Leupold VX-1 1-4X on 458?

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25 January 2006, 05:32

tarbe

Leupold VX-1 1-4X on 458?

This would be on a No 1, not a DG rifle.

Any reports on the durability of these scopes? I have always used the Vari-X III and found them to be good, but wonder if the $179 VX-1 is up to the pounding??

Tim

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25 January 2006, 06:15

Big Bore Boar Hunter

I have heard that the older VX-II (which is the current VX-I) the cam mechanism used a soft aluminium guid pin that could shear leaving you stuck at the power you last had it on. I would reccomend calling Leupold's customer service, they are very happy to explain their products and the suitability.

John

25 January 2006, 06:38

tarbe

ok - found this thread

https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tp.../249106372#249106372

Looks like more than a few are willing to vouch...

0351 USMC

25 January 2006, 07:27

tiggertate

I used a VX-1 1-4 on a 375 Weatherby and a 416 Remington for years with no trouble; it's going on my 505 Gibbs in a couple of weeks for load develpoment. I guess I'll have something more to say after that.

"Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson.

25 January 2006, 22:33

tarbe

Got one on the way!

0351 USMC

29 January 2006, 23:10

tarbe

I've had three on the way....until I get the little email saying they are on backorder!

I've lost two on ebay, as well as one here on the classifieds (a VX-II).

I'll get something, eventually.

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