Thread: Scope musings

I have a VX-5HD on my rifle and love it (3 x 15 x 44 duplex side focus)
Spent a lot of time at the range and got my CDS done and it's a game changer, don't even have to think about it, just range dial & squeeze.

I see you have included weights etc... The VX-5HD is relatively heavy, if i were to do another rifle and was conscious of scope weight i'd go for the VX-3HD
Probably the 4.5 x 14 x 40 would be my pick.

One con on mine is the parallax dial on the LH side of the scope seems to move with the slightest of touches which is a bit annoying but something i'm used to now, mine does it and a mates doesn't so its a bit random...... Have heard others have had the same issue & I talked to Leupold in the U.S and theres no adjustment to tighten or anything so it's just a quirk of some of them.

Originally Posted by Sika 8

I have a VX-5HD on my rifle and love it (3 x 15 x 44 duplex side focus)
Spent a lot of time at the range and got my CDS done and it's a game changer, don't even have to think about it, just range dial & squeeze.

I see you have included weights etc... The VX-5HD is relatively heavy, if i were to do another rifle and was conscious of scope weight i'd go for the VX-3HD
Probably the 4.5 x 14 x 40 would be my pick.

One con on mine is the parallax dial on the LH side of the scope seems to move with the slightest of touches which is a bit annoying but something i'm used to now, mine does it and a mates doesn't so its a bit random...... Have heard others have had the same issue & I talked to Leupold in the U.S and theres no adjustment to tighten or anything so it's just a quirk of some of them.

Yes, put mine on my berg xt hunter 308 and it was too bulky for my liking. Ended up with 3-10 kahles on it.

Originally Posted by GSP HUNTER

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Yes, put mine on my berg xt hunter 308 and it was too bulky for my liking. Ended up with 3-10 kahles on it.

Interesting to see that as the Bergara EH in .308 is high on my list. How did it feel setup? Have you got a pic of the Kahles for comparison?

Originally Posted by CalibreWalker

Interesting to see that as the Bergara EH in .308 is high on my list. How did it feel setup? Have you got a pic of the Kahles for comparison?

Hi Caliberwalker, marked improvement weight wise and balance. The bergs are a good option if not a tad heavier than the Tikkas. I installed an an aftermarket floor plate and now it's a flush 5 shot. The bergs def shoot.