Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

Looking at fixed 4X scope for my son's new Marlin 30-30. Leopold has one and Weaver also makes one. I know leopold has a good reputation. How are weaver scopes? Their rings have a good rep and the Weaver costs a little less so if they make pretty good glass I may go with that but would like to hear what you think. Any other suggestions for a fixed 4x scope? Also, marlin sells a scope mount rail with rings, only about $16.00 that is made to fit this gun. Anyone know if it isgood or would you suggest another. All input appreciated.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

For my money, Weaver or Sightron. The Sightron will have very clear glass and good color rendition. The Weaver will be good, but maybe a bit less overall.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

No comparison, Leupold in my opinion is much better.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

Leuppy over Weaver. Sightron is also quite good. Another very good choice is a Zeiss Conquest 4 X 32.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

Why? My experience with Leupold says color rendition is not good and always has a slight amber or yellow tint.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

It's just my opinion, But I have never heard or seen any color distortion with Leupold. Mine areas clear as the day I bought them. I hope you sent back your discoloerd Luppy back to the factory.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

My Leupold is clear but to me the Burris looks much clearer and better with colors. Not sure how a Weaver would compare.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

I thought it was an individual scope issue also. I probably looked at 20 Leupy's at 5 stores, several outside. I couldn't notice it without a Burris or a Sightron for comparison. I'm sure it is different coatings. To me naked eye coloration and Sightron or Burris wwas much closer to the naked eye. I'm sure it has to do with my color perception also. To me rose tinting in glasses gives a much more real or live color rendition. Yellow glasses gives me a brighter sensation, but with less contrast.

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RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

I was down to Sightron & Zeiss for my Whelen, & went with the Zeiss due to a longer tube length. I didn't want to have to use a rail, or ring extensions, on a 700.

IIRC, the Sightron was going for $174.00 - that's just a crazy-good deal for that quality of optics.

FC

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

Spruilldog:

I too have a Marlin .30-30, andmounted on it aLeupold VX-1 2-7x32 about six or seven years ago. I beleive that their 4X fixed is about the same size -- I usually just leave my scope on 3x or so. I love that combo. There's plenty of eye relief,and it'sa clear, rugged, and dependable scope. I mounted mine with a one piece Leupold base, and low rings. I don't have much familiarity with the Weavers, so I can't help you there.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

There are a lot of good scopes out there. The Leupold is one of them. I have a straight 6X leupold I bought well over 30 years ago. And it is as good today as it was then. Spend the little extra now, and he will have a scope that will undoubtedly last his life time. And have a warranty that is backed by a USA company as well.

I do not think too much about their bases and rings. Get a good one piece steel base, and steel rings. Just my opinion. However I have not had a lot of luck with the cheaper aluminum stuff. Tom.

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

How about the Nikon ProStaff 4x32. I just put one on my 10/22 and love it.
http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=2317

RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
 

Thanks for all the good replies. My son is buying the scope and rings with money he worked for so I think it will be a lot more meaningful for him. Sounds like I can't really go wrong with any of the the 4x scopes listed. I wish a shop around here had some so we could look before we buy but I guess fixed power scopes just aren't popular enough for them to keep in stock.