I'm in the market for a new scope for my Noveske Recon. I stumbled upon an ad for a Leupold Tactical VX-R Patrol 3-9x. At only $600, it looks very appealing. It has a great looking illuminated TMR reticle, 30mm tube, and .1 mil low-profile target turrets. When I spoke with Leupold, they insisted it is made in the USA. However, I'm wondering if it's robust enough for non-gentle field use. I probably won't be cranking these turrets too much, but accurate tracking is also very important to me. I'm looking for any firsthand reviews.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-R-Patrol-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P49445.aspx
Initially I was going to buy a NF 2.5-10x, but I'm having a hard time justifying spending $1,500+ right now for the NF (mrad, mil-dot). One of the big hold-backs I have with NF is that none of the 2.5-10x reticles seems ideal for my needs. When I look through the LV or mil-dot, they are sometimes hard for me to pick up quickly in my wooded/brushy environment. However, I still haven't ruled out NightForce entirely because there are some wide open areas that the NF reticles work well for me. Sometimes, I'm happier in the end if I just suck it up and spend the coin, but in this case, money is not the only issue.
In the past, I had a Leupold MK4 6.5-20x with a TMR ret and I really liked it. While it doesn't compare in overall quality to my S&B 5-25x PMII, it certainly seemed serviceable enough for what I need now (although it was too large for my current needs). Had it not been for mil reticle and MOA turrets I'd still have the Leupold on another rifle. Also, I thought the TMR reticle was outstanding and it would seem to be perfect for my Recon.
Please share your input.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-R-Patrol-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P49445.aspx
Initially I was going to buy a NF 2.5-10x, but I'm having a hard time justifying spending $1,500+ right now for the NF (mrad, mil-dot). One of the big hold-backs I have with NF is that none of the 2.5-10x reticles seems ideal for my needs. When I look through the LV or mil-dot, they are sometimes hard for me to pick up quickly in my wooded/brushy environment. However, I still haven't ruled out NightForce entirely because there are some wide open areas that the NF reticles work well for me. Sometimes, I'm happier in the end if I just suck it up and spend the coin, but in this case, money is not the only issue.
In the past, I had a Leupold MK4 6.5-20x with a TMR ret and I really liked it. While it doesn't compare in overall quality to my S&B 5-25x PMII, it certainly seemed serviceable enough for what I need now (although it was too large for my current needs). Had it not been for mil reticle and MOA turrets I'd still have the Leupold on another rifle. Also, I thought the TMR reticle was outstanding and it would seem to be perfect for my Recon.
Please share your input.
