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Q&A for Leupold VX-3 Handgun 2.5-8x33mm Rifle Scope, 1" Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) — 22 Questions & 21 Answers

Name Leupold VX-3 Handgun 2.5-8x33mm Rifle Scope, 1" Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) (4.9)
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Mike, member, from GA, United States, asked on December 04, 2022

What rings and or mount is best for a Smith & Wesson XVR with 8.38” barrel

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 05, 2022

Unfortunately, we do not currently carry a compatible mount for your 460 XVR. I would recommend purchasing the Weigand Machine and Design XVR scope base from their website and using a set of low height TRYBE Optics Advanced Scope Rings (linked below).
https://www.opticsplanet.com/trybe-optics-advanced-scope-rings.html?_iv_tube-diameter=1-in&_iv_ring-height=low

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Kevin, member, from VA, United States, asked on June 16, 2022

Has anyone used this on an M1A scout?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 24, 2022

The Leupold VX-3 Handgun 2.5-8x33mm Rifle Scope has 15" of eye relief. If you plan to mount the scope to the forward scout-style Picatinny rail, measure the approximate distance from where the eyepiece of the scope would be to your eye. You can also use a M1A style scope mount like the SADLAK M1A Scope Mount (linked below) in order to use a non-handgun scope.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/sadlak-m1a-scope-mount.html

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Itch, guest, from GA, United States, asked on April 19, 2022

Do you by chance have this in the silver color? I know Leupold stopped making them in silver, but thought you might have one in stock. Let me know.

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 02, 2022

Unfortunately, we do not currently carry the Leupold VX-3 Handgun 2.5-8x33mm Rifle Scope in silver.

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Mike, member, from WI, United States, asked on April 04, 2022

Anyone know what flip open lens caps work? I know leupold sells some for like 100 each...

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on April 12, 2023

For the Leupold VX-3 Handgun 2.5-8x33mm Rifle Scope you will need Leupold Alumina Flipback Lens Covers Model Numbers 59040 and 59055. We currently do not have model 59055 but the objective lens cover model 59040 can be found at the link below.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-alumina-flipback-covers.html?_iv_objective-lens-diameter=36-mm

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Frank, guest, from FL, United States, asked on March 07, 2022

Would the eye relief work with old model 94 Winchester with top eject action,mounted well fwd of receiver

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 02, 2022

The Leupold VX-3 Handgun 2.5-8x33mm Rifle Scope features 15" of eye relief. If 15" is a suitable amount of eye relief for your specific setup then it should work fine.

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Sam, guest, from NJ, United States, asked on January 31, 2022

Can I use it on my AR15?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 28, 2022

No. The Leupold VX-3 Handgun 2.5-8x33mm Rifle Scope features 15" of eye relief. This would be an issue mounting this to any rifle platform as you would not be able to see/use this scope.

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Frank, guest, from LA, United States, asked on January 01, 2022

Will standard super Redhawk rings work with this scope

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 28, 2022

Yes. As long as the rings are compatible with a 1" tube and have the ability to mount to your pistol/handgun, then they will fit this scope and function as intended.

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Michael, guest, from OH, United States, asked on October 24, 2021

IF mounting this on a henry all weather 45/70 what type of a mounting set up would be best? what eye relief distance am i looking for?

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Answered by Tom B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 27, 2021

This particular handgun scope has 15 inches of eye relief. This will be too long for your rifle. Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com for better options and a secure mounting solution for your Henry.

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WAYNE, member, from AL, United States, asked on July 09, 2021

can you use this scope on a 45-70 lever action as a scout scope

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 25, 2021

Yes, this scope would work for that.

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Andy, member, from OH, United States, asked on June 06, 2021

What scope mount would I need for a 2021 colt anaconda? Also does this scope come in a stainless or silver finish?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 25, 2021

The manufacturer states only that the finish is silver.

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