No surprise there, Leupold is convinced hefty up charges for illumination is what the market wants. Been doing it for years now even though every other major mfr has done the opposite.
It's 2.5-10. I'm sure Leupold will keep the reticle a premium only option in the MK5 for at least a year.
The black 2-10 illum cmr-mil part number 179707 is in stock at various vendors. Just got one ordered for 2049 shipped.
I’ve got one mounted but haven’t shot it yet. Really like the reticle and it’s DL bright. It’s like a red dot at 2x.
If I get time in the next day or two I’ll try to take pics. I love the reticle, and can’t think of any ways I’d improve it honestly. I’ve got it on a 14.5” block ii, and I think it would be good on a mk12 type rifle as well. To me it’s a dmr or hunting optic that will do great in those roles out to 900-1k. Obviously it’s not a thin f class optic meant for shooting tiny groups at 1k.
Yeah I’ve been waiting pretty hard on this one. It’s the only game in town as it sits before the ZCO.
