RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

Can we get back to the question on has anyone had experience with the riffleman scope. not if we like leupold or not. thx to those that answered the question.

RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

Well I just looked out at Leupolds site and compared it to the VX-1 which is the same as the old Vari-xII and it actually weighs 1/2 ounce more ..+ the wide duplex_ but overall the dimensions are the same....Used A VAri-x II for a long time and never had a bit of trouble with it.. Priced the way it is they are aiming at Buckmaster Nikon scopes which transmit the same amount of light probably in the high 80' s ...I would rather have the Leupy than the Buckmaster.

RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

There is a difference between the Leupold Rifleman and the VX-I' s. The Rifleman has magnesium flouride coatings on all lenses, while the VX-I' s now have Multicoat 4 on external lenses and magnesium flouride on internal lenses. The VX-I' s have a 86% light transmission and the Rifleman is 82%. Also, the VX-I' s have 1/4" MOA friction adjustments and the Rifleman has 1/2" MOA friction adjustments.

Jon Jackoviak
The Optic Zone
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RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

Hmmm seems like Iheard the VX-II has multicoat on Externals and 1/4" click and the VX-I had just magnesium flouride coatings... Nothing at the Leupold site that insinuates MC is on the VX I

RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

what' s a 1/2" versus 1/4" friction adjustment?

I have an old vx-II with friction adjustment- the adjustment is actually infinite- there are no clicks or stops.

RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

Each click will move the impact of the round 1/4" at 100 yards, 1/2" means it would move impact 1/2" at 100 yds.

RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

Oldelkhunter, below is a link just for you. It is a press release the Leupold has put out about the new VX-I and the multicoat 4 lens coating.

http://www.leupold.com/corporate/pre...atte-Final.pdf

Also, with the different MOA for the friction adjustments, it is just that on the dials each mark represents 1/2" on the Rifleman and 1/4" on the VX-I.

Jon Jackoviak
The Optic Zone
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RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

Ok, I kinda figured that but wasn' t sure.

RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

So will the vx1 a better scope for the money? Also will the new vx1 cost more then the old?

RE: leupold riffleman scope
 

I believe that the VX-I is a better scope than the Rifleman. Our prices have not changed. One added plus is the new VX-I' s are available in Matte finish now.

Jon Jackoviak
The Optic Zone
www.theopticzone.com
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