Leupold Vx Hog Or Vx.r Hog Illuminated Reticle

[Stevo77 3]

Has anyone used the Leupold VX hog scopes and is it worth spending the extra on the illuminated reticle? How much of an advantage is it in low light or dark background situations? and are there any cons other than the extra price?

Cheers

[andyf 144]

Hi:

Just bought a VX-R 3x9x42 (not HOG), but close enough anyway.

Yes a good buy, got mine in USA (Basspro Nevada).

I have 3 other top range Leupold scopes (VX3's) and although this one is a little bit down the price scale, I picked

it after seeing one at the CLA earlier this year, it is up to the usual standard, 30mm tube and after a short sunshade and some 'Alumina'

flip-ups came in under $800 (£480.0).

I've got mine on a 7x57 Heym, excellent to say the least, the illuminated Ret is really top hole! You can set the brightness via the push button

on the saddle, and it switches itself off after 5 minutes of 'stillness', but comes back on courtesy of a motion sensor when you pick up

or move the rifle.

Its as good as it gets, compares to the more expensive Leupold's, I'm really pleased.

AndyF

[Stevo77 3]

Thanks for the feed back Andy