Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x32mm Handgun Scope / Scout Scope

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SKU: Leupold-VX-3-Handgun-Scope

I had a hard time deciding from a 4x versus a 2x pistol scope. I mounted the 2x Leupold scope to a 44 magnum Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter. The scope is clear and crisp; I get a much better FOV than I would have with a 4X scope. So far, with about 300 rounds of shooting, I've had no problems with the scope, and along with the Ruger pistol, I have a deadly accurate combo out to 100 yards. My opinion is this Leupold scope is one of the best pistol scopes out there.

Put this scope on an S&W .460 Magnum. Put about 90 rounds through the setup so far with no problems. Zoom works well; light gathering is superb. They sighted in at 25 feet first, then adjusted at 100 yards. No difficulty with elevation or horizontal knobs. Used Burris Signature zee rings. The S&W had built-in Picatinny rail, so no bases. Excellent quality handgun scope.

I mounted this scope on my Remington XP-100, which I use for IHMSA Big Bore Silhouette; the scope has been on this handgun for about four years and has performed flawlessly. The caliber is 7 BR Rem. No problem is taking out 150-meter turkeys and 200-meter rams. Adjustments always the same, no drift. Nice, bright sight picture. Absolute minimum parallax. To squeeze every bit of accracy out of the gun I also mounted an anti-cant device (a bubble level), on this scope. This is one rock-solid scope.

Dynamic scope for a Ruger 44 mag revolver. After sighting at 50 yards with excellent results, I moved to 100 yards and was highly pleased with the result. A deer doesn't stand a chance at that distance. Very clear scope as to be expected from a Leupold. Don't waste your hard-earned money on any other content if fitted to a large Cal. revolver. The crosshairs don't move! The scope is solid and never needed to be re-tightened once mounted. If wondering, sighted with hunting round, Remington 275 grain H/P. Have fun shooting with this scope!

I bought this scope for a Contender barrel used for varmint hunting. The finish and optics surpass others I have used. This scope is exceptionally lightweight owing to the compact size. While sighting-in, the adjustments were precise, allowing for quick zero. The eye relief is good for my reach (sleeve length = 34"). I find the 4x scope is suitable for steadied shooting which is what I am doing. I prefer and use a 2x scope on other Contender barrels for other tasks where I don't necessarily use a rest. Note that a good quality set of rings is required to ensure a firm grip on the scope because of the sharp recoil of a pistol compared to the recoil of an average rifle. I noticed no notable shortcomings with this scope.

First of all, I love Leupold scopes, and there are many good reasons. This handgun scope was on my "get this soon" list for quite a while. It's super accurate on my 6" SW686. I was able to hit a golf ball from a rest at 50 yards after about 100 shots zeroing and getting the feel of it. Use lower power and keep both eyes open. If you are looking for a hunting/target scope, this is a great choice.

I bought this Leupold handgun scope to use on my S&W 460 XVR Magnum. I used it to hunt in South Africa taking 2 cape buffalo, crocodile, southern roan, gemsbok, red duiker and a giraffe.It worked well to acquire the target to get the first shots. However, my follow up shot on the cape buffalo had to be point and shoot method as I could not reacquire the target quickly. Fortunately, the first shot was fatal. The first shot was at 88 yards, and the point and shoot second shot broke his right rear leg. I would not want to have to shoot a charging buffalo at close range. The eye relief is an issue for this hunter. I shot many times at the range before I left, but we all know it's just not the same condition. The scope stood up very well to the battering it took from Buffalo Bore 300 grain mono metal bullets. The recoil was significant but manageable.

I bought this Leupold handgun scope to use on my S&W 460 XVR Magnum. I used it to hunt in South Africa taking 2 cape buffalo, crocodile, southern roan, gemsbok, red duiker and a giraffe.It worked well to acquire the target to get the first shots. However, my follow up shot on the cape buffalo had to be point and shoot method as I could not reacquire the target quickly. Fortunately, the first shot was fatal. The first shot was at 88 yards, and the point and shoot second shot broke his right rear leg. I would not want to have to shoot a charging buffalo at close range. The eye relief is an issue for this hunter. I shot many times at the range before I left, but we all know it's just not the same condition. The scope stood up very well to the battering it took from Buffalo Bore 300 grain mono metal bullets. The recoil was significant but manageable.

I went back and forth between the Leupold VX 3 handgun scope and the 4x scope. Eye relief on this scope is 15". Eye relief on the 4x is 18" inches. I mounted it with Leupold super high Mark 4 1" steel rings on an S&W Model 41. Note the scope is too short of using the Leupold uni-mount with the rings already on the base. Some reviews did not like the eye relief. I had no problem with it, and frankly, the 18-inch eye relief would have been a bit long for my application. More expensive than many, but you get Leupold quality and the ability to use 2.5x to 8x depending on your situation. Well worth the extra even if you only use the 8x for scanning. I noticed very little change, if any, in eye relief between the 2.5 power and the 8x power. Frankly, I paid a couple of dollars more ordering from Brownell's but was concerned about "knock off" units, and I knew Brownell's would have the real deal.

This scope is of superior quality and performance. On my super Redhawk 7.5 inches barrel, it fits perfectly and looks terrific. I possess the Weigand scope bracket to the 44 mags super Redhawk. I'd have to say Leopold did nicely in building this scope. It's a bit less than 10 inches in length. I desired the best for me out in the forests revolver, and that is surely it for me. The field of view changes because it's a variable magnification scope. It extends from 2.5X up to 8X. It's quite easy to look through and get a quick view image due to the large diameter lenses. The 24 K gold ring and medallion are a nice touch for each of you gold bugs there. The coat on the Matt Black version reminds me of a diamond ion bond coating that resists scratches. It could be a bit large for really short revolvers and pistols. Leopold also makes shorter ones too. I enjoy that it adds weight to my 44 magnum helping reduce muzzle flip. You get what you pay for with this scope. Truly awesome and professional.