Thread: Leupold VX3 or VX5

Originally Posted by AFxxRIxxCA

Hi bigbear, I've never had anything to do with the boone and crockett reticle, does it all depend what caliber and ammo you're using on what each line represents etc or can you move the lines or something? What ammo are you using and how accurate is it?

I Cant remember all the ins and outs now, when setting it up i used a chrone to work out my bullet speed, then work out my drop. IT can be used with different caibers and lines are fixed.
I use hornady sst and have found it B&C reliable to 450yards for me so far and every think in between. Bullet seems to hit where i want , just allowing for drift on my part.
The only thing to be aware of is at 100y you will be shooting over inch and a half high only becomes a problem if you head or neck shoot.
I think there is info on set up on the leupold web site

I have the VX31 3,5 x 10 x 40 on my 308 and for the money i found it a good scope.
I love to have the VX5 but it comes down to budget and my budget wasnt alot so im more than happy with the vx3i. if not shooting generally past 300m , esp 400m i stick with the VX3i if
money is a issue. If not buy the best and the VX 5 will be better