Rifle Scopes VX6 or VX5 or NX8

[MachoKing]

Need a new scope for my new build. Looking at the VX 6 in 3-18x44, VX 5 in 3-15x44 and the NX8 in 2.5-20x50. I like the lighter weight of the VX series but 15x as max zoom would be a downgrade from my LRHS. I like the NX8 but it's more expensive of course. The VX5 doesn't have some of the nice to haves that the 6 does but is still capable IMO

 

[Campt413]

Vx-6hd 3-18x50 would be my vote. The depth of field and eyebox on the vx-6hd will be better than the nx8. But the nx8 has better reticle choices.

 

[lennyo3034]

Keep the LRHS.

 

[stilesg57]

^^^That. It’s not much heavier at all; my LRHS is moving to my “long range” hunting rifle this off season.

The VX 5 and 6 HD lines are great on weight and to my eyes have always had awesome glass, but you have to get into the Mark series before a Leupy will reliably and consistently track. For a hunting rifle where you shouldn’t be shooting THAT far I think the VX5HD at 15x using the Impact29 moa reticle is the bargain of that group. Use the reticle instead of dialing and you’ll be good.

 

[MachoKing]

I'm not getting rid of the LRHS, I'm moving it to my wife's rifle. If a scope won't track correctly I don't really want it. I looked at the Mark 5 but damn I'd have to get all new scope mount hardware because they have to be different and have a 35mm tube.

 

[MachoKing]

I used to have two LRHS but we kinda fell on hard times a few months ago and I had to shrink my gun collection.

 

[MachoKing]

Guess I could buy an LRTS but it'd be nice to have HD glass.

 

[Tac Beard]

These are very different optics, the VX series being SFP hunting oriented scopes and the NF being a FFP tactical/crossover scope. What is the intended usage here? I’m interested to see where these three scopes’ applications overlap with one another.

 

[MachoKing]

These are very different optics, the VX series being SFP hunting oriented scopes and the NF being a FFP tactical/crossover scope. What is the intended usage here? I’m interested to see where these three scopes’ applications overlap with one another.

Hunting up to 1000 yards.

 

[stilesg57]

NF then. For shots up to that far out you want both FFP and dead-on tracking.

 

[Tac Beard]

NF then. For shots up to that far out you want both FFP and dead-on tracking.

Yup.

 

[MachoKing]

Eh, I'll have to pick that one up later. Couldn't pass on the Military price for the VX-5HD. This is a lightweight/backcountry build so the 19oz weight with decent glass was a real selling point. The entire rifle minus ammo is 7.85lbs.

 

[TCG76]

Eh, I'll have to pick that one up later. Couldn't pass on the Military price for the VX-5HD. This is a lightweight/backcountry build so the 19oz weight with decent glass was a real selling point. The entire rifle minus ammo is 7.85lbs.

Do you have military prices for vx-5hd ?
text me 860-718-5274

 

[bullseye13]

The eyebox is finicky with the VX5 that I have when using higher magnification. Its useable but not great. Im happy with the glass for what it is.

 

[JakeM]

Pick up a FFP 4-14x50 NF shv since you can't go above so much. I've had the vx5 and the SHV, shv all the way. The vx5 came with a canted reticle, was 50% off in elevation tracking, had a complete and utter inability to hold a zero.

 

[powdahound76]

In that price range, a Bushnell LRTS is $750 at Cameraland right now.

Tad heavier. Works amazing.
Better chance its good to go with reticle tracking from my anecdotal observations.

 

[powdahound76]

Also, if 10 oz on your rifle kills your hunt, train harder.

Not trying to be a jerk, but thats a true statement.

Price matters too. I get that.
Which is why my hunters run LRHS I bought used on here.

 

[hafejd30]

Do you have military prices for vx-5hd ?
text me 860-718-5274

Your probably just as well off to call Leupold. Prices may have changed and OP hasn’t been on here since August

 

[powdahound76]

Good catch. Missed that this was a year old and just bumped up.

Need more coffee......