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I think I may have made a bad choice for a replacement for my vx-3. I replaced it with a vx-3 cds. Upon further reading, am I correct in assuming it has no cap on the adjustment ???

...and if that's the case, what keeps your scope from getting all out of adjustment accidentally ?
 
You are correct, a CDS scope does NOT have a cap over it. If it is anything like my vx-6, it came with a regular capped dial, when you order your custom dial you swap it out. It can be put back to non CDS, at least mine can. Mine also has a zero stop on the custom dial, so you can make sure it is at zero without even looking at it. I won't lie, I have looked at mine and found it bumped from zero. I just keep an eye on it now. Not many scopes have locking turrets, even my Nightforce was prone to being turned. Unless you get a Leupold or nikon with the tall capped target turrets, you can't have dials and security..
 
They do have a zero stop so you can return to your zero setting. Can they be accidently turned? You better believe it, they turn easily. You have make it part of your routine, just like not getting caught on top magnification in close cover or at something hopeless on an adjustable objective, or an empty chamber when you thought you were live, or a safety on when you thought it was off. There is no doubt that some people are better off with a straight Duplex, fixed power scope without AO though.

My CDSs came with a straight MOA dial without yardage marking and no cap for the elevation because it doesn't fit with either dial installed. If you took the dial off you can see that the threads and rubber seal are still there, so I suppose that a taller cover would thread on if you wanted to disable the CDS function. Actually, that would even make sense if you flat out know that you won't use it. I wish the elevation dial had a lock.
 
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They do have a zero stop so you can return to your zero setting. Can they be accidently turned? You better believe it, they turn easily. You have make it part of your routine, just like not getting caught on top magnification in close cover or at something hopeless on an adjustable objective, or an empty chamber when you thought you were live, or a safety on when you thought it was off. There is no doubt that some people are better off with a straight Duplex, fixed power scope without AO though.

My CDSs came with a straight MOA dial without yardage marking and no cap for the elevation because it doesn't fit with either dial installed. If you took the dial off you can see that the threads and rubber seal are still there, so I suppose that a taller cover would thread on if you wanted to disable the CDS function. Actually, that would even make sense if you flat out know that you won't use it. I wish the elevation dial had a lock.
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Some kind of a lock would be a real good idea. I had the dial off, and I noticed that there was a rubber seal, but never took notice of any threads. I am fairy sure I will never need to use it... An easy 90% of my hunting is done under 100 yards. There are some places that you could see to shoot 400 yards if you wanted to, so I suppose it is a good option to have, but I would like to look into getting a cap for it.
It would just thread on right over the little aluminum knob that the dial connects to ?... And would I just call leupold and see if they have something that will do the trick ?
 
It probably wouldn't be much of a trick to find someone that would swap you a standard duplex, non CDS scope for yours. I probably have a few around myself, depending on what power.
 
Just want to double check here. I am thinking of ordering a custom dial for my scope. Will the custom dial have anything preventing it from being turned all the way around ? The one that came with it does not. That's the only problem I can see with the CDS... A few clicks off zero is easy enough... Just turn it back to zero. But what if that turn was unknowingly made all the way around in the opposite direction than you thought ?... Turn it back to zero, make your shot, only to find out that the zero you returned it to was a whole turn off. If there is no way around that issue, I'm gonna go ahead and call this design a real bad idea.
 
That's what the zero stop does. You sight in (zero) at your base distance and install the yardage dial to align with that. It can't be turned any lower than that. Hence zero stop. From there you get nearly a full turn of elevation with the corresponding yardages then it stops again. You can't get lost because you are working with only one turn of the dial. On my 7mm Rem the zero is set at 200 yards and the max adjustment is a bit over 700 where it stops again. I could have used a longer distance for the zero but I like shooting coyotes and tightening up the midrange trajectory will save a few high misses at short range.

The dial you get with it is just to give you something to work with until you get your loads worked out. Once you're happy you can either send in your specs or your drop chart and Korth cuts the dial for you. Then you can either throw it away, keep it for the spare set screws or have it around in case you want to work another load. Or you can just pile them up. First one to the ceiling wins.
 
Dogleg said:
That's what the zero stop does. You sight in (zero) at your base distance and install the yardage dial to align with that. It can't be turned any lower than that. Hence zero stop. From there you get nearly a full turn of elevation with the corresponding yardages then it stops again. You can't get lost because you are working with only one turn of the dial. On my 7mm Rem the zero is set at 200 yards and the max adjustment is a bit over 700 where it stops again. I could have used a longer distance for the zero but I like shooting coyotes and tightening up the midrange trajectory will save a few high misses at short range.

The dial you get with it is just to give you something to work with until you get your loads worked out. Once you're happy you can either send in your specs or your drop chart and Korth cuts the dial for you. Then you can either throw it away, keep it for the spare set screws or have it around in case you want to work another load. Or you can just pile them up. First one to the ceiling wins.
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Lol... To the ceiling... I better get started.
I called korth last night... Got a bunch of names and extension numbers. Tried some of those and got answering machines. It may have been just after their closing time though. It gave an extension for anything to do with leupold warranty work and custom shop, and also said to leave a detailed message. I hate leaving messages... I'll keep trying until I can't talk to a person lol
 
I filled out the form, and realized after I submitted it, that where it said scope model I had only put leupold vx-3 3.5-10x50. Forgot to put CDS ffs. I called them and they basically said I couldn't change it at the time... They would call me if they have any questions. Guaranteed, I'm gonna end up with the wrong one. Ah dear...always something.
 
I can't even remember now.
What should I have put ?... I am pretty sure I put CDS there. I'm gonna call them again tomorrow and see if I can straighten things out.
 
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