Just wanting to know how you all like them? I know they have been discontinued for the VX-7 line, but I've been wanting one for a while now in the 2.5-10X45 model. I have 3 VX-III models and 1 VX-I which I like very much but I don't have any experience with the LPS. I generally like scopes with a 40 or smaller objective, but for some reason this power range appeals to me.

I have one on a 280 in 2.5x10 and like it. It is not as bright as a Swarovski or Zeiss 30MM scope so I would only buy it if a good deal. It has lots of adjustment and long eye relief. I paid $600 for mine and at that price I like it.

I have the 2.5x10x45 LPS I like it just fine. I also have VX III and VaraX III I am happy with.
The 1500$ Euro scope a little briter than the LPS. But not enough to pay that much for them.
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That is a good deal for the LPS it will serive you well and very good in low lite conditions.

I have one too and it is a terrific scope for the money. Not as good as top German or Austrian glass - but 90-95% as good and less than 50% of the price!

mrlexma said it all. I have one on a 300 Win Mag, excellent results.

Don't know how the euros are any better. The LPS,s I have had, have as good a glass as any scope made. As a matter of fact the only ones in the same class are the top Euro scopes, and not there 2nd rate aline stuff.Awsome scopes, you will give up fov to the big3 but pick up er and a great eye box. Thay are warmer than the newer scopes so thats what not as bright means I guess.

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Originally posted by JCJ:
Thay are warmer than the newer scopes so thats what not as bright means I guess.

HUH????

Are you referring to the coatings or something instilling a 'warmer' cast to the picture?

Avoid the 1.5-6 LPS. It was discontinued quickly for good reason. Mine fell apart in less than 20 shots.
The others were a different story and I've talked with several people that had good results......................DJ

For me brightness would mean being able to see a target longer in fading light. Especially in heavy understory and during overcast times. Whether a coating has color correction that induces warm tones or brilliant white tones.......bottom line is being able to see at highest power range in poor light conditions. Hunting 1/2 hour before and after sunset is not bad at all in fields and open leafless hardwoods but a leaden sky day down in the cedar and spruce bogs that first and last 10 minutes can be tough being able to see a buck good enough to check horns....heck it can be real tough to tell a 3" spike from its mother at all. Good optics often only make a real difference in certain conditions and less than 20-25mins each day. I always rated the LPS scopes as similar to the conquests but with different color correction in the lens coatings.

Dave

As I said the 3 lps scopes I have had,(all3.5x14x50) were better on a usaf color and regular bw charts than any conquest I have had, That includes around 16 of them btw. It is on par res wise with one of my 6x24x56 vmvs or Zseries Hsoldts or any of my pm2s or Zeniths, whatever, that I own. It is not as vivid as say a NF or Schmidt or even a new vx7(awsome glass btw). Shortcoming of LPS to me was smaller fov than Euro scopes. Say what you will on it but glass is top end.