2011, Leupold continues to expand that line and the newest of those comes with the even more versatile and im- pressive magnification range of 3-18x. I personally believe that varmint hunters worldwide will find a lot to like about these new sub-models. In addition to the broad 6x range capabilities, all of the new VX-6 models come built on 30mm main-tubes for enhanced light gather- ing abilities, CDS capabilities for custom ballistic tailoring and one of my own favorite features – side focus adjust- ment. These new scopes consist of two basic choices: a 3-18x44mm CDS and a 3-18x50mm CDS, and both come with a choice of reticle designs. The 3-18x50mm scopes currently are available with a FireDot™ 4, Firedot™ Duplex®, Illu- minated Boone & Crockett® Big Game reticle, or a non-illuminated fine Duplex. The 3-18x44mm CDS currently are available in all of those choices with the exception of the FireDot™ 4. All of the VX-6 series scopes come
with a long list of other noteworthy traits and characteristics. A minor few of those include such things as: Leupold’s Xtended Twilight, DiamondCoat 2™ Quantum Optical System, edge black- ened lenses, second generation Argon/ Krypton waterproofing, a full 75 MOA elevation and range adjustment, pop- up rezeroing reticle adjustments, and all are backed by Leupold’s impressive Full Lifetime Guarantee. In recent years Leupold has made many improvements throughout their product lines. A few of those include the larger, more pro- nounced magnification knob for easier power adjustments, the larger more vis- ible and easier to read and adjust turret dials, and the rubberized eyepiece ring just in case your scope should happen to accidentally make contact with your face. And certainly the CDS capability of many of these scopes, including the VX-6s, is a worthwhile attribute. This feature allows Leupold’s custom shop to specifically tailor the reticle to match precisely the ammunition and ballistic performance of the shooter’s own in- tended ammunition. But I believe above all of these inherent improvements, most shooters will find the clarity and light gathering abilities of all of the new Leupold products, and in particularly the VX-6 models, to be the most impres- sive. I personally have placed a VX-6 scope side-by-side with scopes built by
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various other manufacturers, as well as some of Leupold’s own earlier produced scopes, and became amazed at the dif- ferences. Clearly the clarity and light enhancing capabilities of these scopes are superior to the products produced by many other manufacturers and even the products that Leupold themselves built only a few years ago. I would en- courage any shooter to make a similar side-by-side comparison in order to see for themselves the differences. TESTING THE VX-6
additions to the Leupold VX-6 line I knew I needed to take a closer look, and before long I found myself hold- ing a 3-18x44mm CDS model that was equipped with a fine Duplex reticle. I've always had a special fondness for fine reticle designs. While in some cases this style reticle may not show up as well un- der poor light situations, I believe a fine reticle seems to allow me to place my shots a bit more precisely, particularly when it comes to smaller target animals. I quickly mounted the new VX-6
When I got word of these new test scope on a Thompson/Center Di-
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