Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
Looking at fixed 4X scope for my son's new Marlin 30-30. Leopold has one and Weaver also makes one. I know leopold has a good reputation. How are weaver scopes? Their rings have a good rep and the Weaver costs a little less so if they make pretty good glass I may go with that but would like to hear what you think. Any other suggestions for a fixed 4x scope? Also, marlin sells a scope mount rail with rings, only about $16.00 that is made to fit this gun. Anyone know if it isgood or would you suggest another. All input appreciated.
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
ORIGINAL: glockman55
No comparison, Leupold in my opinion is much better.
No comparison, Leupold in my opinion is much better.
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RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
ORIGINAL: nksmfamjp
Why? My experience with Leupold says color rendition is not good and always has a slight amber or yellow tint.
ORIGINAL: glockman55
No comparison, Leupold in my opinion is much better.
No comparison, Leupold in my opinion is much better.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2007
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RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
ORIGINAL: glockman55
It's just my opinion, But I have never heard or seen any color distortion with Leupold. Mine areas clear as the day I bought them. I hope you sent back your discoloerd Luppy back to the factory.
ORIGINAL: nksmfamjp
Why? My experience with Leupold says color rendition is not good and always has a slight amber or yellow tint.
ORIGINAL: glockman55
No comparison, Leupold in my opinion is much better.
No comparison, Leupold in my opinion is much better.
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Delaware OH USA
Posts: 534
RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
I thought it was an individual scope issue also. I probably looked at 20 Leupy's at 5 stores, several outside. I couldn't notice it without a Burris or a Sightron for comparison. I'm sure it is different coatings. To me naked eye coloration and Sightron or Burris wwas much closer to the naked eye. I'm sure it has to do with my color perception also. To me rose tinting in glasses gives a much more real or live color rendition. Yellow glasses gives me a brighter sensation, but with less contrast.
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#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamiltucky, OH
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RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
I was down to Sightron & Zeiss for my Whelen, & went with the Zeiss due to a longer tube length. I didn't want to have to use a rail, or ring extensions, on a 700.
IIRC, the Sightron was going for $174.00 - that's just a crazy-good deal for that quality of optics.
FC
IIRC, the Sightron was going for $174.00 - that's just a crazy-good deal for that quality of optics.
FC
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Fork Horn
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RE: Weaver vx Leopold Fixed power
Spruilldog:
I too have a Marlin .30-30, andmounted on it aLeupold VX-1 2-7x32 about six or seven years ago. I beleive that their 4X fixed is about the same size -- I usually just leave my scope on 3x or so. I love that combo. There's plenty of eye relief,and it'sa clear, rugged, and dependable scope. I mounted mine with a one piece Leupold base, and low rings. I don't have much familiarity with the Weavers, so I can't help you there.
I too have a Marlin .30-30, andmounted on it aLeupold VX-1 2-7x32 about six or seven years ago. I beleive that their 4X fixed is about the same size -- I usually just leave my scope on 3x or so. I love that combo. There's plenty of eye relief,and it'sa clear, rugged, and dependable scope. I mounted mine with a one piece Leupold base, and low rings. I don't have much familiarity with the Weavers, so I can't help you there.