Or just buy one of the new ones? Every Time I bid on one of the old ones I lose, just can't see paying more than the new one sells for.
Should I pay more for a used Leupold 3-9x33mm EFR
- Thread starter RogerV53
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I have Leupold rimfire scopes on my CZ rifles. They are good. They are not worth paying extra for, by all means. There are many companies making good scopes out there. Buy, what YOU want. Tell the fanboys, and girls, to GTH!
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If you can find one at a reasonable price, I say yes. They function well and are extremely light. Plus you can not beat Leupold's customer service or guarantee. I bought one off of a member here and got perfect scope way cheaper than what they are going for on fleabay.
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Lost again the one I just bid on went for US $411.88, there is now way I wont one that bad. Looks like I'll just order the new model and hope it's as good as the original.
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I'd love to hear how you make out. The EFR is the very scope I'm looking for as well. Personally I am a little leary of purchasing anything off eBay with all the Chinese fake goods you can end up with.
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I'll let you know how it works out, I've had a few Leupold's should be able to tell it same old quality is there. Your right about fleabay I hate going that route.
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I would have put up a WTB ad, I have seen a couple of them sell recently for $225 in excellent condition. One VX-2 and one VX Freedom.
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I mounted the little Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x33 on my FWB 300S great fit for this gun for my needs, I can get to the loading port without fighting the scope. Although I would not recommend any 9 power scope for benchrest competition for my needs 25 yards backyard bench shooting I can clearly see the 1/4 in dots on the target.
The scope
Very clear not much better than my Nikon EFR 3-9 if any
Fine duplex reticle could be finer but not bad, better for target work than my Nikon EFR dot. Great for hunting
Turret click adjustment very touchy the clicks are very close you need to pay attention when making adjustments, could be a lot better.
Low light condition outstanding like Leupold says "See more in less light with Twilight Light Management System" whatever they did it works.
AO adjustment a little tight but this is not a target scope, I like it the way it is. Another thing the AO ring turing does not affect scope caps not attached to the front bell.
Can you buy a better scope for $300.00 maybe, I've never had to sent a Leupold back for repair, I have sent other brands in this price range back. I have learned not to buy the scopes you hear about all the time with great customer service, don't want service. I had much rather pay for a scope that won't let me down in the time of need.
Bottom line I think the new EFR is is just as good as the old model and a bit brighter.
The scope
Very clear not much better than my Nikon EFR 3-9 if any
Fine duplex reticle could be finer but not bad, better for target work than my Nikon EFR dot. Great for hunting
Turret click adjustment very touchy the clicks are very close you need to pay attention when making adjustments, could be a lot better.
Low light condition outstanding like Leupold says "See more in less light with Twilight Light Management System" whatever they did it works.
AO adjustment a little tight but this is not a target scope, I like it the way it is. Another thing the AO ring turing does not affect scope caps not attached to the front bell.
Can you buy a better scope for $300.00 maybe, I've never had to sent a Leupold back for repair, I have sent other brands in this price range back. I have learned not to buy the scopes you hear about all the time with great customer service, don't want service. I had much rather pay for a scope that won't let me down in the time of need.
Bottom line I think the new EFR is is just as good as the old model and a bit brighter.
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I personally would never pay $400+ for a used scope, especially from EBay, considering all the counterfeits floating around out there. Most things I buy online I expect to be new, and sold by someone with a solid and/or verifiable reputation, and the more local the better.
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