Originally Posted by
Pawildman
Been pretty much a Leupy man all my life... I own a BUNCH of VXII's. Own a couple MX-8's also, along with a couple straight 12X.
But I bought a new Bushnell 4200 Elite last spring, and I gotta tell you I am impressed. The clarity is great, and the adjustments are positive clicks on semi-tactical type turrets. It tracks well also. The Leupys undoubtedly were the go-to glass in the past, but have a LOT of stiff competition out there today. Not saying you should pass a VX II up if you get a really good deal on it, though.....Just be aware....
I agree 4200's are nice. I have a few. Not much erector travel.
Also like monarchs. Also like conquests.
I used to complain about the new construction of the VXII's. Almost swore never to buy another leupold. But I dropped a sluggun from 23ft. I had it hanging on a hook and somehow I busted a piece on the sling and it just fell. Landed so hard it opened up the chamber on a browning gold. I just knew I was going to climb down and find my scope with glass falling out of the recticle gone. But it was fine. Even the stock was fine. I know if it was wood, it would have cracked it.
I took that gun to the range next day. Fired 3 rounds and it was dead on at 100 yards. Still haven't adjusted it after 2 years and it was dead on this year. I was going to send it back but hey, it works.