Author Topic: Leupold VX3 CDS question?? (Read 15461 times)

deleted BGS · « **on:** December 03, 2011, 06:35:57 PM »

I am looking in to buying a vx3 with the cds turrets and was wondering what yardage i could go out to. I will be shooting a 300 yard 0 in my .300wsm and would like to be able to shoot out to 700 yards preferably, or 600 in the worst case. So i guess my question is can the dials be made from 300-700 or how would that work?

Also does anybody have a preference about the model? 4.5-14x40 or 4.5-14x50

If you have one of these your info would help a lot!

Bob33 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2011, 06:52:22 PM »

Yes they will easily go to 700 on a 300 WSM. The 50mm is brighter but larger, heavier, and must be mounted higher.

They have about 70 MOA of elevation adjustment.

SniperDanWA · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2011, 07:05:55 PM »

I was just talking with someone today about it. He said he sales guy told him that the only difference between the VX2 and 3 model is the gold ring thickness and the cost. Now, that is only one man's opinion. I was testing out some of the same models and I liked the 4 14 40. I don't have one, yet, but sure liked the optics.

Lungbuster · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2011, 08:44:55 PM »

Well when you call in with all your info they will ask what bullet, grain, zero, elevation etc.. and make the dial based on the information you provide. Now that dial will be specific to that bullet and sight in. So if you decide to change bullets and sight in distance that dial will no longer apply and will have to call Leopold with all new data.

Jamieb · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2011, 10:26:14 PM »

A 300 yard zero seems a little extreme to me. My 300 wsm/180gr balistic tip load is starting out at 2900fps. Like all my rifles I zero at 100 yards, that puts the bullet about 12" low at 300 yards, I use M1't do dial, 4MOA in this case. If the turrets are set on 4 MOA (300 yard zero) that puts the 100 yard POI 4" high. Just my opinion but 4" is too much for my likeing but then even though most of my practice is for long range, most of the shots I've taken at game have been inside of 200 yards and a lot of those inside of 100 yards.

deleted BGS · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2011, 11:27:32 PM »

Quote from: Jamieb on December 03, 2011, 10:26:14 PM

A 300 yard zero seems a little extreme to me. My 300 wsm/180gr balistic tip load is starting out at 2900fps. Like all my rifles I zero at 100 yards, that puts the bullet about 12" low at 300 yards, I use M1't do dial, 4MOA in this case. If the turrets are set on 4 MOA (300 yard zero) that puts the 100 yard POI 4" high. Just my opinion but 4" is too much for my likeing but then even though most of my practice is for long range, most of the shots I've taken at game have been inside of 200 yards and a lot of those inside of 100 yards.

Why would you want to be a foot low at 300? Just my opinion, if your on the eastside that is a standard shot you have to make. Times are changing and long shots are being made, some people dont believe it, it happens. And 300 yards is not considered a long shot to me.

Deep Forks · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2011, 02:40:36 AM »

I have the vx3 4.5-14x40 and like it lots. Never have wished I had went with the 50. It's mounted on a 300 rum with turrets.

Jamieb · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2011, 07:24:39 AM »

Quote from: biggameslayer on December 03, 2011, 11:27:32 PM

Quote from: Jamieb on December 03, 2011, 10:26:14 PM
A 300 yard zero seems a little extreme to me. My 300 wsm/180gr balistic tip load is starting out at 2900fps. Like all my rifles I zero at 100 yards, that puts the bullet about 12" low at 300 yards, I use M1't do dial, 4MOA in this case. If the turrets are set on 4 MOA (300 yard zero) that puts the 100 yard POI 4" high. Just my opinion but 4" is too much for my likeing but then even though most of my practice is for long range, most of the shots I've taken at game have been inside of 200 yards and a lot of those inside of 100 yards.

Why would you want to be a foot low at 300? Just my opinion, if your on the eastside that is a standard shot you have to make. Times are changing and long shots are being made, some people dont believe it, it happens. And 300 yards is not considered a long shot to me.

I think you misunderstood my post, not suprising at all as I sometimes have trouble putting my thoughts on the screen. I zero my scopes dead on at 100 yards, use m1 turrets, a drop chart on the stock , and a rangefinder to dial in longer range.
leupold M1's

this picture shows how I typicly set up a hunting rifle.

MuleDeerCrazy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:02:16 AM »

They will only build them out as far as your load is still packing 1,000 ft/lbs of energy (they'll give you a little more if your "target shooting"), which will still be more than 700 yards for that gun and you can have them make zero wherever you want. We just had a few done on the 6.5-20X40 and we never thought we should've got the 50mm objective instead. It's a sweet set up!

deleted BGS · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2011, 11:16:24 AM »

that chart on the rifle is classy

I have the same thing on my gun! What scope is that on the wood stock rifle? Looks spendy, but perfect for long range shooting.

Jamieb · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2011, 11:27:45 AM »

VX-III 4.5X14X40 W/side paralax, The turrets were added.

haugenna · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2011, 11:42:41 AM »

zero for 200 and you should be able to get out to 800 yards with the CDS dial.

JohnVH · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2011, 11:44:32 AM »

A few of us have VX-3L 4.5-14x50 CDS scopes, in short they are awesome, use same mounts, lets in a ton of light. If you zero at 300 your turrett will go up to probably 900yds. I think my 7mm mag turrett goes up to 750 or so being zeroed at 200yds.

We zero at 200yds on our stuff, although for wyoming lopers we did zero everything at 300yds.

thurman · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2011, 09:07:16 PM »

I have a 300wsm shooting 180 grain federal premium nossler with the 4.5x14x40 zeroed at 200 and it goes to 750, thats one full turn and it has a stop so it doesnt go past.

deleted BGS · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2011, 10:07:39 PM »

Quote from: JohnVH on December 04, 2011, 11:44:32 AM

A few of us have VX-3L 4.5-14x50 CDS scopes, in short they are awesome, use same mounts, lets in a ton of light. If you zero at 300 your turrett will go up to probably 900yds. I think my 7mm mag turrett goes up to 750 or so being zeroed at 200yds.

We zero at 200yds on our stuff, although for wyoming lopers we did zero everything at 300yds.

Ok so i think this is the model that i am thinking about. You still have a full circle and duplex right, just like a regular scope. And you can use regular 40mm bases? If you dont mind me asking where and how much did you buy it for?

Killmore · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2011, 08:33:41 AM »

I just did a 3.5 x10x 40 on a 300 ulta mag with a 180 gr bullet and with a 200 yard zero the dials turn to 850. I would not rule out a 3.5x10 power scope if you are shooting deer size game or bigger but if you shooting smaller targets then the 4.5x14 makes sense..

JohnVH · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:02:59 AM »

Quote from: biggameslayer on December 05, 2011, 10:07:39 PM

Ok so i think this is the model that i am thinking about. You still have a full circle and duplex right, just like a regular scope. And you can use regular 40mm bases? If you dont mind me asking where and how much did you buy it for?

Yep, just like a standard scope, the front glass is curved to clear the barrel so normal rings work great. only downfall, is scope covers, it comes with a nylon one, Leupold makes some but they are spendy, I modified a butler creek for mine.

Got mine online from opticsplanet (ebay) for $750

This was before I got my turrett in the mail, but my brother has his on, and he hit dead center on the target at 800yds, one shot. Turn up the volume and hear it hit! You can see his mark in the center black.

http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnVH541?feature=mhee#p/u/2/_4oqiR0Iifo

deleted BGS · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2011, 10:28:24 AM »

That is one of the coolest things i have seen in a while. That just sold me! Sweet video and thanks

JohnVH · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2011, 01:53:26 PM »

You bet, first turrett is free, you have pay for additional ones.

Enjoy!

lemondog · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2011, 05:40:37 PM »

Just got back from Cabelas and bought the 4.5X14 40mm CDS for my 270 WSM. Now need to settel on a load combination befor I send for my turrett. Been shooting Federal 140 accubond factory loads with good results but expensive. Going to try building my own now.

KillBilly · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2011, 05:47:12 PM »

My Win. .270 WSM loves the 140 Accubonds with 67.0 grains of Magnum... shoots clover leafs and better all day

lemondog · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2011, 08:49:32 AM »

Thanks Al, I will give it a try.....

deleted BGS · « **Reply #22 on:** December 19, 2011, 09:27:02 PM »

any of you guys mount a regular 50mm with standard rings?

JohnVH · « **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:04:13 PM »

Quote from: biggameslayer on December 19, 2011, 09:27:02 PM

any of you guys mount a regular 50mm with standard rings?

Is that possible? I know the 3L will fit with standard rings, only because of the glass cut out, if it was full circle no way.

Rob · « **Reply #24 on:** December 22, 2011, 07:05:38 PM »

I just mounted a CDS 4.5-14x50 VX3L on my 338WM and I used medium rings. mounted with some room to spare.

If it had been a VX3, I am guessing high rings would have been needed-no way the Mediums would have worked.

Here are some photos of a VX3L with Medium rings.

(by the way, the flip covers are really cool! Overpriced, but really cool!)

Rob · « **Reply #25 on:** December 22, 2011, 07:14:08 PM »

BTW, http://www.natchezss.com has good prices on Leupold scopes, they offer free shipping, and you can select a "gift" with purchase. The gift can be a set of the leupold alumina flip covers, or a leupold bore sighter. this makes it a pretty darn good value!

deleted BGS · « **Reply #26 on:** December 26, 2011, 03:50:21 PM »

Quote from: Rob on December 22, 2011, 07:14:08 PM

BTW, http://www.natchezss.com has good prices on Leupold scopes, they offer free shipping, and you can select a "gift" with purchase. The gift can be a set of the leupold alumina flip covers, or a leupold bore sighter. this makes it a pretty darn good value!

They only have 2 choices of scopes with the cds... good deal otherwise

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