Leupold "VX-3i" 3.5-10x40 Rifle Scope

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8 жыл бұрын

The Leupold VX-3i scope is new, better, and cheaper! It is approximately $200 cheaper than previous VX3 models and the 3.5-10x40 that I reviewed, retails for approximately $700 here in Australia. The scope performed well with no issues, be sure to check out the new VX-3i line at NIOA: www.nioa.com.au
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@ozziereviews 3 жыл бұрын

Check out our review of the Schmidt & Bender Summit 2.5-10x40mm riflescope: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irF-h6d5sMrKj4U.html

@scottscheuerman7175 6 жыл бұрын

Best review on the 3I I've found. I bought one these scope after your review. I was wanting a scope for a new model 70 winchester featherweight in a 270 the only thing difference was I got the Boone and crockett reticle so thank you for the great review

@mikedee6173 8 жыл бұрын

Another great review. Thank you!

@candelariosanchez273 4 жыл бұрын

I now have 2 of this scopes I love them great for hunting and at the range!👍 thank you for a great review

@jaymanjay1030 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. I love leupold scopes and I'm definitely gonna be getting this scope

@357lockdown 8 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and informative video. Thank you from the States my friend.

@ozziereviews 8 жыл бұрын

Sure no problem, glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!

@davidkiser5250 5 жыл бұрын

Okay---I admit I thought you were going to snipe the duck in the lead in footage. :)

@aussiemick2885 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ozzie I am just looking at buying one of these!

@ozziereviews 8 жыл бұрын

No problem Mick, make sure you enter NIOA's competition too, you never know your luck :)

@aussiemick2885 8 жыл бұрын

Have done Mate one can never have to many scopes!

@pseudopetrus 3 жыл бұрын

I have his scope, I really like the light management, very clear, great hunting scope. Likely not for the person who is dialling in ELR regularly, there are scopes more suitable for that, but this is my fav hunting scope.

@mihaelachiscovici 10 ай бұрын

I just wanted an inexpensive scope to try on an air rifle. This is a nice scope for a nice price. I am happy with it.

@FreedomKat 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered one from the store! woot!

@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190 5 жыл бұрын

We've sent our scopes back to have them put on micrometers on both elevation and windage, which makes a quicker adjustment without caps and their considerably more accurate, and with a BDL. However, if you need an illuminated reticle, Leupold doesn't offer it in a Front Focal Plane as does everyone else!!...People don't seem to know this.

@Aleckael 8 жыл бұрын

Been wanting one of these ever since I saw the demo from shotshow. Now I want one even more.

@ozziereviews 8 жыл бұрын

Throw your name in the NIOA competition too, you never know your luck!

@Aleckael 8 жыл бұрын

Only valid for residents of the great southern land :/

@ozziereviews 8 жыл бұрын

Ahh that's a shame :)

@thesheepman220 7 жыл бұрын

I have three leupolds myself,a European,vx2 and a. FX3 6x42 ,that's a lot of light gathering from a 1ins tube 40 mm lense , and price wise I have noticed that Zeiss and nightforce have brought in cheaper scope lines ,looks like a better scope for less money ,great review as always atb Steve

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve

@LexLuthor1234 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Ozzie, and thank you for the good review 😊 For mountain hunting, so shots up to around 300 meters or so, would you recommend this scope or perhaps go for the vx3i 4,5-14x 40 instead? Thanks a bunch in advance :)

@taskmen6970 7 жыл бұрын

I have the vari -x 3- 3.5 x10 mm mounted on my ruger no.1 in 25-06 rem .light transmission at dusk and down is pretty good I've not had too make a shot that late in the evening yet I've had it four years now drop a deer @ 100 yards at day light this year though and I wasn't disappointed but I'm in need of a scope for a new ruger left hand 25-06 a recent purchase. gorgeous rifles by the way a those rugers and I'm looking at Leopold one agian I'm all about simplicity I like the fine cross hair s over the duplex ones I aim better with.but light transmission is key for me and of course reliability and Leopold reigns in those quiltys but I have too mention vortex as well they too offer a lot with a lifetime warranty even if you are at fault they still replace it, its good too have options but for now I'll stick with Leopold. as a rule I always let any new products sit on on the market awhile and get the kinks out .

@MIM94 8 жыл бұрын

i still use a old vx-3 on my hornet that is ancient. it is surprisingly still awesome.

@bloodsea76 6 жыл бұрын

Hi. What reticle was that in the scope? Great review.

@luketomazic1018 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ozzie, do you think this scope in this magnification would be sufficient to do target shooting with a 223 between 200 and 250 yards

@calangel 5 жыл бұрын

I had a chance to look through one of these, and it actually looked pretty good. Better than the 4.5-14x50, actually. The image on the ocular lens looked bigger on this one. But to be honest, the 30mm tubbed VX-R had a much better experience for me... It just brought up to the eye so much better. Far easier target acquisition on the VX-R, plus it's got a firedot.

@808fishman8 Жыл бұрын

isnt that a rimfire scope ?

@calangel Жыл бұрын

@@808fishman8 no, the VXR is more catered towards hunting and tactical use, think on a DMR rifle. If you mean the vx3i, then that's general use hunting.

@MrNormanChang 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice video thanks

@ozziereviews 6 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad you liked it...

@dewboy910 4 жыл бұрын

The VX-3i" 3.5-10x40 12.6 OZ according to Leupold's website. The VX-3i 4.5-14x40mm is 13 OZ.

@cs-rj8ru 3 жыл бұрын

I like and use Leupold scopes myself. They're a great all around optic with good warranty and service. But to say they're "Rugged" I'd really have to disagree. They're a typical, somewhat delicate and fragile scope. Tough would be something like lets say the Zeiss MC, Kahles Helia, Swarovski ZF or IOR 4x hunting scope.....Even the old Weaver K4 is pretty tough in comparison. Complaining aside, great review and channel. Your farm reminds me quite a bit of the strip mined regions around my home in SE OH.

@garythesaint44 4 жыл бұрын

Great review but how does it stack up against the vx3? Looking at adding one of these onto my son’s 22lr and looks the go👍

@theorangevestarmy4255 5 жыл бұрын

Bought the VX-3i 3.5 x 10 x 50 for my Savage axis, 25/06, doesn't fit without some seriously overly complicated mounts / rings, any advice?

@SAVAGE308SNIPER 7 жыл бұрын

This is going on my Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine .308 bolt action rifle.

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

Nice choice :)

@justme.9711 5 ай бұрын

I'm new, What's the phone camera setup you show here?

@travismassengale4923 3 жыл бұрын

Witch one would you prefer in low light the vx3i or trijicon accupoint

@juliestewartvideos 4 жыл бұрын

hey Ozzie, what do you have your phone mounted to the scope with? thanks

@chs9627 3 жыл бұрын

How many yards out was the target and what was your magnification set at?

@rep1989 6 жыл бұрын

Is that the heavy duplex or regular duplex?

@brettfitzgerald7196 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate silly question but in the real world is there a big difference between the freedom and 3i? Is it worth the extra coin cheers

@gill4794 8 жыл бұрын

hey ozzie can we have a review of it at night under the spotlight maybe even next to a vx3 or another scope. Would love your input on how it would look at night

@ozziereviews 8 жыл бұрын

There wouldn't be enough footage to make an entire review of it in the night-time. How much light it picks up will depend on the power of the spotlight, but I will look at incorporating some night-time spotlight footage in future scope reviews

@peterk7377 6 жыл бұрын

Just got a good deal on new VX3i 4.5-14x50 for the Sako .243. Going to range tomorrow to finish up the sighting in. Probably been asked about 1/2 million times but here goes. I usually shoot between 100-300meters was thinking to sight in 2" high at 100meters what are your thoughts on this?

@FitzysHuntingAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate just about to order same scope. How did you find it? What rings did you use?

@julianstolz3987 6 жыл бұрын

Sold. The 6.5-20 will be perfect for my 6.5 Grendel target build. How would you say this compares to the Trijicon Accupoint 3-9?

@ozziereviews 6 жыл бұрын

I really like the Trijicons because of the weight and that they are battery free illuminated but the VX3i is an awesome scope that I can't fault...

@declanmcguinness9374 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, have this in 4.5-14x50 fir over a year now and I love it, great review. I'm just told that it has an adjustable parallax. Does yours? Keep up the good work!

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

No this model doesn't

@declanmcguinness9374 7 жыл бұрын

ozziereviews Thanks 👍

@kalonjohnson28 6 жыл бұрын

This is a first focal plane scope right. And what about the vx2 with cds dial

@roadapple66 6 жыл бұрын

This is a 2nd focal plane reticle.

@julieparker5720 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy this scope for $700 ?

@chrisbest1000 8 жыл бұрын

What do people rate Vortex Optics? I heard great things about them but don't know where they line up from other competitors. Also great review as always Ozzie!

@IISIDESWIPEZII 8 жыл бұрын

Vortex scopes are fantastic. Crossfire II, best value. Amazing scope, almost exactly like this leupold. Without the bullshit features. And half the price.

@ozziereviews 8 жыл бұрын

+Swipez and made in China whereas this Leupold is quality made in the USA

@photokendall 6 жыл бұрын

Vortex glass isn't bad, I own a few. However, if you move your scope around it looks like the earth is jello... hard to explain without showing someone. Also the vx3 is leaps above for low light pickup compared to the vortex equivalent. I used to be a die hard vortex guy, own their hats, multiple scopes etc.. however after hunting with my father in law and looking through his scope at dusk compared to my vortex 3x9 it was no comparison. His was WAY better at low light. His glass is also better in every way during daylight.

@roadapple66 6 жыл бұрын

I like Vortex, and own a few, but if you want glass as nice as this Leupold; you have to get one from the Viper line. If you want better glass from Vortex, you have to get one of the Razor line scopes that uses very good quality Japanese glass. This will be much more $$$. The Diamondback and Crossfire are budget optics. Also, like Ozzie said, Leupold is made in the USA. Vortex is made in Asia. I do not know where Leupold gets their glass, but (except for the Razor line, which sources their glass from Japan) Vortex gets their glass from the Philippines. This includes their nice Viper line. I have been told that no US optics maker grinds their own glass in the States; due to the EPA restrictions. However, Leupold builds their scopes in Oregon, USA. I have two Leupold hunting scopes, two Vortex Viper PST tactical scopes, and 3 Vortex red dot optics. I like all of my optics very much, but if I could afford to do so; all of my riflescopes would wear a gold ring around the objective. I cannot afford to even entertain the thought of having top quality European glass on my rifles, but I do not feel "under-scoped" with what I have. Cheers!

@blackmamba24dm 5 жыл бұрын

Leupold is pretty much assembled in the US but the lenses are made in Japan. Real quality comes from Schmidt and Bender from Germany. Only made in Germany, lenses and everything

@michaelp1856 8 жыл бұрын

Good on you Ozzie (again)! I have a Leupold from probably a few decades ago & it doesn't have clicks let alone audible ones - & I'm told a lot are like this. It's the only feature that puts me off the brand. Have they changed with this model?

@ozziereviews 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah mate, you can definitely hear the clicks, plain as day... go in to your local dealer and play with one to see if you like it

@veetleify 6 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with left crosshair?

@johnnymossville 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing, probably the camera. Look at the end part and its not there.

@wforty94 7 жыл бұрын

is this part # 170683 ?

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

Yep

@stevencheng5722 5 жыл бұрын

The glass is not made in the USA. The scope is assembled in the USA

@mmholling87 5 жыл бұрын

Steven Cheng correct, there are no US lens manufacturers.

@123colinfrost 7 жыл бұрын

Good review Ozzie. Two questions please. 1. Is it as bright in LOW LIGHT as the equivalent Leupold VX 6? What percentage better would the equivalent power Z6i or Z8i Swarovski be?

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

I don't have a VX6 to compare it with but I have used the Swarovski and they are an ultra clear optic, but the VX3i Leupold isn't at that level but it's not far from it.

@123colinfrost 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ozzie, much appreciated.

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

No problem

@wforty94 7 жыл бұрын

What part number is this?

@wforty94 7 жыл бұрын

170683?

@1979augistine 6 жыл бұрын

wforty94 a

@rossheadley8565 5 жыл бұрын

170699

@RoganKinnear 2 ай бұрын

Just resubscribed. YT must be dumping subscriptions

@taskmen6970 7 жыл бұрын

can you get the custom dials for 25-06.?

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think you quite understand how the CDS dial works. It doesn't matter what calibre it is mate, you provide them with all the info and the CDS dial gets made to the specs, so to answer your question, yes, but you need to understand how it works, it's not a pre-ordered, pre-made dial just for certain calibres, it's a complete CDS system that you can get tailor made for any calibre that you provide all the parameters for if that makes sense?

@taskmen6970 7 жыл бұрын

ozziereviews yeah I went too the wedsite and finally found it there thanks.

@ozziereviews 7 жыл бұрын

Ok great, no problem