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Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
#2701971
01/10/19 08:49 PM
01/10/19 08:49 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,517
Land of the free because of th...
mike35549
OP
12 point
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OP
12 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,517
Land of the free because of th...
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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.
If you're gonna be stupid you better be tough.
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: mike35549]
#2701980
01/10/19 08:53 PM
01/10/19 08:53 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 38,489
N. Bama
257wbymag
Boo Boo Head
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Boo Boo Head
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 38,489
N. Bama
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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
Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!!
My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty
I'm the paterfamilias
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: mike35549]
#2702035
01/10/19 09:25 PM
01/10/19 09:25 PM
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,160
Central Alabama
Cuz-Pat
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Booner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,160
Central Alabama
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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.
Cuz-Pat
Patton's European Mounts
Professional Quality Skull & Antler Taxidermy
Since 1998
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: mike35549]
#2702043
01/10/19 09:30 PM
01/10/19 09:30 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,188
Chilton County
modoc_333
6 point
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6 point
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,188
Chilton County
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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.
-Keith
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
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01/11/19 06:49 AM
01/11/19 06:49 AM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 18,142
North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 18,142
North AL
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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. Where did you buy your VX5 for that price?
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: mike35549]
#2702489
01/11/19 10:20 AM
01/11/19 10:20 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 38,489
N. Bama
257wbymag
Boo Boo Head
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Boo Boo Head
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 38,489
N. Bama
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I've gotten a 3x15x56 and 44 in last few weeks from them atbthose prices
Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!!
My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty
I'm the paterfamilias
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: mike35549]
#2702554
01/11/19 11:15 AM
01/11/19 11:15 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 38,489
N. Bama
257wbymag
Boo Boo Head
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Boo Boo Head
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 38,489
N. Bama
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And the low illumination kicks butt
Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!!
My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty
I'm the paterfamilias
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: 257wbymag]
#2703209
01/11/19 10:05 PM
01/11/19 10:05 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 18,142
North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 18,142
North AL
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I've gotten a 3x15x56 and 44 in last few weeks from them atbthose prices Those prices are not on their website anymore.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2703258
01/11/19 10:49 PM
01/11/19 10:49 PM
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,160
Central Alabama
Cuz-Pat
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,160
Central Alabama
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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. Where did you buy your VX5 for that price? SWFA price match 110% guarantee.
Cuz-Pat
Patton's European Mounts
Professional Quality Skull & Antler Taxidermy
Since 1998
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Re: Leupold VX 3 4.5X14 vs VX 5HD 3X15
[Re: bates2rw]
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01/13/19 02:07 PM
01/13/19 02:07 PM
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Posts: 12,481
Pike County, AL
Fuzzy_Bunny
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Booner
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 12,481
Pike County, AL
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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.
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