Thanks Predator and Pat

[noharleyyet]

Took advantage of Schmalts's smoking VX3i 4.5x14x40 CDS Windplex offer. Shaved a good 6-8 oz. off the Kimber 300 Win Mag set up lowering the scope with Talley 2-piece low extended lightweights. It wore a 3.5x10x50 Zeiss Conquest with talley steel rings and extended medium ht.bases prior to retrofit.

180 Accubond recipe/data on way to Lupe for the dial. Easy peasy.

 

[schmalts]

What's your impression of the Vx-3i ?

 

[noharleyyet]

Every bit as clear as it's predecessor, easy fast focus, power ring easy to turn....Leupold's usual generous eye relief. Will know more after range dialing.

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[DRAFTSTUD]

Porn, just pure Porn! John

 

[AZ402]

Nice set up!

 

[putm2sleep]

Nice ride noharley - thanks for posting.
Refreshing, a diy scope modification/upgrade and post.

 

[MThuntr]

Do you have a standard VX3 to compare light transmission?

 

[noharleyyet]

Do you have a standard VX3 to compare light transmission?

Yes...very similar although limited light has not been compared yet.

 

[noharleyyet]

Following up with pledged scope review.

Range session Sunday morning with home rolled ammo. 180 grain Accubonds/79.4 4831 tracked precisely to zero. 650 yard etched dial on its way.

Did some dusky comparisons against some newer VX3, VX6, and Swaro Z3....my eyes discerned no marked difference. I will say the 3i seems as clear as the VX6 and the Z3.... a bit sharper/brighter than an older Vari X3

*use the call back function when you contact Leupold as they are crushed with accessory and tech consultations at this time.