Thread: Leupold VX3 or VX5

I brought a VX5 3-15 recently. It’s the bees knees. You won’t regret buying one if you do. Like having the bit extra zoom over 2-10 as well.

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I just use mine on 14 power and it working . Sorry not much help

awesome cheers bigbear, now I've got another one on the list

Only thing I would add is the VX5HD is a very heavy scope in my opinion. A nice 3-9 or similar is far more portable for those of us that walk and stalk A mate has a 4-14 VXR? with the firedot and the eye relief change between powers is terrible. He is going to get rid of it. I would too. Dont think that issue is there with the 5HD. Shame as it is a nicely balanced and weight scope.

Originally Posted by Hiawatha

Only thing I would add is the VX5HD is a very heavy scope in my opinion. A nice 3-9 or similar is far more portable for those of us that walk and stalk A mate has a 4-14 VXR? with the firedot and the eye relief change between powers is terrible. He is going to get rid of it. I would too. Dont think that issue is there with the 5HD. Shame as it is a nicely balanced and weight scope.

Hi Hiawatha, I did notice when holding the two scopes in the store the VX3 was more or less half the size of the VX5. It's definitely one of my deciding factors.

Originally Posted by Hiawatha

Only thing I would add is the VX5HD is a very heavy scope in my opinion. A nice 3-9 or similar is far more portable for those of us that walk and stalk A mate has a 4-14 VXR? with the firedot and the eye relief change between powers is terrible. He is going to get rid of it. I would too. Dont think that issue is there with the 5HD. Shame as it is a nicely balanced and weight scope.

I have the VXR 4x14 with powerpoint love that scope eye reliefs a little shit after 10x but I never shoot over 300 yds

Yeh I don’t like VX5, big heavy things.


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It's all a toss up, I don't mind the weight of the vx5 after having the vx3s and knowing how fussy the eye boxes can be. At 550 grams they're still relatively light compared to some of the bigger nightforce etc

Originally Posted by cameronjackwhite

It's all a toss up, I don't mind the weight of the vx5 after having the vx3s and knowing how fussy the eye boxes can be. At 550 grams they're still relatively light compared to some of the bigger nightforce etc

Yeah 100% the 2-10 isn't bad weight or size wise. There are few better performing scopes weight wise than the vx3s, they fit the lightweight role very well

Another option would be a second hand VX6 2-12x42 , they are excellent scopes so don’t come up for sale too often, but if you are not in a rush then keep a look out.

Originally Posted by chainsaw

Another option would be a second hand VX6 2-12x42 , they are excellent scopes so don’t come up for sale too often, but if you are not in a rush then keep a look out.

I have one of these on my kimber 243, it basically never gets used on 2 power because half the picture is suppressor 3 or 4 power upwards is the go
the vx3 is nowhere near the scope of the vx6 but the vx3 is lighter (and not by a great deal)
the eye box on the vx6, vxr to my eyes is a big step up from the vx3 and I also really like the magnification ring of the (vx6, vxr)over the vx3 ones

Have a vx3i CDS on two rifles that have had a lot of use from 10 metres out to 400. From first light to last light and all places in between. They have served us well and there has been no issues. You can spend more money on a higher spec model and it will do the job you require but you have to weigh up will it do it significantly better than the other model. It’s all fine having a great scope that can shoot a deer at 400 metres at last light, it’s another story trying to find it in the dark. Good luck with your choice.

Had both on a 6.5 Creedmoor. Sold the VX5 2-10. The VX3i isn't as good optically, however it's about 5oz heavier than the VX3i 3.5-10 which is still a nice scope.

I sold my vx5 to buy a vx3i and a bow. Vx3i has not disappointed but not in the same class as the vx5

True 2 power is about perfect in the thick shit too imo. Definatley better than the 3.5 (which is closer to 3.8 in actuality if I remember correctly).

Are you confused yet man? Haha