Leupold VX-L

[grayghost]

An unexpected opportunity came about recently and I'll be heading for Zimbabwe in about six weeks. I won't be hunting any Big 5 game, just plains game on this trip. Have any of you had the chance to use Leupolds new VX-L scope? I'm considering getting one but haven't talked to anyone that has used one. Good hunting, grayghost

[Bwana White Hunter]

I have not hunted with one myself, but I'm on holiday in the UK at the moment, and my one friend here is a gunsmith. He is also the official importer for Leupold into the UK. The VX-L is one of the most popular "new" scopes over here. I love Leupold Grayghost, and all my optics come from this company. They are affordable, and top quality. There must be a reason why most of the western world's Special Forces swear by Leupold tactical equipment............You will not be dissapointed, I'm sure!

Best of luck with the hunt in Zim!

www.infinito-safaris.com

[grayghost]

Thanks BWH for the imput. I think I'll go with one for one of my .280s and see how I like it. I have several of their Vari-X III's and agree with you: excellent product with a great warranty. Good hunting and Merry Christmas! grayghost

[Bwana White Hunter]

And a Merry Christmas to you to Sir! I wish you a very straight shooting 2007!

Charl

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[grayghost]

Bought the VX-L and mounted it on my Weatherby Mark V .280. As a word of advice for those owning a Weatherby standard caliber, pay close attention to the mounts. I bought the magnum mounts instead of standard mounts and wasted several rounds of premium ammo before I discovered I couldn't lower the POI. A quick call to Leupold sorted the problem out: wrong mounts. I should have consulted Leupold before I listened to the salesman at our local BPS. For standard calibers of the Mark V, you need item #52507. The pack will read: Leupold STD Mark V Lightweight, 52507. For Mark V Magnum owners, you will need the other mounts but I don't remember the number. Remounted the VX-L, boresighted, then fine tuned. I am very pleased with the rig so far. We'll see how it performs in Africa next month, especially early morning and late evening. BWH, I look forward to meeting you and hunting dangerous game with you this season. Good hunting, grayghost

[grayghost]

Leupold advised me at the DSC convention they now have available flip up scope covers for their VX-L scopes. Made of tooled aluminum, they close via magnets and are o-ring sealed. Cost for the 50mm is $99.95 (ouch!) grayghost

[jmarriott]

I have a model 700 .222 and i has always sported the same 3-9x32mm scope from Leupold I got her with. I alway wanted the larger objective but never wanted to mess with the nice low mounted scope. Now i can get the best of both worlds just have to save the scope money till i can afford one.

[grayghost]

I've found mine worth every cent. I'd really like to put one on my .223 VS Remington. grayghost

[Swift]

Hye grayghost you go to Africa huntin as often as I go to the john.

Glad the Leupold worked out for you.

[grayghost]

If I could afford to stay longer I would :) With everything hunting going out of sight, Africa remains a good deal. Maybe one day I'll retire there. grayghost