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Leupold Mk4 4.5-14x50 LR/t VS Viper PST
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 698974" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>Optically, the Leupold Mk4 is a better scope. By comparison, Vortex Vipers have higher glare and lower contrast. For deer hunting, where contrast is important, you should use the Mk4. For target shooting, contrast doesn't matter much. </p><p></p><p>FFP and zero stop are features that you can do without. I look at it this way. Your caliber runs out of energy for deer size game at about 500-600 yds. If you zero at 200 yds, your point blank range goes out to at least 250 yds. That's likely to be the max range for a quick shot. You can make that shot in an instant at almost any magnification. </p><p></p><p>If your target is further away, and you have enough time to range it, then you probably also have enough time to adjust the power ring to the calibrated value for your SFP mildot reticle. </p><p></p><p>Your max elevation adjustment at 600 yds probably doesn't exceed 12 MOA, so you're likely to always be within one rotation of your zero setting. What's the need for a zero stop?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 698974, member: 34084"] Optically, the Leupold Mk4 is a better scope. By comparison, Vortex Vipers have higher glare and lower contrast. For deer hunting, where contrast is important, you should use the Mk4. For target shooting, contrast doesn't matter much. FFP and zero stop are features that you can do without. I look at it this way. Your caliber runs out of energy for deer size game at about 500-600 yds. If you zero at 200 yds, your point blank range goes out to at least 250 yds. That's likely to be the max range for a quick shot. You can make that shot in an instant at almost any magnification. If your target is further away, and you have enough time to range it, then you probably also have enough time to adjust the power ring to the calibrated value for your SFP mildot reticle. Your max elevation adjustment at 600 yds probably doesn't exceed 12 MOA, so you're likely to always be within one rotation of your zero setting. What's the need for a zero stop? [/QUOTE]
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