Thread: Deer Caliber + Ammo Cost

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Most of my scoped hunting life has been with either a fixed 4x or a 3-9 vari power.
Relatively recently i went to a 4.5-14x to make it a better allround rifle by extending its range. Fail. 4.5 is just that bit too much in tho bush for quick target acquisition IMHO.

Now run a 2-12x.

But a good quality 3-9 should serve you well.

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Yeah, that's what I was thinking with going beyond 3x low-end. Even 3x I find much slower than 2x for aquiring a target quickly up close. What 2-12x are you using? I do love 2x, but dunno if it's worth the 2-3 grand that the 2-12x Leupolds seem to go for.

Originally Posted by MattyP

Yeah, that's what I was thinking with going beyond 3x low-end. Even 3x I find much slower than 2x for aquiring a target quickly up close. What 2-12x are you using? I do love 2x, but dunno if it's worth the 2-3 grand that the 2-12x Leupolds seem to go for.

My 4.5-14 is a vx3 and the 2-12 is a vx6
They are pretty pricey but have been given shit and haven't fogged or had any other problems.

Personally i think you need to spend 500 minimum nz retail to get something pretty reliable.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

My 4.5-14 is a vx3 and the 2-12 is a vx6
They are pretty pricey but have been given shit and haven't fogged or had any other problems.

Personally i think you need to spend 500 minimum nz retail to get something pretty reliable.

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Yup. Don't really have a budget for this rifle but don't want to spend ridiculous amounts either. However, if it provides a nice allround setup it may save me buying a couple others? Hah. The 2-12x looks damn sweet so I guess I just need to decide if being able to have 2x on it is worth a grand to me. Amazing price difference between the vx3 and vx6.

Who has the 6's at the best price? I guess it'd be easy to order from the states as there'd be no drama with permits etc like firearms?

Originally Posted by MattyP

Yup. Don't really have a budget for this rifle but don't want to spend ridiculous amounts either. However, if it provides a nice allround setup it may save me buying a couple others? Hah. The 2-12x looks damn sweet so I guess I just need to decide if being able to have 2x on it is worth a grand to me. Amazing price difference between the vx3 and vx6.

Who has the 6's at the best price? I guess it'd be easy to order from the states as there'd be no drama with permits etc like firearms?

hunting and fishing had the vx6 3-18 for $1599 in its latest catalogue, not sure of the 2-12 price but cant imagine it being more expensive.