Difference between Leupold VX-II and VX-2 is confusing.

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I've been watching the equipment exchange for a scope. There is a difference between a VX-II and a VX-2 scope. It seems rather common to call a VX-II or VX-III a VX-2 or VX-3. This is a bit confusing. It would be like calling an older Jeep TJ a JK. I stumbled on this technical history of Leupold scopes for guys as confused as I am. It helps to understand just what a guy is buying and what features to expect.


https://riflescopesinfo.wordpress.com/2014/03/15/leupold-vx-1-vx-2-and-vx-3-what-is-the-difference/
 
There is nothing confusing about it.

The Vari-X is Generation 1.
VX-I/VX-II/VX-III is Generation 2.
VX-1/VX-2/VX-3 is Generation 3.

They are all different and it is engraved on every scope which version it is.
 
You are right some people do confuse the older Leupold VX-I, II, III series with the newer VX-1, 2, 3 series of scopes.
It is good to confirm exactly what a seller is offering as you can't always tell from the photos provided.
 
Thanks hoytcanon, your thread does layout the differences perfectly. The confusion I'm also referring to is the habit of folks calling a VX-II or III a VX-2 or 3. One can respond to a VX-2 ad and buy a VX-II. This is aimed at new purchasers like me.

I'm looking to scope a 223 CZ527 and very new to using scopes. The features of the VX-2 appealed to me as does used pricing. I'm Leupold loyal due to Korth service. I own two scopes a M8 2.5X20 Compact and a M8 4X28 Rimfire Compact so I've much to learn.
 
GMC403 said:
I prefer the VX-II over VX-2, not sure why they ditched the locking ring on the VX-2.
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There are some VX-2 scopes with the ocular locking ring... but I agree with you, Leupold made a mistake getting rid of the locking ring... and for that reason, I also prefer the VX-II series over the VX-2, unless I can confirm that it does have the locking ring. With the scopes that do not have the ocular locking ring, I use Butler Creek flip caps, so that I can see immediately based on the hinge position if the ocular bell has rotated.
 
Pretty easy to screw up when you're not paying attention to what you're doing lol. Year or 2 ago I was in the market for a vx-II 2-7x33 for one of my lever actions. I love these scopes. Spotted one on the EE and quickly grabbed it. Only problem is ,in my haste I misread the add. It was a vari X-IIc lol. It sits on my safe as a reminder of my doziness lol. I was pissed at myself at the time but now I can chuckle about it.
 
Canuck Bob said:
May I ask for more detail on the locking ring issue mentioned?
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Look at the ocular (eye) barrel end, and you will either see a knurled ring and threads at the base... which is the locking ring, or the ocular bell will have a smooth transition onto the tube with no ring, which is the version where the "bean coumters" did away with the looking ring. The reason I prefer the locking ring, is so that when I adjust the eyepiece to where I want it, the ring allows locking that setting in place... the new version without the locking ring rotates over the barrel on internal threads, which are damped with an O-Ring, but allow the eye piece to continue to move. I have a couple of these scopes and using BC Flip Caps allows you to see if the bell has moved and to return it to your desired setting by indexing the hinge in the "up" position... I just hate having to do that... and it is possible that the ocular bell could rotate more than 180 degrees making it unclear which way to turn it to index it properly.
 
hoytcanon said:
Look at the ocular (eye) barrel end, and you will either see a knurled ring and threads at the base... which is the locking ring, or the ocular bell will have a smooth transition onto the tube with no ring, which is the version where the "bean coumters" did away with the looking ring. The reason I prefer the locking ring, is so that when I adjust the eyepiece to where I want it, the ring allows locking that setting in place... the new version without the locking ring rotates over the barrel on internal threads, which are damped with an O-Ring, but allow the eye piece to continue to move. I have a couple of these scopes and using BC Flip Caps allows you to see if the bell has moved and to return it to your desired setting by indexing the hinge in the "up" position... I just hate having to do that... and it is possible that the ocular bell could rotate more than 180 degrees making it unclear which way to turn it to index it properly.
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To further on this, even though the eyepiece is dampened with o-rings. If there is any play in the eyepiece the reticle moves with it.

The non locking eyepiece design of the VXR is much better IMO.
 
hoytcanon said:
but I agree with you, Leupold made a mistake getting rid of the locking ring...
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I agree as well. Once the scope is focused for your eye there is no need for it to move, the lock ring made sure it never did. I have a few of the newer ones but prefer the lock ring. Set it and forget it.
 
cdn shooter said:
The locking ring would be nice on the VX-2....but the glass is better in them compared to a VX-II. Best option....get the VX-3.
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My thought as well. . VX11 to the VX3 . . quite an improvement, especially into the setting sun, the VX3 eliminates the glare. . I find the VX3 on par with my older Swarovski at half the weight.
 
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