured someone on here would've had some top secret Intel by now.
breakshntr
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Looks like all the higher magnification ranges anyway. Hoping they tweak a few things like, more audible clicks, consist magnification ring tension, aluminium turrets, and why not better glass. Looks like the 4.5x52mm is going to msrp for $2450 which is about a $250 jump. This is going of a web store that lists them, but no real specs or pics.
Grumpy1911
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Has a new coating that sheds fingerprints, dirt, water, etc. All models come with the Alumina flip back lens covers. Comes with a free CDS dial. New reticle options. More robust erector system. The 4-24 is 34mm
This should give an idea of price]
mackgee
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It's all of the VX-6 line that's getting the upgrade. If anyone wants one of the older models I can probably get my hands on some closeout ones from my distributor for cheap.
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Rich Coyle
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Elkdown13,
You might take a look at the Bushnell 6500 4 1/2-30X50. It is two ounces lighter than the VX-6 4-24X52. I don't know about the VX-6hd though. I do know the glass in 6500 4 1/2-30X is barely better than the regular VX-6 from comparing them side by side on an optics chart. Both have barely better glass than the Huskemaw 5-20X. The Bushnell has hydrophobic coatings also. I sold my VX-6 and other scopes which don't have the hydrophobic coating.
By the way both my 4 1/2-30X50's are crystal clear throughout their magnification range and match the VX-6 in low light performance. Also they are much cheaper.
You might take a look at the Bushnell 6500 4 1/2-30X50. It is two ounces lighter than the VX-6 4-24X52. I don't know about the VX-6hd though. I do know the glass in 6500 4 1/2-30X is barely better than the regular VX-6 from comparing them side by side on an optics chart. Both have barely better glass than the Huskemaw 5-20X. The Bushnell has hydrophobic coatings also. I sold my VX-6 and other scopes which don't have the hydrophobic coating.
By the way both my 4 1/2-30X50's are crystal clear throughout their magnification range and match the VX-6 in low light performance. Also they are much cheaper.
blacktail 8541
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I have a couple of the old models (2) and just ordered another on close out. I'm sure the new HD line will be nice, but their is no way I would sale my older models to upgrade. If I need another scope in the future I will give them serious consideration. Any price increase puts them in Euro optic range.
