Thread: New Leupold VX-6 HD

The hydrophobic coating is a major advance for Leupold, this would be the clincher for me if I was looking in that market.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I think you wI'll find that yes you paid an extra $100 or so for a cds equipped scope, but you get a voucher for a free custom dial, you don't get diddly squat free with a scope that doesn't come factory equipped with cds

Three years ago when I bought the older VX-6 2-12, with the usual standard turrets, it came with a voucher for a free custom dial even though it wasn't CDS equipped. So, you're saying they no longer provide that or am I getting confused with my dials? Pretty sure I got one of those free coupons with a VX-3 2.5-8 as well even though it was the stock, standard turret model.

So just got the call regarding these from HF Hamilton. 3-18x44 is $2,699 (might have been 2799 cant remember) and the 3-18x50 $2899

pretty pricey, even for the latest product with illuminated and with caps.

Originally Posted by mcche171

So just got the call regarding these from HF Hamilton. 3-18x44 is $2,699 (might have been 2799 cant remember) and the 3-18x50 $2899

pretty pricey, even for the latest product with illuminated and with caps.

there will be way better prices then hnf tho

absolutely agree.

Originally Posted by mcche171

So just got the call regarding these from HF Hamilton. 3-18x44 is $2,699 (might have been 2799 cant remember) and the 3-18x50 $2899

pretty pricey, even for the latest product with illuminated and with caps.

They aren't that much dearer than before if you factor in the Alumina capa, Illuminated reticle & double turn zero lock turret.

Shopping around is the answer & no they aren't available here yet........

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

They aren't that much dearer than before if you factor in the Alumina capa, Illuminated reticle & double turn zero lock turret.

Shopping around is the answer & no they aren't available here yet........

Gotta wait until next year anyway self imposed ban from gun stuff this yeah haha

Originally Posted by 199p

Gotta wait until next year anyway self imposed ban from gun stuff this yeah haha

That's a long time.

They are getting nearly as expensive as a nightforce

Is Nightforce better?

Originally Posted by Shearer

That's a long time.

Tell me about it haha

Originally Posted by Echo

They are getting nearly as expensive as a nightforce

Is Nightforce better?

Heavier

The exchange rate is not the best either at the moment :-( I looked at getting a bow and a new rangefinder from the us, and I ll be lucky if I save $200 on the purchase of either toys compared to buying here.

Originally Posted by Kooza

Heavier

Yes they are heavy but they can handle the knocks. Last week my gun fell off the quad doing 30kph hitting bedrock and landed on the elevation turret, I rechecked zero and it's still bang on. If I was after a Leupold the VX-6 HD 3-18x44 would the one, I like the locking turret and HD gass, illumination is handy as I use that a lot too.
I am fairly hard on my gear so I choose Nightforce reliability first, glass second and weight third.

Originally Posted by Friwi

The exchange rate is not the best either at the moment :-( I looked at getting a bow and a new rangefinder from the us, and I ll be lucky if I save $200 on the purchase of either toys compared to buying here.

Really? If you know where to look you can find some ripper dealers!

Originally Posted by tikka

Yes they are heavy but they can handle the knocks. Last week my gun fell off the quad doing 30kph hitting bedrock and landed on the elevation turret, I rechecked zero and it's still bang on. If I was after a Leupold the VX-6 HD 3-18x44 would the one, I like the locking turret and HD gass, illumination is handy as I use that a lot too.
I am fairly hard on my gear so I choose Nightforce reliability first, glass second and weight third.

Yeah. Dropping you rifle off a quad at 30kph does sound like you are fairly hard on your gear.