Great scope with slight modification - Leupold VX-6 7-42x56mm Rifle Scope, 34 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

I wanted a high zoom do-all scope that would serve well for intermediate load development, act as a spotter, and get me out to at least 1000yds. I struggled with choosing this versus the lower powered Mark 5, as this had the top end zoom, the reticle I preferred, and more common tube size for mounts and accessories. I was afraid the turrets on the VX-6 would be a let-down when it came to dialing, and they absolutely were. I loved everything else about the image color, contrast, resolution, and brightness, and the other adjustments were great. To me, the turrets felt spongy, with a slight amount of backlash, click spacing too close, and the turret marking on the elevation was difficult to line up with the witness mark on the body in a hurry. I had not used the CDS option in the past, but I didn't like the idea of making a load specific turret, as bullet and powder availability change, new products are introduced, and even a proven load can track differently in weather. Then I learned that Leupold will send you a tall target turret marked in MOA in place of your CDS option for nothing! It transformed my scope into exactly what I wanted. The new turret fits and blends to the scope body perfectly, is far easier to read and grip, and improves the click feel by a factor of ten. Unfortunately they don't offer a windage option, but since that's usually just a matter of holding, I am now thrilled with the scope. It does everything I want, and tracks well. I wish the generic tall turret would have been better advertised. It took a lot of internet research and a call to Leupold to figure out that it was an option, but totally worth it in the end. I hope this helps someone else, especially if you're on the fence as I was.