Leupold Rimfire VX2 3-9X33 EFR - Discontinued?

adancingmonkey said:
But no EFR :(
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Indeed, without the AO and it's crazy-short EFR focus ability, the VX Freedom rimfire scopes have abandoned the crucial ingredient of what made the rimfire EFR the best little rimfire scope on the market. No doubt the bean counters at Leupold could explain why, but it's always unfortunate to see quality degrade in a product line to meet a reduced price point.
 
So it looks like only the vx3 6.5-20 will still have the efr feature, and that is way to big for a pretty sporter 22.
 
There was one for sale on the EE for $300 the other day. Lasted less than 20 minutes. I was 10 minutes too late. I did buy one off the EE last week for $350, but i'd still pickup a 3rd at those prices.
 
At close to $700 Id pass on the Leupold VX II EFR and go with a Nikon EFR at a fraction of the cost and just as good glass. VX freedom looks good too, I like the reticle option and as long as parallax is set at 50 yards Id buy one of those.
 
scott_r said:
At close to $700 Id pass on the Leupold VX II EFR and go with a Nikon EFR at a fraction of the cost and just as good glass. VX freedom looks good too, I like the reticle option and as long as parallax is set at 50 yards Id buy one of those.
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I agree the current price for a new Leupold VX-2 EFR is over inflated. Makes me wonder if retailers are taking advantage of us, but I guess that's the business. It's almost $100 more than I paid 2 years ago. What's interesting is that prices seem to have dropped recently on the second hand market. Those who are trying to sell used for $500+ are going to sit on it for a while.

I own both the Leupold and the Nikon EFR. The Nikon is nice for those Savage rimfires for example, but the Leupold is a few cuts above the Nikon in terms of quality, and it suits the higher end guns and fits better on CZ's with the high bolt throw. Nikon's are bulky and don't suit all rifles the same. You can't go wrong with either of them, but you also can't compare them. Buy what you can afford.
 
scott_r said:
At close to $700 Id pass on the Leupold VX II EFR and go with a Nikon EFR at a fraction of the cost and just as good glass. VX freedom looks good too, I like the reticle option and as long as parallax is set at 50 yards Id buy one of those.
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Like mastermind, I had both. The Leupold "feel" was head and shoulders above the Nikon, and the price reflected that. I had them on both a CZ and an Anschutz. There's nothing wrong with the Nikon, except maybe the 1/2 moa clicks and plastic turret covers. I like their resettable turrets better actually.

mastermind said:
I own both the Leupold and the Nikon EFR. The Nikon is nice for those Savage rimfires for example, but the Leupold is a few cuts above the Nikon in terms of quality, and it suits the higher end guns and fits better on CZ's with the high bolt throw. Nikon's are bulky and don't suit all rifles the same. You can't go wrong with either of them, but you also can't compare them.
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If you're not target shooting, I think the AO/EFR is over rated. That's what my .22's primary use is, shot placement within 1/8th of a inch at 20 yds is critical to me. That's why I no longer own either the Nikon or the Leupold EFR, neither had enough magnification for target work.
My critter rifle, CZ 455, does just fine with a cheapy 4X Bushnell scope. It's fairly clear, holds zero well. It came with a factory 50 yard parallax setting, which I adjusted to 35 yds after some how-to reading on RFC.
 
bobc said:
So it looks like only the vx3 6.5-20 will still have the efr feature, and that is way to big for a pretty sporter 22.
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Yep, it'd be pretty clunky on a carry rifle. I have one ordered for my target rifle, if Leupold can ever deliver one to Korth in my lifetime!
My problem, well, one of my problems (I have many according to my wife) is that I shoot indoors at 20 yards over the winter months. Very few affordable high quality scopes will eliminate parallax at that distance. Two phrases that really don't go together, affordable and high quality.. Like you said, the VX3i is about the only Leupold that will offer EFR.
I've realized over the past few years that I can expect to pay at the very least the same amount of money on optics as the rifle itself, unless you get into the high end stuff like Walther, Anschutz, or Cooper as examples.
Some folks have reported good success with the Mueller and Hawke brands, others have said they had problems with them. Weaver is difficult to deal with from this side of the border, I looked into getting a T36 until I found out that warranty might be a real headache with import/export laws. Anything I spend that kind of money on had better have a Canadian service centre.
If money was no object, Tangent Theta is located in Halifax. The mid to higher end Sightrons are quite good, but you're pushing the $1500 envelope to get there.
 
I have the VX-2 3-9x33mm EFR on my Browning Buck Mark Sporter, the VX-2 4-12x40mm AO on my CZ 453 Lux and the VX-2 6-18x40mm AO on my Anschutz 1416... they all have the fine Duplex reticle... I have no complaints, excellent optics... Leupold is likely to get a lot of negative comments if they have cancelled production of these optics.
 
45CAT said:
Did you try Cabela’s? Their website just says 2-7x28 it’s doesnt specify rimfire but that’s what they ship.
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Well, I had a quick look and it didn’t specify rimfire, as you said. Plus, it states matte finish. I’m really hoping to find a gloss scope to match the gloss receiver of the gun (I know, I know). :redface:
 
Chilly807 said:
Like mastermind, I had both. The Leupold "feel" was head and shoulders above the Nikon, and the price reflected that. I had them on both a CZ and an Anschutz. There's nothing wrong with the Nikon, except maybe the 1/2 moa clicks and plastic turret covers. I like their resettable turrets better actually.



If you're not target shooting, I think the AO/EFR is over rated. That's what my .22's primary use is, shot placement within 1/8th of a inch at 20 yds is critical to me. That's why I no longer own either the Nikon or the Leupold EFR, neither had enough magnification for target work.
My critter rifle, CZ 455, does just fine with a cheapy 4X Bushnell scope. It's fairly clear, holds zero well. It came with a factory 50 yard parallax setting, which I adjusted to 35 yds after some how-to reading on RFC.
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Im just a gopher and bunny Killer, not into targets. Had the VX II EFR years ago on a CZ 452 and it was nice but never had any need for the EFR but back then it was a heck of alot less then what Cnd retailers are wanting. Im liking the idea of a Leupold with a BDC and 50 yard parallax, should make for a good hunting optic on my Anshutz 1416.

Cheers!!
 
I bought my VX2 CDS for 10% off at WSS a few years back, I think it was $450 before tax? I was happy with that buy, it was more reasonable. By the time it was discontinued by Leupold, it was listed at a MSRP of $565 US ($701 CAD), while the non-CDS MSRP was $520 US ($645 CAD). The cost of the few remaining scopes just reflect how expensive they have gotten in the last few years. Prophet River's price still came in at a converted cost below US MSRP, believe it or not.
 
scott_r said:
Im just a gopher and bunny Killer, not into targets. Had the VX II EFR years ago on a CZ 452 and it was nice but never had any need for the EFR but back then it was a heck of alot less then what Cnd retailers are wanting. Im liking the idea of a Leupold with a BDC and 50 yard parallax, should make for a good hunting optic on my Anshutz 1416.

Cheers!!
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I thought Leupold sets their rimfire scopes at a 60 yard parallax? Which is why I prefer the EFR, or if it was truly 50 yards.
 
There was a page in Leupold's online catalog that showed the parallax settings for most if not all their scopes. I haven't looked recently to see if it's still there. If not, they're pretty good about replying to technical questions via email.
Most scopes are adjustable for parallax provided the objective bells aren't tightened to the point they need to be destroyed to loosen them. I've done a couple with good results.
 
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