Thread: vx5hd vx vx6hd

Have considered the z5 3-18x44 as that is in the same price bracket but moved away as it's only a 25mm tube?

Reason why I'm not sure on the vx5hd 3-15x44 is only the 15x zoom compared the the vx6's 18. And only being 44mm lens is it lacking somewhat for those longer shots? I'm not worried about weight therefore going to a 50 or 56mm lens isnt a worry in that perspective.

Originally Posted by Hunting7mm

Have considered the z5 3-18x44 as that is in the same price bracket but moved away as it's only a 25mm tube?

Reason why I'm not sure on the vx5hd 3-15x44 is only the 15x zoom compared the the vx6's 18. And only being 44mm lens is it lacking somewhat for those longer shots? I'm not worried about weight therefore going to a 50 or 56mm lens isnt a worry in that perspective.

Everyone has different reasons for wanting different things.
Yeah its only 25mm tube That doesnt bother me. It limits the amount of adjustment tho compared to the VX5. With the zero lock turret you are limited to two full turns anyway ~38 moa i think. Im waiting on getting my hands on a Z5 to see how their turret works.

Originally Posted by Hunting7mm

Have considered the z5 3-18x44 as that is in the same price bracket but moved away as it's only a 25mm tube?

Reason why I'm not sure on the vx5hd 3-15x44 is only the 15x zoom compared the the vx6's 18. And only being 44mm lens is it lacking somewhat for those longer shots? I'm not worried about weight therefore going to a 50 or 56mm lens isnt a worry in that perspective.

I wouldnt call 44mm lacking for longer shots we get to caught up in shit now days i did just as well at 500yrds with a 16" .308 with a 3-9x40 vx2 on it moving foward from that i had a 5-25x50 hd5 25mm tube which was still capable of 900odd yrds with one turn which only ever got used on 18 max shoots from 40yrds to 1100yds then a 4.5-18x44 lrhs bushnell thats 30mm tube which im now selling in place of a hd5 due to the fact i dont think I need 18 power and illumination etc. But that is my preference i find the high magnifications straining on my eyes see if you can look threw a few at different ranges etc any of your mates have either?