RIDE-RED 350r
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So, I am in need of a new scope for my Win m70 SG in 338WM.
I had my heart set on a Leupold VX2 untill I started looking closer at the new VX1. It seems to me that mechanically speaking there is no difference between the two. As far as I can tell, the difference is the type of gas they use inside the two scopes. The VX1 gets nitrogen whilst the VX2 gets argon. I seldom take this rifle out in bad weather, it's my baby. So will I see any real world benefit going with the VX2 over the VX1?? So far I am leaning toward no.
I have been told that the current VX1 is now the same as a VX2 made a couple of years ago mechanically speaking.
Sorry if I am not the person who can afford to spend a G-note on a scope for my rifle. Sure, I would like to but it's just not my situation at this time. I have had "cheap scopes" serve me very well, in fact I still have one that has given almost 15 years of trouble free service atop my Rem 700 ADL synthetic in 270 Win. Just a Bass Pro Redhead that was part of the rifle/scope combo when purchased new back in the early 2000's. That thing never needs more than 1/2 MOA adjustment from year to year. So please don't tell me I need to go buy a $1500 Swarovski. I would like advice between the VX1 and VX2 here.
I did do a side-x-side comparison between the VX1 and the similarly priced Nikon Pro-staff with mil-dot elevation type reticle. (I'm not sure if mil-dot is the correct nomenclature here as the spacing between the elevation dots was not uniform) And while I found there to be little if any noticeable difference in picture clarity and brightness between the 2, it just came down to the smooth looks of the Leupold that makes me favor the VX1 over the Nikon. Shallow as it may be, I found the looks of the Nikon to be more "tactical-ish" which I don't think would suit my taste on my Winchester. I did like the reticle of the Nikon though.. But I really don't need a long range reticle for what I do.
Anyway, I don't need high magnification so your standard 3x9x40 fits my needs fine. That's what I have been using for years and I would like to stick to what works. Leupold's warrantee puts my mind at ease about buying a "cheap" scope as well.
I had my heart set on a Leupold VX2 untill I started looking closer at the new VX1. It seems to me that mechanically speaking there is no difference between the two. As far as I can tell, the difference is the type of gas they use inside the two scopes. The VX1 gets nitrogen whilst the VX2 gets argon. I seldom take this rifle out in bad weather, it's my baby. So will I see any real world benefit going with the VX2 over the VX1?? So far I am leaning toward no.
I have been told that the current VX1 is now the same as a VX2 made a couple of years ago mechanically speaking.
Sorry if I am not the person who can afford to spend a G-note on a scope for my rifle. Sure, I would like to but it's just not my situation at this time. I have had "cheap scopes" serve me very well, in fact I still have one that has given almost 15 years of trouble free service atop my Rem 700 ADL synthetic in 270 Win. Just a Bass Pro Redhead that was part of the rifle/scope combo when purchased new back in the early 2000's. That thing never needs more than 1/2 MOA adjustment from year to year. So please don't tell me I need to go buy a $1500 Swarovski. I would like advice between the VX1 and VX2 here.
I did do a side-x-side comparison between the VX1 and the similarly priced Nikon Pro-staff with mil-dot elevation type reticle. (I'm not sure if mil-dot is the correct nomenclature here as the spacing between the elevation dots was not uniform) And while I found there to be little if any noticeable difference in picture clarity and brightness between the 2, it just came down to the smooth looks of the Leupold that makes me favor the VX1 over the Nikon. Shallow as it may be, I found the looks of the Nikon to be more "tactical-ish" which I don't think would suit my taste on my Winchester. I did like the reticle of the Nikon though.. But I really don't need a long range reticle for what I do.
Anyway, I don't need high magnification so your standard 3x9x40 fits my needs fine. That's what I have been using for years and I would like to stick to what works. Leupold's warrantee puts my mind at ease about buying a "cheap" scope as well.