Leupold Scopes Question

[savagehunter308]

i am looking in to buying a Vari X II 3-9x40 tactical rifle scope. The Vari X III 3.5-10x40 is also very nice with AO, but it its about 175 more, i dont need the AO, but i was wondering what the differnece between a Vari X II and a III was. thanks.

 

[700PSS Shooter]

Go to the Leupold website and the go into the Vari-X II vs. Vari-X III differences in detail. The difference is visible to the eye when using each, however the Vari-X II is still a fine scope with a dynamite warrantee.

http://www.leupold.com/

I have the Vari-X II 3-9X40 Tactical. Nice scope for the money. It pales in comparison to my Vari-X III 3.5-10X40LR M3, but is 1/2 the price. The Leupold Vari-X III and Mark 4 30mm tube scopes with 40mm objectives put many lesser 50mm scopes with 1" tubes to shame.

 

[M700]

From the Leupold Website:

What is the difference between Vari-X II and Vari- X III?

All Vari-X III models have Multicoat 4 lens coating for enhanced light transmission (about 8 to 10% more than Vari-X II, which has lenses fully coated with magnesium fluoride).

All Vari-X III models feature 1\4 minute of angle clicks in the windage and elevation adjustments. The Vari-X II models all use a reliable friction type adjustment.

A range estimating is featured on selected models of the Vari-X III 1.75-6x32mm, 2.5-8x36mm, 3.5-10 and 4.5-14 (both 40mm and 50 mm) scopes.
The Vari-X II scope, while being an older design, is superbly engineered and still sets the scope industry standard for ruggedness, reliability, and quality in rifle scopes.

Both Vari-X II and III models share the same high mechanical and optical performance standards, and the same close tolerances in manufacturing for precise operation.
Both models are tested identically to meet the same rigid mechanical and optical specifications.

These scopes also share no internal parts.

Good Luck

 

[700PSS Shooter]

And for $70 bucks, Premier Reticles can add Vari-X III click knobs in target or field (low) style. Lower if you get the scope from them.

http://www.premierreticles.com/

 

[Art Eatman]

It's common with a hunting rifle that you sight in for your own notions of zero and then not bother the scope adjustments again unless there is some stock warpage or other cause of change in point of impact.

So, for the typical hunter, the Vari-X II has as many bells and whistles are actually needed.

Targeters and Long Rangers have different needs...

, Art

 

[700PSS Shooter]

Wise words Art. I have not changed the zero on my deer rifle in 20 years. Just use the same ammo and there it shoots.