Leupolds.........
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bearkilr
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
Aside from the obvious fact that one's a variable and the other fixed power, the M8 4x is an older model but both have Multicoat 4. They are also generally known to be bulletproof. If you could care less about the variable magnification, I'd choose the M84x. I haven't been impressed with the Rifleman and VX1 line.
So you want to compare tech specs? So why not look them up? Which is "better" is a subjective argument based on what you intend to use it for.
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BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
Of those two I'd go with the M8 4x. They're rock solid and very good quality. I wouldn't feel handicapped with one.
I'm not interested in post count. I'm simply perplexed as to why you would ask a question that compares the specs of two optics, when said specs are available online? This is further complicated by the fact that you have yet to indicate what potential use these optics will be tasked with. This makes any attributes of either scope questionable until a desired role is determined..
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You can't get an educated answer without knowing the purpose. Its like asking, water or flower, which is better? That would depend on what you intend to use them for. My opinion, Leupold is bottom of the barrel for quality, invest more money and buy better gear.
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Moose Masher
CGN Regular
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- Oak Hammok Manitoba
I have both and prefer the M8 for it's simplicity and rock solid construction. They are a lot of scope for the money.
The VX-1 isn't a bad scope either, and the variable power has it's place.
I also find the eye relief on low power to be more forgiving than on the M8, but only by a little.
Although the OP states you only want opinions on those two, I have to say that I prefer the FX-II 2.5 x 20 over them both.
Very light and compact with long and very forgiving eye relief, plus great clarity. One of the best values on the market in my opinion.
The VX-1 isn't a bad scope either, and the variable power has it's place.
I also find the eye relief on low power to be more forgiving than on the M8, but only by a little.
Although the OP states you only want opinions on those two, I have to say that I prefer the FX-II 2.5 x 20 over them both.
Very light and compact with long and very forgiving eye relief, plus great clarity. One of the best values on the market in my opinion.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
He actually asked for a very subjective "which is better". Obviously he's going to replace the 50mm scope on his Browning. Since that's a hunting rifle I recommended, subjectively, the M8 due to my experience with it. I'm pretty sure that, as insane as he may be, this is what looky was looking for.
And I got another post count to stay the same distance ahead of both of you.
ALBERTA BOY
Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
The new VX-1 is he equivalent to the older VX-II. Note that the newer ones use arabic numbers rather than roman numerals.
They have a lighter tube, lead free lenses, they support the CDS (dial) system, and they have the same coatings that the older VX-II did. They also now include click turrets rather than friction dial.
It seems the only people who don't like the NEW VX-1s are people who are still hung up on the older VX-Is.
They have a lighter tube, lead free lenses, they support the CDS (dial) system, and they have the same coatings that the older VX-II did. They also now include click turrets rather than friction dial.
It seems the only people who don't like the NEW VX-1s are people who are still hung up on the older VX-Is.
That would depend on what kind of hunting he wishes to do, long range? short range?, both? Can't give an educated opinion without more details.
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