Leupold VX-III vs Mark 4 Long Range Scopes

The main difference for me is the availability of the TMR reticle in Mark 4 but not LRT III.
The TMR offers excellent fine crosshairs along with 1/2 mildot hashs allowing fine windage hold off. I always raneg and dial for elevation but wind is so changeable I hold off for wind each shot.
This reticle allows fine repeatable results and I combine it with the Leupold Mark 4 spotter with the same reticle so my spotter can communicate in the same increments.
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The mark 4 has dual erector springs to handle heavy recoil as generated by the .50 bmg. I have 3 vx3's and a couple mark 4's and the mark 4's seem to have an edge in clarity but all are excellent imo.
 
Having used both in 8.5-25 x 50 configuration I would say that the Mark 4 definitely has less edge distortion than the LRT VXIII especially on the highest power setting.
My VXIII was a few years older than the current Mark 4 I have however the Mark 4 appears brighter. Both have good contrast.
The externally adjustable turrets suit my constant dialling as well.
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