RBooth
02-26-2011, 01:55 PM
Hey Guys,
I'm in the market for a VX-3 4.5x14x50 as well as showtimebc who posted earlier but my questions lie with reticles and 'long range' on a scope.
Does anyone have experience with illuminated reticles vs solid black? My initial thoughts are that illuminated would be great on overcast and low light conditions but possibly horrible on bright days with snow? Can you see the illuminated reticles with a bright white background?
Looking through manufacturer websites I can't seem to find out what the difference between a VX-3 4.5x14x50 and a VX-3 4.5x14x50 LONG RANGE is? Pictures show a third dial on the middle of the scope, I'm assuming this is one of the few differences but what does the third dial do? Edit***Oh is the third dial "parallax"? I've heard about parallax but never seen or used it. Any thoughts on this if that's the case? From the little I know about parallax I would not get it as I like to be able to quickly 'point and shoot' to capitalize on those short encounters. ***
A less important question, as I think I've already decided on a VX-3, has anyone used the VX-3L series or the same style in a different brand (cut out exit lense to hug the barrel, lowering the scope height).
Thanks,
RB
I'm in the market for a VX-3 4.5x14x50 as well as showtimebc who posted earlier but my questions lie with reticles and 'long range' on a scope.
Does anyone have experience with illuminated reticles vs solid black? My initial thoughts are that illuminated would be great on overcast and low light conditions but possibly horrible on bright days with snow? Can you see the illuminated reticles with a bright white background?
Looking through manufacturer websites I can't seem to find out what the difference between a VX-3 4.5x14x50 and a VX-3 4.5x14x50 LONG RANGE is? Pictures show a third dial on the middle of the scope, I'm assuming this is one of the few differences but what does the third dial do? Edit***Oh is the third dial "parallax"? I've heard about parallax but never seen or used it. Any thoughts on this if that's the case? From the little I know about parallax I would not get it as I like to be able to quickly 'point and shoot' to capitalize on those short encounters. ***
A less important question, as I think I've already decided on a VX-3, has anyone used the VX-3L series or the same style in a different brand (cut out exit lense to hug the barrel, lowering the scope height).
Thanks,
RB