LongRangeHunting.com


Go Back   LongRangeHunting.com > Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment > Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Home Forums Articles Product Reviews Outdoor News Outdoor Tips Rules & FAQ Shop Cabelas Member Map Register Mark Forums Read

Click to register now Click to register now Click to register now

Reply

Which Leupold scope to buy????

 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-10-2004, 10:15 AM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Livonia, MI
Posts: 108
Which Leupold scope to buy????

I have narrowed it down to 2 scopes. I am looking at a "new in box" Varx III 4.5 X 14 Tactical with Mil-Dot reticle (LEU49208) and the new Mark 4 PR (Precision Rifle) 4.5 X 14 LR (LEU56130). It is going on my 308 for Hi-Power Silhouette Shooting and tactical match shooting. Both scopes have plenty of internal elevation to get me to 1000 yds (I have a Ken Farrel 20 MOA tapered base). Does anyone have any info on the "New" Mark 4 series scopes. The old Vari X III scopes are very nice (current have 3 other Vari X III's) are the Marks 4's better? The Mark 4 does have a 30mm tube and 95 inches of elevation where the 1 inch tube Vari X III has 67. With price not an issue which would be the better choice?

Thanks,

Matt
Reply With Quote

  #2  
Old 03-10-2004, 10:48 AM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Central PA
Posts: 1,313
Re: Which Leupold scope to buy????

neither--I like the new vx 3 Long range -- 4.5-14 x 40 with a 30mm tube and side focus -- has mid size turrets -- bout 590$ from The Optic Zone -- sweet scope, and the next one i will buy to grace my 308.

JB
__________________
Check it Out!!--> Shoot the Smack The Smiley Match...and help AmericanSnipers.org
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-10-2004, 12:01 PM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Central PA
Posts: 1,313
Re: Which Leupold scope to buy????

The turrets i saw looked visible from shooting position. I guess, i'll heve to see one in person before i buy [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

JB
__________________
Check it Out!!--> Shoot the Smack The Smiley Match...and help AmericanSnipers.org
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-10-2004, 01:02 PM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Livonia, MI
Posts: 108
Re: Which Leupold scope to buy????

jb1000br,

That was my only concern from the picture. I will have to check it out in person as well. Although the Mark 4 is only a few dollars more than the on you listed ($15 difference to be exact). If I can get the Mark 4 for that price still I will.

Matt
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-10-2004, 02:10 PM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 243
Re: Which Leupold scope to buy????

The only difference with the old Vari-X III Tacticals and the new Mark 4 is the new Index Matched Lens System. What this so called improved Lens System? I am not sure. From reviews that I have go back from customers on the new Lens System, is that they can not tell the difference in clarity or brightness between the old and new Multicoat 4.
__________________
Jon Jackoviak
The Optic Zone
www.theopticzone.com
info@theopticzone.com

OpticCentral.com - The place for all your optic questions!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-10-2004, 11:06 PM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Livonia, MI
Posts: 108
Re: Which Leupold scope to buy????

jb1000br,

I like the taller turrets. From what I can tell that scope you referenced does not have turrets at all. Just low dials that you can not read from behind the gun. Or maybe the picture I saw was wrong for that scope. I want to be able to read the turrets from behind the rifle in my shooting position (prone).

Matt
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes


outside-hub1


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:27 PM.


Powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0
Content Management Powered by vBadvanced CMPS
All content ©2007 LenBackus.net, LLC
Ad Management by RedTyger