Official Scope review Thread

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Figure we needed one of these here also

I will copy and paste all the other ones from around our thread and edit out some non-relative info to keep it short and to the point

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REVIEW BY 15ICAM:
GREAT JOB


I tested out one of Leupold's new VX-R Scopes this weekend and must say I like it. The new VX-R line uses the Fire Dot which is a small illuminated red dot in the center of the reticle. While they don't specifically state where the quality of glass compares with their other lines, I found it on par or slightly better than the Leupy Mk AR I own. In my research on it, the only semi-official statement I have read is that it is somewhere between the VXII and current VX-III.

The Scope is the Leupold VX-R 3-9x40 CDS (Custom Dial System) Duplex reticle.

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-s...-3-9x40mm-cds/

A few specs from Leupolds page

Length (A) 12.7 in
Tube Length (B) 5.4 in
(C) 2.0 in
(D) 2.0 in
Eyepiece Length (E) 3.5 in
Objective Length (F) 3.8 in
Objective Diameter (G) 1.8 in
Eyepiece Diameter (H) 1.6 in
Tube Diameter (I) 30 mm
Actual Magnification 8.6 (3.3)
FOV @ 100 yds (ft) 13.6 (33.6)
FOV @ 100 m (m) 4.1 (10.2)
Eye Relief (in) 3.7 (4.2)
Eye Relief (mm) 95 (106)
Obj. Clear Aperture 1.6 in / 40 mm
Weight 15.8 oz / 448 g
Elevation Adj. Range (MOA) 60
Windage Adj. Range (MOA) 60

I mounted the scope on my Rem 700 AAC to test it out. The red dot in the center is right at 1 MOA as it just barely covered the 1" dots I was shooting at 100yds. The red dot does a great job of drawing the eye to the center of the scope. I did find the reticle lines to be slightly thicker than I like. The turrets have nice positive clicks that can be clearly felt. The down side is only the elevation turret is exposed. I would have liked the windage turret to be equally accessible. The scope only has 60 MOA elevation adjustment range which will limit your ability to shoot to longer ranges.

The dot is turned on by a push-button on the left side turret (as looking from the rear) There are 8 brightness settings and a motion sensing auto shut-off feature. The dot will shut off after 4-5min if no motion is detected which can be a good or bad thing. I wish there was a way to to override this if you desire.

The focus is on the eye piece and provides quick crisp focus adjustments. This seemed much easier on this scope than other similar designed scopes

The CDS feature allows you to order BDC turrets of your choosing from the Leupy custom shop. I think they should include a rebate or coupon that includes 1 turret when you purchase the scope but unfortunatly they dont.

I didn't have the opportunity to test in low light conditions

The construction feels sturdy and I'd have no worries that this is any more fragile than similar scopes however in my unqualified guestimation its not nearly as stout as a Nightforce or Leupy Mk4

A few pros/cons

Pros
- Very Clear Glass
- 30 mm Tube
- red-dot grabs the eye
- Price ($499 MSRP, I got it for $449)
- Crisp positive turret adjustment

Cons
- covered windage adjustment
- Limited reticle choices
- can't disable red-dot auto shut off
- thick reticle lines
- Elevation adj range is only 60 MOA

And the pics