Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15

Anyone own both of these or have any experience with these scopes. Is the 5 worth the extra money. Seems all the VX 5's come with side focus which I probably don't need in situations I hunt in. And I am not sure if you can get the VX 3 with illuminated reticle which is what I want. Really just trying to find out if the glass and low light ability of the VX 5 is worth the money over the VX3.

I have both. I'll take the 5 all day over the other but the other is ok. You can get a vx5hd for just a shade over $700 with firedot reticle

The VX3 is no longer produced by Leupold or available.

Perhaps you mean the VX-3i?

The VX-3i is a good scope but it is not available in a 40, 42 or 44 mm objective, to my knowledge, with an IR.

You have to step up to the 56 mm objective in the VX-3i to get it with an IR.

I just purchased two brand new Leupold VX-5HD scopes in 3-15 x 44 mm, 30 mm tube, with Duplex Firedot IR and side focus.

Got them for $718.39 each.

Most places they are $999.99 each.

They are scheduled for delivery to me tomorrow.

I bought a vx-3i 4.5-14x50 with s standard reticle. I love it. I couldn't justify the extra money for something more. It was a new scope for a new rifle which of course involved new rings, flip covers, case, sling, ammo, etc, etc..... I just could just8more because that scope worked for me. And it's great.

That being said, you better believe I would have bought a 5 if I could have. The 3 isn't junk. It's fantastic. Doesn't mean you can't get better. If you can get either, then but the better one and be done with it.

Where did you buy your VX5 for that price?

Swfa

That's a heck of a deal for that scope. Wow.

I've gotten a 3x15x56 and 44 in last few weeks from them atbthose prices

That's the best glass for the money right now IMO.

And the low illumination kicks butt

Vx5

Those prices are not on their website anymore.

Pm headed to you

SWFA price match 110% guarantee.

Mine arrived today!

Nice!!!

Sweet.

I don't see them for that price either. We're they on sale or is there a coupon code?

Like cuz-pat said. Swfa’s 110% price match guarantee. You basically find it cheaper than swfa, then email them to beat the price.

What he said.

Thanks for the info. I'll start searching for the nest price I can find.

Go to gunprodeals.com. Lowest price won't show up til you put in cart. Then use that at swfa for price match plus 110%.