Leupold VX2 6-18x40 AO or Leupold AR MOD 6-18x40

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17-09-2013, 08:38 PM
The Jackel

Leupold VX2 6-18x40 AO or Leupold AR MOD 6-18x40

I'm looking at a new scope for my Benelli MR1 .223 and am looking at these two options

VX2 6-18x40mm AO Leupold Optics VX-2 6-18x40mm Adj. Obj. - | Leupold Optics

or the

Mark AR MOD 1 6-18x40mm Leupold Optics Mark AR MOD 1 6-18x40mm - | Leupold Optics

Probably be looking at the Fine Duplex, as most of the shooting is at targets at the 100m range and one day i might start taking out a few rabbits.

They are similar in price, the AR MOD 1 is set up for 55g .223? but seems to be the same as the VX2 6-18x40mm. is there any real benefit of ether one over the other?

I'm thinking the VX2 would have a better resale over here in NZ and as I'm playing with different loads other than 55g, this would be a better option?

What would you seasoned shooters choose?

Cheers,
18-09-2013, 10:00 AM
Vapour

the Mod 1 has distance marks for the 55gr 223 but if your not using that exact load it really is a big guess anyway - The mod 1 is Mil and the vx2 is MOA - which again doesn't really matter unless you have a milldot recticule of some sort - which you said you weren't. The Mod 1 has nicer but exposed turrets which is about the only difference. If you were going to be doing long range stuff more then the easy click-able turrets might be better option. I have a mod 1 on my AR and I like it alot but I also have a mil TMR reticule which only really helps if I run out of adjustment and need to add more mils for hold over or wind - but that kind of range is getting out there for a 223
19-09-2013, 12:23 PM
The Jackel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vapour

the Mod 1 has distance marks for the 55gr 223 but if your not using that exact load it really is a big guess anyway - The mod 1 is Mil and the vx2 is MOA - which again doesn't really matter unless you have a milldot recticule of some sort - which you said you weren't. The Mod 1 has nicer but exposed turrets which is about the only difference. If you were going to be doing long range stuff more then the easy click-able turrets might be better option. I have a mod 1 on my AR and I like it alot but I also have a mil TMR reticule which only really helps if I run out of adjustment and need to add more mils for hold over or wind - but that kind of range is getting out there for a 223

Thanks Vapour, appreciate your input , for the overview of the differences between the two, looks like the VX2 would be better for me.

Cheers,
19-09-2013, 03:03 PM
Bill999

adjustable objective scopes suck ass, side focus or dont bother.

had the vx2 and didnt like it, scrap both of them and get a vx3 4-14x40 cds
19-09-2013, 04:50 PM
The Jackel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill999

adjustable objective scopes suck ass, side focus or dont bother.

had the vx2 and didnt like it, scrap both of them and get a vx3 4-14x40 cds

Don't have the extra coin at the moment to step up to the VX3:oh noes:
25-09-2013, 10:26 PM
The Jackel

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jackel

Don't have the extra coin at the moment to step up to the VX3:oh noes:

Well i ended up getting a VX3 6.5-20x40mm EFR with a fine duplex with some ultra high Warne rings locally (Well in NZ), found a little more coin to put towards it, instead of the VX2

If i don't like it on the MR1 i can always put it on my 22LR :thumbsup:

Can't wait to set it up once it arrives, and most of all give a go on the range.