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Scope failed tall target test....🤬
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<blockquote data-quote="MS660Magnum" data-source="post: 1926833" data-attributes="member: 114655"><p>I had to create a profile so that I could tag onto this.</p><p></p><p>How did you level your scope when you mounted it?</p><p></p><p>Here's why ask: I have a VX-6HD 3-18x44, and I mounted it by placing a bubble level on top (Wheeler Pro mounting kit), and leveling the TURRET, as opposed to using a plumb line and leveling the RETICLE. I was quickly miffed, however, when I found out the flashy level didn't work. Further investigation revealed that plumb on the reticle vs the turret/body of the scope was about 3-4° different. If I level the reticle the illuminated flasher stops, but the scope's canted. If I level the scope tube, the reticle is canted. My scope passes a 35moa tall target test with flying colors, indicating that it's the TURRET and erectors that need to be plumb, at least if you're dialing the shot. The reticle in mine is just canted, meaning that the fancy flashing level is useless since it's aligned with the crooked reticle.</p><p></p><p>For what it's worth, I complained and sent it back to Leupold. The held onto it for a few months, and then sent it back untouched and without comment. I guess 3-4° is good enough for them, tall-target be damned.</p><p></p><p>Still like the scope though; image quality is fantastic, and I've fired my .308win to 1200yds with it. I was just disappointed in their "top of the line" effort and their customer service.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MS660Magnum, post: 1926833, member: 114655"] I had to create a profile so that I could tag onto this. How did you level your scope when you mounted it? Here’s why ask: I have a VX-6HD 3-18x44, and I mounted it by placing a bubble level on top (Wheeler Pro mounting kit), and leveling the TURRET, as opposed to using a plumb line and leveling the RETICLE. I was quickly miffed, however, when I found out the flashy level didn’t work. Further investigation revealed that plumb on the reticle vs the turret/body of the scope was about 3-4° different. If I level the reticle the illuminated flasher stops, but the scope’s canted. If I level the scope tube, the reticle is canted. My scope passes a 35moa tall target test with flying colors, indicating that it’s the TURRET and erectors that need to be plumb, at least if you’re dialing the shot. The reticle in mine is just canted, meaning that the fancy flashing level is useless since it’s aligned with the crooked reticle. For what it’s worth, I complained and sent it back to Leupold. The held onto it for a few months, and then sent it back untouched and without comment. I guess 3-4° is good enough for them, tall-target be damned. Still like the scope though; image quality is fantastic, and I’ve fired my .308win to 1200yds with it. I was just disappointed in their “top of the line” effort and their customer service. [/QUOTE]
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