Leupold European 30mm...whats the big idea?

[archie_james_c]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new mid grade scope. I've been cruising Ebay and ran along the Leupold Euro 30mil. They sit around 400 usd brand new for a 3-9x40 opposed to the VXIII 3.5-10 which is around 400-500$ for a 1" tube.

My question is whats the catch on the price being the same/cheaper for a scope that theoretically should be more (30MM tube)? Is it just the "index matched lenses"? does this system really make THAT much of a difference?

 

[Dogleg]

The European 30mm lens coatings have more in common with a VX1 than a VX111.

 

[archie_james_c]

Eeek. Well then I geuss I'll be tossing that Euro idea right the fawk out the window hahah. I'll have to just pinch pennies till I can get my mother of all optics VXIII...