AJ Peacock
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Not on either of mine, they aren't 'hard' to turn, but do take a positive grip. If I ever accidently knock/drag one out of adjustment I'll be surprised.
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Not on either of mine, they aren't 'hard' to turn, but do take a positive grip. If I ever accidently knock/drag one out of adjustment I'll be surprised.
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Sharpstick
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Bingo! I switched from M1 to standard target turrets (actually turret, I don't dial wind) and never looked back. I'm guessing you will be happy with them. I beat the ^&%$ out of my gear chasing animals all over the west, lending my gun to clients, sitting in the rain, knocking around in scabbords, etc, etc. It's not woodchuck hunting ;^) ...but still pretty tough on stuff.
fireroad
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Sharpstick - That's the straight answer I was looking for....thanks! I just emailed him and said I'll take the scope.
Hi,
I have used loopy for 20 years now.... I'm don't have the title of expert of some people here..... but I hunt around the world (north america, europe, africa).
If I use leupold products a lot I have some german riflescopes because few months ago quality optic in term of clarity was german.... In term of reliability never a loopy left me... Okay, I don't use them like Hammer to nail but in very hard environment or hunting abuse... I never had a problem...
Nightforce scopes are maybe stronger than leupold but always overpriced for the optic quality !!!!
I have read on forum from "experts" many craps.... I think they are Nightforce dealers or they haven't looked through a loopy since many months because even last Leupold V-III was sharper than NF. So with new VX-3.... no question, no comparaison.....
Look through a new Leupold VX - 3 (and I don't speak about VX-7 even in europe gunswriter are astonishing) and I can tell you only one thing.... they match with european product in term of optic clarity. last but not the least, leupold custom shop is the best of the place and you can choose M1 or target adjustements so from my point of view go with a loopy.
see you. ty
I have used loopy for 20 years now.... I'm don't have the title of expert of some people here..... but I hunt around the world (north america, europe, africa).
If I use leupold products a lot I have some german riflescopes because few months ago quality optic in term of clarity was german.... In term of reliability never a loopy left me... Okay, I don't use them like Hammer to nail but in very hard environment or hunting abuse... I never had a problem...
Nightforce scopes are maybe stronger than leupold but always overpriced for the optic quality !!!!
I have read on forum from "experts" many craps.... I think they are Nightforce dealers or they haven't looked through a loopy since many months because even last Leupold V-III was sharper than NF. So with new VX-3.... no question, no comparaison.....
Look through a new Leupold VX - 3 (and I don't speak about VX-7 even in europe gunswriter are astonishing) and I can tell you only one thing.... they match with european product in term of optic clarity. last but not the least, leupold custom shop is the best of the place and you can choose M1 or target adjustements so from my point of view go with a loopy.
see you. ty
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Clark
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I own a dozen Leupolds and no NF.
Every time I pick up an NF and look through it, it seems very heavy.
That would be no deal breaker for varmints, but for big game, it typically costs me $10/ounce to make things lighter.
No way can I carry an NF all day.
I have VXIII and MK1V and the big turrets are not a problem for me.
Every time I pick up an NF and look through it, it seems very heavy.
That would be no deal breaker for varmints, but for big game, it typically costs me $10/ounce to make things lighter.
No way can I carry an NF all day.
I have VXIII and MK1V and the big turrets are not a problem for me.
fireroad
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My new (to me) Mark 4 should be here any day now. I appreciate everyones input on the matter.
Mikecr
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Clark brings up a good point,, weight.
I have & like NF scopes, but they add ~a pound of wasted weight.
Their eyepiece rotates on power changes, which mungs up flip-up cover operation/bolt turning.
Speaking of which, NF puts a bungee scope cover in the box(which is poor in every respect),
so people generally use Butler flip-ups. And, NF optics are pretty much the same as Leupold(medium quality). But they offer great reticles. That's their hook.
With a Mk4, you can use the superior Alumina flip-ups. These scope are equal in accuracy and optics to NF, but lighter, and the eypiece extends without turning(as it should). Nearly same price... Get a reticle or other changes through the custom shop...
The Mk4 wins -overall.
If Leupold would offer it with better glass(as an option), there would not be 'better' anywhere.
I have & like NF scopes, but they add ~a pound of wasted weight.
Their eyepiece rotates on power changes, which mungs up flip-up cover operation/bolt turning.
Speaking of which, NF puts a bungee scope cover in the box(which is poor in every respect),
so people generally use Butler flip-ups. And, NF optics are pretty much the same as Leupold(medium quality). But they offer great reticles. That's their hook.
With a Mk4, you can use the superior Alumina flip-ups. These scope are equal in accuracy and optics to NF, but lighter, and the eypiece extends without turning(as it should). Nearly same price... Get a reticle or other changes through the custom shop...
The Mk4 wins -overall.
If Leupold would offer it with better glass(as an option), there would not be 'better' anywhere.
