Leupold VX III or LPS, what would you do?
12-21-2005, 04:18 PM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NB, CANADA
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Leupold VX III or LPS, what would you do?
Hi guys,
I know that this question should be for gear review but since you guys all deer hunt I know you wll be able to help me out. I have a choice for the same price between a VX III 4.5x14x50, 1 inch tube no parrallex and a LPS(used but like new) 3.5x14x50 with a 30mm tube with side focus. What would you do? I'm a bit hesitant on the side focus. Does this mean that I will have to adjust the focus every time I bring the power up? I will be using way more for hunting than at the range. I know the LPS is more quality but I don't want to miss that big buck because I was out of focus. I need you advice!!! Thanks and Hope you guys all have a great 2006!
PS Skeeter, how was hunting in Saskatchewan? The weather was to mild when we were there. We managed to get a 165 out of the group. This is one pic out of 589 that we got of deer in Saskatchewan.
Cormier
I know that this question should be for gear review but since you guys all deer hunt I know you wll be able to help me out. I have a choice for the same price between a VX III 4.5x14x50, 1 inch tube no parrallex and a LPS(used but like new) 3.5x14x50 with a 30mm tube with side focus. What would you do? I'm a bit hesitant on the side focus. Does this mean that I will have to adjust the focus every time I bring the power up? I will be using way more for hunting than at the range. I know the LPS is more quality but I don't want to miss that big buck because I was out of focus. I need you advice!!! Thanks and Hope you guys all have a great 2006!
PS Skeeter, how was hunting in Saskatchewan? The weather was to mild when we were there. We managed to get a 165 out of the group. This is one pic out of 589 that we got of deer in Saskatchewan.
Cormier
12-21-2005, 07:24 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Leupold VX III or LPS, what would you do?
The LPS is a heck of a scope but does weight 3.5 oz more and is about 1” longer compared to the VX III. It’s a tough choice but I would go with the LPS. Good Luck...
12-21-2005, 10:20 PM
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2004
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RE: Leupold VX III or LPS, what would you do?
I've got a VX-III 4.5-14x40, and it has been a good scope. It transmits light well, holds it's zero, has great eye-relief, is fairly compact, and is well-made. It has performed as it should every time, and that's about all you can ask for. I could have paid more money fora scope, but would I have gained anything? The only thing that disappoints me about this scope is I've got a Nikon that will do the same thing for half the price.
I'd bea little hesitant on the side focus as well. For a hunting rifle, I want to be able to point and shoot without having to make any adjustments. For target shooting or prairie dogs, no big deal. But for anything else, it is unnecessary.
I'd bea little hesitant on the side focus as well. For a hunting rifle, I want to be able to point and shoot without having to make any adjustments. For target shooting or prairie dogs, no big deal. But for anything else, it is unnecessary.
