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7 lis 2023 · This is a field evaluation of a Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm CDS-ZL scope. This scope was sent to Ryan Avery for an evaluation. The ammunition used was 175gr SMK from Winchester that was personally purchased. The 20 round proof group was just over 1.3 MOA.
The Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Riflescope offers a versatile magnification range of 2.5-8x, providing clear and detailed images at various distances. This range is perfect for medium to long-range shooting, giving you the flexibility to adapt to different shooting scenarios.
With Leupold’s Elite Optical System, the VX-3HD delivers excellent dawn-to-dusk light transmission for a bright image when it matters most, elite-level glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that diehard hunters and shooters demand.
At low power, where my hunting scopes normally reside, the VX-3 2.5-8 yields around a 13.85mm exit pupil. With a .270 Winchester using the Hornady SuperFormance 130 GMX load #8052, the six inch kill MPBR is conservatively 315 yards.
The most important features already existed on the 2004 VX-III Leupold series, the 2.5-8x36 Leupold of that vintage already having more optical quality than middle-aged human eyes can discern. VX-III's hold their zero, which is the most important thing any scope can do.
22 lis 2022 · Now that Leupod added $100 to all their scopes, I'm wondering if the VX-3HD 2.5-8x36 is still worth it? I know they added the zero lock, which is nice, but for $500 I'm curious what else is out there in the sub-13 oz. range a person should consider.
The VX®-3i 2.5-8x36mm holds a special place in hunter's hearts and minds. Its blend of just-the-right magnification and lightweight ruggedness have helped people find success from eastern tree stands to the western backcountry. What do hunters want most in a scope?
