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Going Scope Crazy!!! ....err
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<blockquote data-quote="SBruce" data-source="post: 479083" data-attributes="member: 21068"><p>I've seen the same thing with Leup's Varmint Hunters reticle.</p><p> </p><p>First off, they don't advertise what the subtension (spacing) between marks really truly is on all models/powers. </p><p> </p><p>Hell, I even called customer service and requested this info (on a specific model at max power) before I bought a $1700 VX-7 with said reticle........I got "it's a relative thing, dial the power to match your real drops" response..............Umh?</p><p> </p><p>Well, that's ok (I said to self), bought the scope anyway and first thing; set up a target with inch grids at exactly 100 yds, and veiwed through max power (14 on this model)</p><p> </p><p>I quickly determined that spacing between lines was:</p><p> </p><p>Main crosshair and Line 1 = approx. 1.8 IPHY</p><p>Main to Line 2 = approx 4.5 IPHY</p><p>Main to Line 3 = approx 7.5 IPHY</p><p>Main to Line 4 + approx 10 IPHY </p><p> </p><p>I did windage marks too, but that's a different story.</p><p> </p><p>Theoretically, that reticle (on 14X) will work for at least 3 different rifles I have, based on ballistic reticle analysis on NF program when sighted in at approx 300 yds (real life drops are very close out to about 600 yds).</p><p> </p><p>I guess my point is, the guys that designed this reticle know way more about shooting than the people that answer the phone or print the diagrams at Leupold..........Still, so far I am very happy with the scope, but I dont believe I would've ever had this issue with some other brands.</p><p> </p><p>IMO, Leupold is behind the times on their BDC reticles just as they are on offering a MOA or IPHY reticle (which Nightforce and others have had for many years)..............But, the Customer Care package on VX7's is pretty cool, and they are <u>made in America and stand up to their warranty.</u> </p><p> </p><p>Pick our battles I guess?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SBruce, post: 479083, member: 21068"] I've seen the same thing with Leup's Varmint Hunters reticle. First off, they don't advertise what the subtension (spacing) between marks really truly is on all models/powers. Hell, I even called customer service and requested this info (on a specific model at max power) before I bought a $1700 VX-7 with said reticle........I got "it's a relative thing, dial the power to match your real drops" response..............Umh? Well, that's ok (I said to self), bought the scope anyway and first thing; set up a target with inch grids at exactly 100 yds, and veiwed through max power (14 on this model) I quickly determined that spacing between lines was: Main crosshair and Line 1 = approx. 1.8 IPHY Main to Line 2 = approx 4.5 IPHY Main to Line 3 = approx 7.5 IPHY Main to Line 4 + approx 10 IPHY I did windage marks too, but that's a different story. Theoretically, that reticle (on 14X) will work for at least 3 different rifles I have, based on ballistic reticle analysis on NF program when sighted in at approx 300 yds (real life drops are very close out to about 600 yds). I guess my point is, the guys that designed this reticle know way more about shooting than the people that answer the phone or print the diagrams at Leupold..........Still, so far I am very happy with the scope, but I dont believe I would've ever had this issue with some other brands. IMO, Leupold is behind the times on their BDC reticles just as they are on offering a MOA or IPHY reticle (which Nightforce and others have had for many years)..............But, the Customer Care package on VX7's is pretty cool, and they are [U]made in America and stand up to their warranty.[/U] Pick our battles I guess? [/QUOTE]
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