Rifle Scopes Question on leupold vx5hd 3-15x44

[Flooi]

Hi Guys. I will appreciate your input for a new purchase. I am considering buying a vx5hd 3-15x44 with the impact MOA 29 reticle. The scope will go on a 308 rifle that will be used for hunting up to 400 yards and then some range work up to 700 yards. For the guys that own this scope I will appreciate your opinion on the quality of view, accuracy of adjustments when dialing with turrets and if the MOA 29 reticle is thin enough for target shooting. Thank you

 

[Duffman1975]

i debated this exact scope vs the VX-6HD 3-18. Ultimately i went with the VX6HD. Both optics are top notch and i wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on either one if i was you. I thought the impact reticle was a little to busy for hunting, but i don't think you will have any issues using the reticle at the range.

 

[big_matt_duq]

I ordered the windplex. Hopefully I can get it together this weekend and see. Mine is going on a bear/elk rifle so it seemed like a good fit.

 

[Bubba1313]

I was wondering the same thing between the scopes so did some research here is what I was able to find out the difference's between the two lines were.

The VX-6HD and VX-5HD both have the same glass and coatings. The difference you will see is in the features of the scopes.

1) The VX-6HD has a 6:1 magnification ratio, the VX-5HD has a 5:1 magnification ratio

2) All VX-6HD scopes come with 2 turn zero locking CDS dials for elevation and zero lock dials for windage, the VX-5HD you are looking at comes with 2 turn zero locking CDS dials for elevation but comes with capped pop up re-zero dials for windage

3) The VX-6HD line has electronic in-scope cant indicator, the VX-5HD does not have this feature

4) The VX-6HD comes with the alumina flip back lens covers, the VX-5HD comes with the bungee style covers

5) The VX-6HD comes with a magnification selector throw lever, the VX-5HD is available from Leupold but it is an aftermarket purchase

Those are the 5 difference's between the two line ups. I've got the the Impact 29 in the VX-3I LRP scopes I use them for varmint hunting/long range fun and they have worked great for me. I am still deciding between the VX-6HD and the VX-5HD the biggest factor for me is the 2 turn elevation dials.

 

[big_matt_duq]

Got to the range for the first time with mine today. I love it and now I'm trying to justify putting one my lightweight 7wsm. Looking at some horses across from my parents house I was amazed at the detail at 15x. Horses were about 1000 yards or so.