For Immediate Release January 27, 2005
Contact: Patrick Mundy
(503) 526-1467
[email protected]
Jeff Patterson at
Swanson Russell Associates
(402) 437-6410
[email protected]
News From Leupold®
America's Optics Authority™
New Leupold Mark 4® Long Range/Tactical Front Focal
Riflescope Allows Range Estimating at All Power Settings
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Designed for military and law enforcement professionals,
Leupold's® Mark 4® Long Range/Tactical (LR/T™) riflescope line now includes new
3.5-10x40mm M1 and M3 Front Focal models that allow range estimating at all power settings.
With the reticle in the front focal plane, it expands as magnification is increased. As a
result, range can be estimated at any magnification setting.
"This new Leupold Mark 4 LR/T riflescope has a combination of features that can give
response teams a distinct advantage at extreme distances," said Chris O'Donnell, Leupold's
tactical market leader. "In addition to range estimating capability, it offers superior optics that
deliver edge-to-edge sharpness across the visual field, and bright, clear images out to 1,000 yards.
Low-light capability is outstanding, and dialing in that long-range target is fast, easy and dead-on
with either the M1 or M3 option. Finally, like all Leupold Mark 4 riflescopes, the LR/T Front
Focal can be counted on for repeatable accuracy and rugged, waterproof dependability."
The 3.5-10x40mm LR/T Front Focal riflescope is available with a range estimating Mil
Dot reticle or Leupold's new Tactical Milling Reticle (TMR). Compared to existing Mil Dot
reticles, the TMR is designed to provide increased ranging precision and accuracy.
Other features include Leupold's Index Matched Lens System™. This lens coating
system provides an exceptionally bright and clear sight picture with sharp contrast, even in lowlight
conditions.
In addition, each LR/T Front Focal riflescope model has finger-adjustable, knurled knobs
for windage and elevation. Audible, tactile "clicks" allow precise adjustments. The oversized,
knurled dials are designed for easy gripping and use in various shooting positions, even in wet
conditions. The tall M1 dials have ¼-MOA "click" adjustments, while the bullet drop
compensation marked M3 dials have ½-MOA windage adjustment and 1-MOA elevation
adjustment.
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New Leupold Mark 4® Long Range/Tactical Front Focal
Riflescope Allows Range Estimating at All Power Settings
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Other key features:
• 30mm maintube for increased range of windage and elevation adjustments (65
MOA). The maintube is milled from one piece of 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
for superior strength.
• Turret-mounted focus knob to adjust for parallax for specific ranges from 50 yards to
infinity, without taking eyes off the target.
• Lockable, fast-focus eyepiece. The eyepiece can be securely locked after the reticle
focus is set.
• Riflescope weight: 19.5 ounces (552.8 grams). Riflescope length: 13.5 inches (34.3
centimeters).
• Full tactical matte black finish to maximize concealment potential (even the Leupold
ring, which is typically gold, is matte black).
• Waterproof – each scope is filled with nitrogen and sealed with Leupold's proven
process to keep out moisture.
• Butler Creek™ Flip-Open™ lens covers for protection from dirt and debris – a flip of
the finger opens the lens cover for rapid deployment.
For additional protection of the optic, Leupold offers new water-resistant, nylonlaminated
neoprene Mark 4 scope covers (sold separately).
The Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm LR/T M1 and M3 Front Focal riflescopes are backed
by Leupold's Full Lifetime Guarantee.
For more information, contact a local Leupold dealer or Leupold & Stevens, Inc., P.O.
Box 688, Beaverton, OR 97075-0688; (503) 526-1400 – phone; (503) 352-7621 – fax. Or, go to
www.leupold.com. To locate a Leupold dealer, call (800) 929-4949.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the only prominent American-owned and -operated optics
company, employs more than 600 people in its state-of-the-art Beaverton, Ore., facility where
rugged, dependable, high-performance sports optics have been designed, machined and
assembled since 1907. A fifth-generation, family-owned company, Leupold is the Shooting
Industry Academy of Excellence 2004 Manufacturer of the Year. Leupold products are sold
worldwide to hunters, wildlife observers, competitive shooters, law enforcement officers and
special operations military personnel.
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Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a Charter Supporter of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Foundation.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., P.O. Box 688, Beaverton, OR 97075-0688, U.S.A. (503) 526-1400 Fax: (503) 352-7621
www.leupold.com
Hope this helps!
Jeff in Florida /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
