Leupold retires the VX3i line of scopes
- Thread starter Buckmastr
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I never really looked at the VX-3i scopes all that much. I still have a couple of the older VX-3 scopes and quite like them and don't feel the need to get rid of them anytime soon but will check out the VX-3HD versions next time I'm in my LGS. Sounds like they have some good glass in them.
I dont see the new line as an upgrade.
Limited reticles,no MOA dials and lack of side parallax, that appears to be down grading,to me anyways.
And I highly doubt the glass is any better, not better enough that anybody will notice ,anyways.
And what happens with the 6.5-20 and 8 25 series?
Limited reticles,no MOA dials and lack of side parallax, that appears to be down grading,to me anyways.
And I highly doubt the glass is any better, not better enough that anybody will notice ,anyways.
And what happens with the 6.5-20 and 8 25 series?
That is not accurate as independent US distributors mostly buy direct from Leupold and then turn around and sell those to the various US dealers. I sat on the Leupold Dealers Council a few years ago and that was the situation then. The US dealers (I was the only Canadian) were surprised that I had only one choice of distributor as they were either part of a dealers buying group or dealt with the distributor of their choice. There were some differences in prices offered but it was mostly on clearance items or large bulk purchases. The main US dealers complaint was the lack of complete inventory or reluctance of distributors to inventory less popular items. There were surprised how much inventory Korth Group kept in stock at most times as US distributors kept far less available in stock. Phil.
Weatherby Fan
CGN Regular
- Location
- Maple Ridge,BC,Canada
Im shocked at this statement as speaking to several retailers in BC the can even get a VX3i or VX3HD or VX5HD scope from Korth as they just don't carry inventory ?
If Korth carries so much stock where is it and why can't the retailers get it ?
Korth Group Ltd
Regular
We are at the mercy of Leupold's production. Large amounts of back orders are in place with Leupold - we have to patiently await delivery. In a normal year, Phil's statement is absolutely true.
KGL
Weatherby Fan
CGN Regular
- Location
- Maple Ridge,BC,Canada
Thank you for the response
It is not just Korth via Leupold that is behind on optics supply, not only to Canada but the USA as well. I'm sure that covid kept a lot of workers home from the various factories around the globe. Also the USA consumers are still hording in many hunting and shooting situations however some inventory is now starting to flow to Canada including Leupold and our inventories are starting to fill in again. Phil.
- Location
- West Quebec
Many manufacturers are going thru parts / supplies and staff reductions it may take a year to stabilize
Korth Group Ltd
Regular
Correct - we are experiencing the same delays from all of our vendors. COVID created complications for all stages of production, shipping, customs clearance, etc.
We hope only a year... Consumer demand is constant right now, so the industry might be in catch-up mode for a while.
For sure they are - the new VX-3HD features CDS-ZL1 adjustors on all models, a removable throw lever for the power selector ring, and updated lens coatings.
We certainly appreciate the conversation here - a lot of solid contribution from all.
KGL
