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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884898
06/14/23 11:37 PM
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Think I own a dozen and one Burris and one Minox. Two go back to the days they were called Gold Ring. Never had but one problem and it was a LPS in 98, which they quickly discontinued and offered owners any Leupold scope they wanted as a warranty claim.

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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884906
06/14/23 11:46 PM
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I have more Burris's
But the Leopold on my .375 H&H is Awesome


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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884913
06/14/23 11:58 PM
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I supplement a living shooting, I tried Arkin when they first hit the market and now I have 6. I have Burris, Leopold, Swarovski . Arkin is s really nice scope.
They have all the bells and whistles.

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884928
06/15/23 01:11 AM
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Yep , Leupold fan here


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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884929
06/15/23 01:26 AM
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I have never had a Leopold fog up. I did have one completely fall apart inside once. I called Leupold they had me send it to them. They replaced it in just a few days, no cost, no questions. That scope was on a 375H&H and had several years of hard field use.


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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884932
06/15/23 02:38 AM
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Anything quality in a 30mm tube


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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7884995
06/15/23 07:22 AM
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I had a chance to use the life time warranty on a pair of glasses that had a lot of rugged use and clearly had taken a good deal of abuse. Got a brand new updated pair at no charge. Several scopes also and rangefinder without any problems. But to answer your question, I have no idea if they do the very high end stuff that you have on that great looking set-up.

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885006
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have gold ring rimfire scope that I bought new in the early '80's, still good as new.
I'd bet most of the scope companies around today weren't even in business back then.

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885009
06/15/23 07:47 AM
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Only leupolds I have are binocs. I have reservations on spending more on the scope than the guns they will be attached to.

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885017
06/15/23 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolfdog91
Originally Posted by trapperkeck
I have no idea why you would avoid Leupold. They have had some of the best glass, for the money, for decades. I own several and have never had to test the lifetime warranty.

Couple of reasons but for what I'm doing right now they seem they would be a good place to go , forgot to add , also interested in older models that may not be produced anymore but can still be found on the used market possibly


If you find an older scope in the 3 series you definately could get what you want—- Vari 3 or VX3. Not sure if that series is still available or not. I thought they made some changes in recent years and eliminated some models. You use to be able to get them basically configured however you wanted—-regular dials or turrets, fixed objective or adjustable and with a wide selection of reticle. Over the years I bought a couple on sale without turrets and if you sent them in to customer service they’d have them replaced with turrets. I’m fairly sure mils were available but mine are in moa but with everything you listed. If the three series isn’t still available you might look at Mark series; it should have mil dot and turret setup but not sure on the AO. But I’m guessing anything new that fits your request is pushing $1k.

Just my own preference but Luppy glass isn’t the clearest in my eyes. However if you talk to scope folks you’ll find glass becomes a real personal and subjective thing. One thing I have never had issue with is the ability of the turrets go out you where you want to go and then return back to zero

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885038
06/15/23 08:28 AM
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I just put a 4x12x50 CDS from Leupold on a 308. I was extremely skeptical as nothing ever works as it should for me. BUT, when I put the custom dial on and got to playing, it was dead on! 3-500 yds all you have to do is turn the dial to the number. I will play at even longer ranges shortly. No more counting clicks, holdover or cheat card taped to the side. Plain old single crosshair, put it on and send it. If I had it to do over, the only thing I would do is get stronger objective maybe.


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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885046
06/15/23 08:33 AM
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@bigblqckbirds gotta agree on the glass . Once you look though something like a ziess or on if the new march's shocked Lord have mercy! But their waaaayyy too rich for my blood. But man if we're talking 1k.....IDK.... I'll check out the model you suggested, thanks smile

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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885115
06/15/23 10:05 AM
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I just did a quick look at them online. Looks like yiu can get new for cheaper than my guess. Still pricey though.

Didnt do in depth reading on the current models in their catalogue but appears the front adjustable ring is replaced by a side focus knob. Obviously I haven’t bought one lately lol

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885149
06/15/23 11:45 AM
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Leupold all the way here. No need to go look for problems


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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885175
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Why would anyone have a reservation about the cost of a scope vs the rifle? If you can’t see what you wish to shoot, what good is the rifle. It your scope is not dependably accurate, the rifle is worthless. If you lack confidence in your rifle or scope, you will probably miss.

Just my opinion. Same goes for binocs. They must be as good as your scope. Both need to be good. Same goes for your trigger.

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885187
06/15/23 01:26 PM
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Ya better buy a vortex... grin


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Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885190
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I got a Leupold for my 50th birthday and put it on a new rifle. To say I was impressed is an understatement. I’d had “good” scopes in the past but nothing like this. Low light was no longer low light. In fact, you better keep an eye on the time to verify its legal shooting hours because that scope could get you in trouble.
I will say this too, I bought a Vortex (low to midrange $$$) for CJ’s .243 and some folks that wanted to shoot it have all switched to Vortex now, lol. With todays advancements I think most of your brand names put out quality glass, Leupold just set the bar a lot earlier than most.

Re: Leupold people [Re: charles] #7885248
06/15/23 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by charles
Why would anyone have a reservation about the cost of a scope vs the rifle? If you can’t see what you wish to shoot, what good is the rifle. It your scope is not dependably accurate, the rifle is worthless. If you lack confidence in your rifle or scope, you will probably miss.

Just my opinion. Same goes for binocs. They must be as good as your scope. Both need to be good. Same goes for your trigger.

Most shots are sub 100 yards. Not sure I've actually shot at an animal past 75.

Re: Leupold people [Re: Wolfdog91] #7885265
06/15/23 03:04 PM
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After sunset and before sunrise is when your good glass and larger objective lens pays dividends...scope or binocs. My hunting rifle has Leupold gold ring x50 and my bino is minox x56. The difference compared to lower end x40 or less is huge.


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