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Posted: 11/11/2002 12:16:17 PM EDT
| i am looking at a used loopy vari-x3 4.5-14 scope with a mil dot reticle, is this a good scope?, i am tired of cheap poopoo that does not work, and am considering this one, is it like the ones the military uses, and what is the difference between it, and the long range models? |
How much will you be paying for it? and do you need a coin to change windage, elevation... |
Way too much $$$... www.swfa.com offered me 175.00 in trade! Yup IOR/Valdada ask swfa about them... They can't be beat for the buck! I just ordered the 10X tactical for 570...*******oops, I forgot to say************* The IOR has German Glass (the best) and has an illuminated MilDot Reticle Ask around, you'll see! |
They don't like variables over at least the perception of reliability issues. They choose 10x mainly because the Marine Corps chose 10x as the best trade off between power and field of view. Leupold's LR series is a really tough, reliable variable series that stands up nicely to abuse short of Military use. For a varmint hunter or police scope, they are nearly ideal...but a little pricey. My druthers would be for a 4.5-14 power Leupold LR. |
You are correct about a straight 10x scope has fewer variables and all other things being equal more rugged. I believe in that concept which is why my LeupyVXIII 4.5-14 resides on a single shot Browning 1885 Hi-Wall. I had to buy Elevation and windage knobs ($60 bucks more as an aftermkt product)to have it work quickly in the field. 10x IOR on my AR10. 10x will be on my M1A. Depending on how the IOR works out will determine which scope I'll place on it. |
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