Bought new Leupold!
 

Just today (this morning) I bought the Leupold VX-III 4.5-14x50 Long Range with the B&C Reticle for my Ultra Mag. I had to work late so didn't get to go out shooting? I like the B&C Reticle, maybe its the bowhunter in me, used to looking at 2 or 3 pins. Out of all the people that I have talked to in this past 2 weeks. Including the people on this hunting form, they have been split almost 50/50. Half like and told me to buy it. And the other half hate it and say it has no place in hunting big game. I admit I need shooting time with my rifle/scope to find out how I realy like it. But I want to and I am willing to try to find out if it does or does not work as advertised!. If worst case scenerio I end up hating it. I can for $50, send the scope back to Leupold. They can change the reticle to a standerd duplex. A leupold rep was in Idaho Falls and sold me on the reticle and gave me the info (price) on the reticle change. I also got a very good deal on the new scope so I am very happy so far. I will keep everyone informed as to how I like it, as I use it for hunting. Thanks.

RE: Bought new Leupold!
 

Just out of curiosity, what's the purpose of the B&C? Def. let us know how you like it, I'll be in the market for one next month. TBH - I'm contemplating going w/ the VX-II 3-9x40 to save a few $ instead of the VX-III...

RE: Bought new Leupold!
 

It will be interesting to see what you think of your new scope. Good luck....

RE: Bought new Leupold!
 

Congrats!

I had the 3.5x10-40 with the B&C reticle on order when I got a sweet deal on a Zeiss Conquest that I couldn't pass up.

Let us know how you like it and its long range accuracy claims.

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RE: Bought new Leupold!
 

Got one, love it. If i had the money id step up to the vx iii's though.

RE: Bought new Leupold!
 

I've looked at the B&C reticle and it just doesn't seem to be what I like. I have gotten used to my old Leupold (very old) with a tapered post and thin crosshair. The post extends just a bit above the crosshair and I have my point of impact at 100 yards to be the tip of the post, which extends just a bit above the crosshair...just a little bit. In this way I can use the actual intersection of the post and crosshair as a different aim point depending on distance. It is a reticle that can't be had anymore....that I've been able to find anyway. I've heard of a company that will do after market reticle conversions........
Premier Reticles http://www.premierreticles.com/
They do after market custom reticles and power boosts on Leupold scopes. Their No. 2 post and crosshair reticle comes pretty close to my set-up, although my post is thinner at the top with a more gentle taper and the post extends just a tiny bit higher than theirs. I love that set-up but appear to be nearly alone in my preference.

RE: Bought new Leupold!
 

Idaho I look forward to your thoughts on the B&C reticle as well.

Congrats and good luck.:)