leupold riffleman scope
10-22-2003 | 01:02 PM
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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.
10-22-2003 | 01:12 PM
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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.
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10-22-2003 | 01:42 PM
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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
10-22-2003 | 04:09 PM
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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.
I have an old vx-II with friction adjustment- the adjustment is actually infinite- there are no clicks or stops.
10-22-2003 | 06:45 PM
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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.
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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
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10-22-2003 | 07:37 PM
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RE: leupold riffleman scope
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.
10-23-2003 | 04:43 PM
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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
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Jon Jackoviak
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