Difference between VX-3 and VX-III?

[Cleftwynd]

Could someone explain the differences between a VX3 and a VX-III? I wasn't aware there was much different between them, but since a recently was asked a lot about a rifle I Sold with a VX-III if it was a VX3 I started wondering why all the concern.

Looking forward to getting schooled. Lol

 

[kamlooky]

Here's a quote taken from another site.
Not sure the validity of it. Tizz the internet.

Per an actual Leupold tech rep, the former VX-III is now the VX-2.

I didn't ask what made the VX-3 better as quite frankly I've always been pleased with the VX-III and now the VX-2.

 

[medvedqc]

name lol ....

 

[double gun]

Price tag

 

[Dogleg]

Could someone explain the differences between a VX3 and a VX-III? I wasn't aware there was much different between them, but since a recently was asked a lot about a rifle I Sold with a VX-III if it was a VX3 I started wondering why all the concern.

Looking forward to getting schooled. Lol

K, I'll try.

Its upgrades include: an Extended Twilight Lens System, Diamond Coat 2 lens coating, blackened lens edges, second generation waterproofing, a twin bias spring erector system, cryogenically treated adjustments and a 24-karat gold-plated ring and medallion.

Translated; played with the lens coatings to improve low light performance at certain wave-lengths. Changed outer lens coating to make them harder to scratch. Different gas filling, it isn't nitrogen anymore it is now argon and krypton. The double bias spings are often referred to by shooters as "Mark 4 springs". Whether that is the exact literal truth I don't know, but it really got rid of any lazy adjustments. Its probably not a coincidence that the CDS system, new springs and hardened adjustments all showed up at the same time. When you start spinning a elevation turret like an aboriginie trying to start a fire that stuff has to track and last.

 

[double gun]

...When you start spinning a elevation turret like an aboriginie trying to start a fire that stuff has to track and last.

I'm trying to visualize it.... Lol

 

[Dogleg]

I'm trying to visualize it.... Lol

Its best done while fanning a bolt action like a six gun. The combination is deadly.

 

[Kody]

Leupold scope model comparison chart

I use this link quite often. Shows differences between various models from the 1950s until present. Hope the link works for you.

http://www.opticstalk.com/uploads/298/SWFA_Vari-X_to_VX.jpg

Kody

 

[kc34]

I use this link quite often. Shows differences between various models from the 1950s until present. Hope the link works for you.

http://www.opticstalk.com/uploads/298/SWFA_Vari-X_to_VX.jpg

Kody

Thanks for the chart!
There is some good info in there.
My first Leupold was a Vari X IIc 3-9x40 that has taken many animals and I still have and would never part with!

 

[ronecol]

Excellent thread. I learned something. Thanks Looky et al.

 

[Cleftwynd]

Very helpful fellas!! Thanks!

 

[Bartledan]

Well, the only Leupold I ever had that wouldn't track was a VX-2. I didn't know squat so I burned hundreds of bucks worth of ammo trying to zero the thing. I've got like 6 VX-3s now, and they all track.

Korth fixed the VX-2, and I sold it cheap.

 

[snomad]

Great info. There is a misprint on the Vari-xIIc. Sure is a lot of models, more off this chart plus Redfield stuff. It would be an interesting factory to tour.