Leupold Mark 4 vs Vortex LHT

[Chukwithak]

I currently own a Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22x50 and am considering moving to a Leupold Mark 4.

I hunt big game and we take game as far out as 800 yards. I also hunt pigs, would like to shoot out to 1k yards consistently, and thinking about doing some “for fun” NRL Hunter.

I know there are other brands out there but using military discounts to keep the cost down while in school full time.

I’m considering selling for the Mark 4.5-18 or 6-24. Looking for opinions. The Vortex has been a good scope, just thinking about trying something new.

Also anyone have any input on the Leupold Reticle’s?

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

I own both. Glass is slightly better in the vortex 4-22 but litteraly everything else is better in the MK4HD. Pr3 is a killer reticle as well. Turrets on the vortex are some of the worst out there. That thing lives on a muzzleloader that gets shot like 2 times a year.

 

[wpeach1912]

I use the 4.5-22 on my NRL Hunter rifle that I also hunt with. I like it a lot. The turrets certainly aren’t the best feeling, but they track true. If you’re shooting past 800 a lot, the 6 mil turrets will get annoying. The reticle on the leupold is quite difficult to see at the bottom of the magnification range, but that doesn’t matter if you’re wanting to shoot longer distance frequently. Other drawback is the 5-6oz weight gain over the Vortex. The vortex is certainly more geared towards the hunting market and the Mk4 is definitely more of a shooting optic. Pick whichever fits your usage best.

 

[Chukwithak]

I own both. Glass is slightly better in the vortex 4-22 but litteraly everything else is better in the MK4HD. Pr3 is a killer reticle as well. Turrets on the vortex are some of the worst out there. That thing lives on a muzzleloader that gets shot like 2 times a year.

That’s the one thing that makes me want to move away from the LHT is the Turrets. Otherwise I think it would be perfect at the price point.

 

[1911hombre]

I thought everybody was bitching about the MK4HD turrets.

 

[ironhiide]

I thought everybody was bitching about the MK4HD turrets.

The Mk4's glass usually gets complaints but their turrets are their strong point. Surprisingly, Leupold took the time to improve the turrets from the Mk5's.

 

[CSTactical]

I currently own a Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22x50 and am considering moving to a Leupold Mark 4.

I hunt big game and we take game as far out as 800 yards. I also hunt pigs, would like to shoot out to 1k yards consistently, and thinking about doing some “for fun” NRL Hunter.

I know there are other brands out there but using military discounts to keep the cost down while in school full time.

I’m considering selling for the Mark 4.5-18 or 6-24. Looking for opinions. The Vortex has been a good scope, just thinking about trying something new.

Also anyone have any input on the Leupold Reticle’s?

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