Any Leupold Firedot users

[peterk123]

Looking at stepping up in glass for my 308. Currently I am using a vx3i with, I believe a 4 to 12 magnification. Simple duplex reticle. I like the clarity of the Leupolds, so I am thinking of sticking with it. It has also been quite reliable. Considering the VX5 3-15x44 with the fire dot. Question is if the firedot comes in handy while I hunting? I have not had issues yet with the plain duplex, but I have also not placed my crosshairs yet on say, a black bear in low light. OPen to other suggestions as well, since these things go for a grand. Thx Pete

 

[Tackdriver VillenTactical]

Last year I got my first firedot. The feature isn’t needed for most of the day, but is super handy the first and last 45 minutes of the day. I have a Burris with a similar dot but it’s too bright in low light. Definitely recommend the Leupold.

Dave

 

[Broc]

While I don't have a Leupold, I have a MEOPTA OPTIKA6 that is a simple crosshair with a dot.

I love it. But no way I would use that past 300 yards.

I like how clear the Leupold glass is.

My suggestion, go to BassPro and check them out, they usually have a lot of Leupold scopes.

 

[cathouse01]

Last year I got my first firedot. The feature isn’t needed for most of the day, but is super handy the first and last 45 minutes of the day. I have a Burris with a similar dot but it’s too bright in low light. Definitely recommend the Leupold.

Dave

I've had a Leupold VX6 3-18X50 with the firedot reticle on my Sako A7 Roughtech Range in 7mm mag for 7 years. As Dave said, you normally don't need the firedot, but the glass is so good that it's usable in that 1/2 hour before sunrise/after sunset that most hunting regs call out and that's when the firedot really comes in handy. Like I said, it's been on the 7mm mag, which has a pretty stout recoil, since Nov, 2016 with 100% reliability. On my 3-18x50 the dot is only 1.2 MOA at 3x and 0.2 MOA at 18x, so it doesn't occlude much of your target.

Edited to correct before sunrise/after sunset.

 

[alcestwo]

a black bear in low light

This is exactly why I tried the Firedot. I like Leupold in general for the value it represents vs. the higher-end manufacturers. I had a clean miss on a larger than average bear with an older, traditional cross-hairs scope. Afterwards, I looked at several of the red dots and decided to try the Leupold. I own three now. They are very good in this low-light scenario against a solid black object. I'm usually hunting in northern ME, also with a .308 so I decided on the 2.5-7x magnification. Hope this helps.

 

[peterk123]

Thank you for the comments. Exactly the feedback I was looking for. I know what I'm getting for Christmas!

 

[Qwikdraw45]

Thank you for the comments. Exactly the feedback I was looking for. I know what I'm getting for Christmas!

Coal in your stocking?

 

[M60]

I have a VX6, 1-6 with a firedot. Great scope. Clarity is super clear.

 

[peterk123]

Vx5 cds with firedot is on its way to my house. Sweet.

Wife wants a bolt action 22 for hunting mountain grouse (god bless her soul). So my vx3i that is on my 308 will go on that.

Speaking of, which 22 bolt action should we go with?

 

[StevieP]

Speaking of, which 22 bolt action should we go with?

What's your budget? This could go off the rails

 

[peterk123]

What's your budget? This could go off the rails

Let's say in the $700 range. This thing will get lugged around in the woods, which around here means five miles of walking and 2000 feet of climbing.