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Wore out pair of Leupold 9X25 pocket binoculars in to be refurbished that I bought in 1980. The lenses were scratched ( loned them to friend ) and the hinges were wore out. I had my dealers license back then and I think I paid $180.00 for them. Got an e-mail from Leupold Few days ago to call them. They said that they were going to replace them with a pair of 8x42's and I ask them if they could bump that up to a pair of 10x42's. The gentleman said it was not a problem, I said cool and thank you. Never asked what model they were sending me. I figured they were going to send me a pair of $200.00 field glasses which I would have been more than happy with. Then I thought , wonder if I could up-grade for 2 or 3 hundred bucks, that's all I have to work with. Called them back to see if I could up grade and they said sure. I asked how much and he said another $500.00. I about ****, and said, just what are you sending me ? He said a set of BX4 Pro Guide Gen2 10x42's $600.00 retail. I am ecstatic. Leupold warranty and customer service is the BEST.
 
Like you I purchased many Leupold products back in the 80's & 90's when I had my license. Warranty for any of my products or customers were never an issue. My scopes mostly VariX-III and 9x25 Porro-I.F. binos are still bright & crisp. Burris on the other hand, In that same time period, have not been the best. Scopes that require all the adjustment to bring into alignment, (on target at 100 yds.) are per Burris "within their specs".
 
canguy said:
Like you I purchased many Leupold products back in the 80's & 90's when I had my license. Warranty for any of my products or customers were never an issue. My scopes mostly VariX-III and 9x25 Porro-I.F. binos are still bright & crisp. Burris on the other hand, In that same time period, have not been the best. Scopes that require all the adjustment to bring into alignment, (on target at 100 yds.) are per Burris "within their specs".
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I have Leupolds and Burris. Never have I had a problem with either.

The alignment issue surprises me.
After trueing mounts to bore, then trueing risings to mounts, then lapping or using signature rings, there is rarely more than 5-6 minute either way.
 
canguy said:
Like you I purchased many Leupold products back in the 80's & 90's when I had my license. Warranty for any of my products or customers were never an issue. My scopes mostly VariX-III and 9x25 Porro-I.F. binos are still bright & crisp. Burris on the other hand, In that same time period, have not been the best. Scopes that require all the adjustment to bring into alignment, (on target at 100 yds.) are per Burris "within their specs".
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Ok
 
Ill be honest. The glass in my Vortex Viper PST Gen 1 is just as clear as my Leupold Mark IV HD; to my eye at least. I kinda felt like I paid for a name. :/
 
You can find 6-8 weeks worth of reading on here about Leupold failures, and their fantastic customer service. I experienced my own back when VX2-3 were the rage. So did my Dad, brother and Grandfather.
When an optic is replaced, no questions asked, it kinda makes me think the manufacturer could be aware of an issue.?

It's remarkable how some never have an issue and some have 100% failure rate.
The best cure I found for my woes was 3 other brands that don't have to be repaired, replaced, or even second guessed.
If it works, then it works.👍
 
Phil Rizzo said:
You can find 6-8 weeks worth of reading on here about Leupold failures, and their fantastic customer service. I experienced my own back when VX2-3 were the rage. So did my Dad, brother and Grandfather.
When an optic is replaced, no questions asked, it kinda makes me think the manufacturer could be aware of an issue.?

It's remarkable how some never have an issue and some have 100% failure rate.
The best cure I found for my woes was 3 other brands that don't have to be repaired, replaced, or even second guessed.
If it works, then it works.👍
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What are those 3brands,could you let me know please.
 
With the scopes, specifically, we never had recoil over 7RM…there was no real good reason for the issues with holding zero. Moving the turret usually was one step, then tapping or a shot was required for it to settle in. Then, it didn't seem to stay put.!?
When the half inch groups turned into 1"+ groups or stringing they were taken off and boxed up for a trip to Oregon, for what became an unspoken business transaction.
Seems the later models weren't much different, from reading on here.
Maybe an improvement is in place now.

I did in fact love the glass. My younger eyes could shoot pigs very, very late on bait piles. Sometimes the bold part of the duplex was used to center up.
 
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Phil Rizzo said:
With the scopes, specifically, we never had recoil over 7RM…there was no real good reason for the issues with holding zero. Moving the turret usually was one step, then tapping or a shot was required for it to settle in. Then, it didn't seem to stay put.!?
When the half inch groups turned into 1"+ groups or stringing they were taken off and boxed up for a trip to Oregon, for what became an unspoken business transaction.
Seems the later models weren't much different, from reading on here.
Maybe an improvement is in place now.

I did in fact love the glass. My younger eyes could shoot pigs very, very late on bait piles. Sometimes the bold part of the duplex was used to center up.
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Good One
 

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