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Create a channel Learn moreNo way this is a feature. I remember one time the bushnell lrhs scopes had this same issue and the entire hide threw a fit. Bushnell got them fixed.I apologize if this has been asked, I scanned the thread and didn't see it being addressed. Just got a MK4HD, is it a feature or a defect that the indicator on the dial lines up with left side of the line on the scope body. Curious what others look like. If it's supposed to be like that I'll learn to live with it but it is really messing with my OCD.View attachment 8488627
I apologize if this has been asked, I scanned the thread and didn't see it being addressed. Just got a MK4HD, is it a feature or a defect that the indicator on the dial lines up with left side of the line on the scope body. Curious what others look like. If it's supposed to be like that I'll learn to live with it but it is really messing with my OCD.View attachment 8488627
Yeah, so far I'm not very impressed. Hopefully the glass makes up for it but I gotta say, that's very disappointing for a $1500 optic. It's replacing an Arken, and the Arken is better in every way when it comes to the turret feel and marking. Which should be a ridiculous statement but it's true.This is just poor design, and sadly, probably normal for the model. They missed a couple/few things IMO, like the zero indicator line being relatively big and 3x as thick as the short itty bitty .1mil lines, and the 2 set screws used to secure the turrets are really small too, so they kind of make any turret play/slop seem worse.
Maybe not ideal, but certainly an option is to order a custom turret label from someone like IDTS Dryfire or similar and just place it where you need it. You may prefer their label anyways to the factory read/font.Yeah, so far I'm not very impressed. Hopefully the glass makes up for it but I gotta say, that's very disappointing for a $1500 optic. It's replacing an Arken, and the Arken is better in every way when it comes to the turret feel and marking. Which should be a ridiculous statement but it's true.
I contacted Leupold, I'm curious what they will say. In all reality it could be fixed simply by laser engraving the markings on the dial 0.05 mils counter clockwise. The giant line on the scope body just is what it is.
I'll keep that in mind, certainly an option. Hopefully Leupold takes care of it.Maybe not ideal, but certainly an option is to order a custom turret label from someone like IDTS Dryfire or similar and just place it where you need it. You may prefer their label anyways to the factory read/font.
Yeah, so far I'm not very impressed. Hopefully the glass makes up for it but I gotta say, that's very disappointing for a $1500 optic. It's replacing an Arken, and the Arken is better in every way when it comes to the turret feel and marking. Which should be a ridiculous statement but it's true.
I contacted Leupold, I'm curious what they will say. In all reality it could be fixed simply by laser engraving the markings on the dial 0.05 mils counter clockwise. The giant line on the scope body just is what it is.
Looks like the lines on the turret simply hold left edge of the line on the body.I apologize if this has been asked, I scanned the thread and didn't see it being addressed. Just got a MK4HD, is it a feature or a defect that the indicator on the dial lines up with left side of the line on the scope body. Curious what others look like. If it's supposed to be like that I'll learn to live with it but it is really messing with my OCD.View attachment 8488627
Not what I would like to do to a new optic but I won't rule it out!I took a small file on both of mine and opened up the slot that the detent fits in until the turret lined up. I can get pictures tomorrow.
I took a small file on both of mine and opened up the slot that the detent fits in until the turret lined up. I can get pictures tomorrow.
Does it add to slop or is there enough engagement that that is a non issue?Just a little material removed in the direction the turret needs to go.View attachment 8489801
It adds some slop but not enough for me to care. The misalignment bothered me more.
Mines blue! Lol...and IDK if it means anything, but my first one's inner turret was plain silver, not fancy red... weird.
(I haven't checked out my new one yet.)
Same magnification models and not MOA vs. MIL?...and IDK if it means anything, but my first one's inner turret was plain silver, not fancy red... weird.
(I haven't checked out my new one yet.)
Mine are MRAD 8-32x56.Same magnification models and not MOA vs. MIL?
They did a drop test over on Rokslide...was not impressive results.Any one do a tracking test on one of these yet?
They did a drop test over on Rokslide...was not impressive results.
They did a drop test over on Rokslide...was not impressive results.
I want to like those drop tests but I've determined they're basically a shit show. I don't think they prove anything and are very dependent on the shooter AND nothing else on the rifle system being at fault after being dropped. Truthfully, I wouldn't expect any scope to hold zero after being dropped from 3' and landing smack dab on the elevation turret like what 9 times? I certainly wouldn't trust it and would feel very lucky if that rifle was still zeroed.The drop test where it was sliding in the rings for their flawed test and when the dumbass finally figured that out and tightened the rings it was fine? That drop test?
I love my 2.5x10’s!! Only thing that would take the cake for me is if it maxed out at 12x instead of 10.The 2.5-10x42 is just about the perfect hunting scope for me. I really like both of mine.
Yeah the MK5 at 2.5-12.5 would be appealing or they could have gotten cute at 2.8-14, but what do I know, I'm always told my ideas won't sell to the masses!I love my 2.5x10’s!! Only thing that would take the cake for me is if it maxed out at 12x instead of 10.
Supposedly that “operator” over there was AF reserve HSLD. Someone went off on a rant on another forum about him.There comes a point where the whole torture test/drop test/ice test/etc nonsense just becomes dumb. There’s a lot of fake ass self declared “operators” out there.
2-3 paragraphs into dude’s post with him bragging about having never put a patch through his rifle I could guess I wasn’t going to glean anything useful.
Which model is under 900? I'm hoping I can score a 4.5-18 for under 900 now lolAfter reading all this I’m really curious to see if my turrets line up when it gets here this week but for under 900 new this past week from leupold I couldnt pass that up to give it a try.
With military discount and they gave an additional 10% off the vip price i picked up a 4.5x18 with pr2 reticle. I was just happy something was available for once in the vip program cause everytime I want something it’s sold out.Which model is under 900? I'm hoping I can score a 4.5-18 for under 900 now lol
The first rule of the VIP club is that you don't discuss it.With military discount and they gave an additional 10% off the vip price i picked up a 4.5x18 with pr2 reticle. I was just happy something was available for once in the vip program cause everytime I want something it’s sold out.
Supposedly that “operator” over there was AF reserve HSLD. Someone went off on a rant on another forum about him.
What is HSLD?He runs around with a cloak of anonymity like he’s a secret squirrel.
Someones favorite scope didn't pass the test hahaThe RS drop tests are all noise and no signal. It’s akin to the legacy “load development” methods. Guys are just reading tea leaves and pretending they know something.
If you don’t mind me asking, what versions did you get? I’m tickled by the ffp version but would love to know if the reticle is usable on lowest mag when in the brush with or without illumination? My lease has several spots where I’m limited to 30-50 yards and would love to be able to use it at low mag for more fov in there…The 2.5-10x42 is just about the perfect hunting scope for me. I really like both of mine.
A close friend bought the 2.5-10x42 Illuminated TMR in SFP because he didn't envision using the wind holds on less than 10x.If you don’t mind me asking, what versions did you get? I’m tickled by the ffp version but would love to know if the reticle is usable on lowest mag when in the brush with or without illumination? My lease has several spots where I’m limited to 30-50 yards and would love to be able to use it at low mag for more fov in there…
Thank you!
I have the illuminated TMR FFP 2.5-10x42. It works very nicely on low power. I shoot a little below 10x in the wind a fair bit, so holding for the wind with the reticle below max power is very useful for me.If you don’t mind me asking, what versions did you get? I’m tickled by the ffp version but would love to know if the reticle is usable on lowest mag when in the brush with or without illumination? My lease has several spots where I’m limited to 30-50 yards and would love to be able to use it at low mag for more fov in there…
Thank you!
What conditions are we talking about? Low light? I'm the woods?I have the non-illuminated FFP TMR and to me it is still usable on 2.5 power. My experience with the illuminated version is that it is almost too thick.