The wait begins

[callturner]

Nice deer, looks like another taxidermy bill. 

[dmoua]

2 year update on this rifle.

The barrel officially has 1000 rounds down the pipe and is still shooting 1/2 MOA. I shot these back to back yesterday and called it good. I can probably tighten it up some with more tuner testing but those Federal 215M primers are hard to find so I'm leaving it the way it is.

The extracting issue I was having with this rifle was a brass (Hornady) issue. The problem was still there after having a m16 extractor installed. I made the switch to Norma brass a couple hundred rounds later and the problem went away.

[dmoua]

Second group. Both 100 yards.

[HooknoseHunter]

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

[dmoua]

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

[jasnt]

Glad to hear ya got it all figured out and shooting like it should. 

[dmoua]

Glad to hear ya got it all figured out and shooting like it should.

Yeah it was a headache for awhile but it’s been shooting great ever since. We have taken many game with it in the time I’ve owned it.

[idahohuntr]

Scope: Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50 TMOA

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

Just fyi...maybe you swap out optics, but a VX6 is not legal for big game hunting in Idaho.  Even if you remove battery, disable electronics etc. Its the electronic level that is the issue. 

[dmoua]

Scope: Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50 TMOA

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

Just fyi...maybe you swap out optics, but a VX6 is not legal for big game hunting in Idaho.  Even if you remove battery, disable electronics etc. Its the electronic level that is the issue.

I’ve heard it both ways. It’s battery operated and is a part of the lighted reticle. Guess I’ll have to call fish and game to get a solid answer.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/question/are-laser-range-rifle-scopes-legal-idaho-big-game-hunting

[idahohuntr]

Scope: Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50 TMOA

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

Just fyi...maybe you swap out optics, but a VX6 is not legal for big game hunting in Idaho.  Even if you remove battery, disable electronics etc. Its the electronic level that is the issue.

I’ve heard it both ways. It’s battery operated and is a part of the lighted reticle. Guess I’ll have to call fish and game to get a solid answer.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/question/are-laser-range-rifle-scopes-legal-idaho-big-game-hunting

I probably heard some of the same stuff as you...so about 8 months ago I did the same thing and called their HQ and talked to the enforcement chief.  He told me 100% illegal, taking battery out doesn't resolve it, full stop.  I pushed several angles (including the notion it just lights/flashes the reticle...and lighted reticles are legal)...no go.   

He did go on about offer discretion and many factors go into whether someone with a VX6 would get cited...but also made it very clear to me there is no gray in their eyes on whether that scope is legal for big game hunting in Idaho...the gray is in whether you would get a ticket, a warning, or nothing from whichever officer you encountered. 

After that call I went with a VX5 because I hunt Idaho so much and didn't want to be at the whims of an officer's discretion. 

[baker5150]

Scope: Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50 TMOA

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

Just fyi...maybe you swap out optics, but a VX6 is not legal for big game hunting in Idaho.  Even if you remove battery, disable electronics etc. Its the electronic level that is the issue.

I’ve heard it both ways. It’s battery operated and is a part of the lighted reticle. Guess I’ll have to call fish and game to get a solid answer.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/question/are-laser-range-rifle-scopes-legal-idaho-big-game-hunting

I probably heard some of the same stuff as you...so about 8 months ago I did the same thing and called their HQ and talked to the enforcement chief.  He told me 100% illegal, taking battery out doesn't resolve it, full stop.  I pushed several angles (including the notion it just lights/flashes the reticle...and lighted reticles are legal)...no go.   

He did go on about offer discretion and many factors go into whether someone with a VX6 would get cited...but also made it very clear to me there is no gray in their eyes on whether that scope is legal for big game hunting in Idaho...the gray is in whether you would get a ticket, a warning, or nothing from whichever officer you encountered. 

After that call I went with a VX5 because I hunt Idaho so much and didn't want to be at the whims of an officer's discretion.

Not all VX6 scopes are illuminated.

Illuminated Reticles are completely legal in Idaho.  You got bad or old info..

This is taken from the regs themselves...

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[idahohuntr]

Scope: Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50 TMOA

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

Just fyi...maybe you swap out optics, but a VX6 is not legal for big game hunting in Idaho.  Even if you remove battery, disable electronics etc. Its the electronic level that is the issue.

I’ve heard it both ways. It’s battery operated and is a part of the lighted reticle. Guess I’ll have to call fish and game to get a solid answer.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/question/are-laser-range-rifle-scopes-legal-idaho-big-game-hunting

I probably heard some of the same stuff as you...so about 8 months ago I did the same thing and called their HQ and talked to the enforcement chief.  He told me 100% illegal, taking battery out doesn't resolve it, full stop.  I pushed several angles (including the notion it just lights/flashes the reticle...and lighted reticles are legal)...no go.   

He did go on about offer discretion and many factors go into whether someone with a VX6 would get cited...but also made it very clear to me there is no gray in their eyes on whether that scope is legal for big game hunting in Idaho...the gray is in whether you would get a ticket, a warning, or nothing from whichever officer you encountered. 

After that call I went with a VX5 because I hunt Idaho so much and didn't want to be at the whims of an officer's discretion.

Not all VX6 scopes are illuminated.

Illuminated Reticles are completely legal in Idaho.  You got bad or old info..

This is taken from the regs themselves...

Page 100

[/quote]
No, you misread what I stated.  Its the electronic level component of the VX6 that makes it illegal in Idaho...the second bullet of your posted reg picture...can't have any electronics in a scope...except lighted reticles.  An electronic level is not allowed...and last I checked with Leupold they do not make a VX6 without the electronic level.  I wish they did.

[baker5150]

Scope: Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50 TMOA

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

Just fyi...maybe you swap out optics, but a VX6 is not legal for big game hunting in Idaho.  Even if you remove battery, disable electronics etc. Its the electronic level that is the issue.

I’ve heard it both ways. It’s battery operated and is a part of the lighted reticle. Guess I’ll have to call fish and game to get a solid answer.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/question/are-laser-range-rifle-scopes-legal-idaho-big-game-hunting

I probably heard some of the same stuff as you...so about 8 months ago I did the same thing and called their HQ and talked to the enforcement chief.  He told me 100% illegal, taking battery out doesn't resolve it, full stop.  I pushed several angles (including the notion it just lights/flashes the reticle...and lighted reticles are legal)...no go.   

He did go on about offer discretion and many factors go into whether someone with a VX6 would get cited...but also made it very clear to me there is no gray in their eyes on whether that scope is legal for big game hunting in Idaho...the gray is in whether you would get a ticket, a warning, or nothing from whichever officer you encountered. 

After that call I went with a VX5 because I hunt Idaho so much and didn't want to be at the whims of an officer's discretion.

Not all VX6 scopes are illuminated.

Illuminated Reticles are completely legal in Idaho.  You got bad or old info..

This is taken from the regs themselves...

Page 100

No, you misread what I stated.  Its the electronic level component of the VX6 that makes it illegal in Idaho...the second bullet of your posted reg picture...can't have any electronics in a scope...except lighted reticles.  An electronic level is not allowed...and last I checked with Leupold they do not make a VX6 without the electronic level.  I wish they did.
[/quote]

Ahh  yes, my apologies.   

[baker5150]

Scope: Leupold VX6 HD 3-18x50 TMOA

Looks like it’s a shooter Dan!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7n6LES2VI

Just messing with you, 671 is a LONG shot.

Daniel…It’s been a shooter. The gun was shooting 2 inches low during that trip. Should’ve checked zero after my wife tripped with it in Idaho but totally spaced it.

Just fyi...maybe you swap out optics, but a VX6 is not legal for big game hunting in Idaho.  Even if you remove battery, disable electronics etc. Its the electronic level that is the issue.

I’ve heard it both ways. It’s battery operated and is a part of the lighted reticle. Guess I’ll have to call fish and game to get a solid answer.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/question/are-laser-range-rifle-scopes-legal-idaho-big-game-hunting

I probably heard some of the same stuff as you...so about 8 months ago I did the same thing and called their HQ and talked to the enforcement chief.  He told me 100% illegal, taking battery out doesn't resolve it, full stop.  I pushed several angles (including the notion it just lights/flashes the reticle...and lighted reticles are legal)...no go.   

He did go on about offer discretion and many factors go into whether someone with a VX6 would get cited...but also made it very clear to me there is no gray in their eyes on whether that scope is legal for big game hunting in Idaho...the gray is in whether you would get a ticket, a warning, or nothing from whichever officer you encountered. 

After that call I went with a VX5 because I hunt Idaho so much and didn't want to be at the whims of an officer's discretion.

Not all VX6 scopes are illuminated.

Illuminated Reticles are completely legal in Idaho.  You got bad or old info..

This is taken from the regs themselves...

Page 100

No, you misread what I stated.  Its the electronic level component of the VX6 that makes it illegal in Idaho...the second bullet of your posted reg picture...can't have any electronics in a scope...except lighted reticles.  An electronic level is not allowed...and last I checked with Leupold they do not make a VX6 without the electronic level.  I wish they did.

Ahh  yes, my apologies.
[/quote]

Looks like they offer 1 model VX6 without the electronic level

VX-6 7-42X56 CDS SIDE FOCUS TARGET TMOA PLUS
Part # 118504

Also does NOT have the Illum retilce.

[Karl Blanchard]

While technically not legal in Idaho, I'd wager to bet that there's oceans of vx6's in the idaho deer woods every year. It would be a pretty salty warden to write you a ticket for that one. 

My reasoning for ditching the vx6 would be more for their dismal reputation for tracking and zero retention. Leupold just continues to miss the mark on their LR scopes