VX5HD: Windplex vs. Firedot

[JGJohnson]

If you were putting a VX5HD 3-15x44 on a 300 WM with plans for a general purpose western hunting rifle (read elk, deer, bear, pronghorn), would you prefer the Windplex or the Firedot for a reticle, and why?

Leupold, if you are listening, maybe we need a Windplex with a Firedot?

 

[Deleted member 16014]

If you’re going to be holding for wind any version of regularly, even just messing around at the range, a hashed reticle is extremely helpful.

 

[schmalts]

I have the firedot in stock now

 

[Coach v]

I have the firedot in stock now

I am interested in purchasing a scope for my Bergara Wilderness Ridge SP, how do I contact you?

 

[schmalts]

I am interested in purchasing a scope for my Bergara Wilderness Ridge SP, how do I contact you?

PM or email me at [email protected]

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Windplex!

 

[VikingsGuy]

If you are over 50 an illuminated reticle is very nice for older eyes - I won't go back. If you want hash marks for windage get the TMOA illuminated. If not get the FireDot. I have both. I prefer the TMOA, my son prefers the FireDot. Both are great and @schmalts has amazing prices on these higher-end Leupolds.

 

[klampson]

Another vote for the windplex, but if you step up to the VX6HD I like the TMOA.

 

[ludville1]

If you are over 50 an illuminated reticle is very nice for older eyes - I won't go back. If you want hash marks for windage get the TMOA illuminated. If not get the FireDot. I have both. I prefer the TMOA, my son prefers the FireDot. Both are great and @schmalts has amazing prices on these higher-end Leupolds.

Agree totally! I now have 2 VX-5HD's, 2 VX-R's, and a VX-Freedom all with the illuminated Fire Dot's. Also agree about contacting @schmalts for great deals on these.

 

[Tikka06]

No experience with the wind plex, but I love the fire dot.

 

[EKYHunter]

No experience with the wind plex, but I love the fire dot.

Same. And I also recommend @schmalts. Great guy to deal with.

 

[Mako]

I have a VX-R with firedot windplex on one of my rifles. Leupold isn’t offering the fire dot on the VX-5 with windplex? That said, I like the windplex, but I wish the vertical crosshair was a tad thinner.

 

[antelopedundee]

Same. And I also recommend @schmalts. Great guy to deal with.

He is INDEED!

 

[antelopedundee]

I have a VX-R with firedot windplex on one of my rifles. Leupold isn’t offering the fire dot on the VX-5 with windplex? That said, I like the windplex, but I wish the vertical crosshair was a tad thinner.

When they are done re-organizing their custom shop they may be able to help you with that.

 

[ragin-cajun]

When they are done re-organizing their custom shop they may be able to help you with that.

Illum all the way. Like to see the twilight reticle on the 5HD series

 

[R*and*Y]

Those red dots are nice.

 

[Schaaf]

I still haven’t figured out why Leupold stopped making the Firedot Windplex. I love firedots but I really like having MOA/Mil hash marks on the horizontal axis.