Leupold M1 vs M3 knobs on Mark IV

[500grains]

I have heard some passing comment on the M3 knobs being more desirable than M1 knobs on a Leupold Mark IV tactical scope. Can someone give me an explanation why? Thanks!

scope with M1 knobs

 

[Willys46]

I preferr the M1 due to the adjustments. M1's are 1/4moa elevation and M3's are 1/2 moa windage and 1 moa elevation.

I would rather have 1/4 moa personaly. take 800 yards 2 inch adjustment or 8 inches per click?
M2's are 1/2 moa on both the wind and elevation with the low profile of the M3's

I will say the lower profile of the M3 would be nice.

Willys46

 

[500grains]

Thanks!

 

[CS T]

The M3 are more desirable if you want to get from 100yds to 1k really fast, counter sniping, and in some aspect hunting. If you were not interested in getting a pinpoint accuracy but more so a hit with in MOA then the M3 would be a good way to go.

I use an M3 on a lightweight setup.

Mike @ CSGW