The adjustments on my MK4 scopes are not mushy at all. Audible and precise. Dont know about the M3A though... M3 turrets are quite small, I must agree with that. Not practical with gloves.
- The requirements for the scope on the M24 was to hit a human target at various range. This is not a benchrest rig, no need for 1" repeatable shots. One full MOA and 1/2 MOA is more than enough to hit a torso at 800y.
- It makes sense that it is calibrated for the military issued ammo. Snipers can use machine gun 150gr ball ammo if match ammo is depleted, but will need to adjust to the round
- Scopes can be easily repaired/replaced, and in good supply.
There is no need for 1/4" or even 1/8" clicks with a mil-dot reticle anyway. You evaluate target distance, you dope and holdover/under. Thats it. No need for fancy stuff.
Its easy to figure out why Leupold got the contract. The M3A passed the tests, and was approved. You just hope it will do its job on the field. I dont think the M3A/MK4 was such a disapointment. And I dont think a well trained sniper with a M24 will miss a target because of the scope.
- The requirements for the scope on the M24 was to hit a human target at various range. This is not a benchrest rig, no need for 1" repeatable shots. One full MOA and 1/2 MOA is more than enough to hit a torso at 800y.
- It makes sense that it is calibrated for the military issued ammo. Snipers can use machine gun 150gr ball ammo if match ammo is depleted, but will need to adjust to the round
- Scopes can be easily repaired/replaced, and in good supply.
There is no need for 1/4" or even 1/8" clicks with a mil-dot reticle anyway. You evaluate target distance, you dope and holdover/under. Thats it. No need for fancy stuff.
Its easy to figure out why Leupold got the contract. The M3A passed the tests, and was approved. You just hope it will do its job on the field. I dont think the M3A/MK4 was such a disapointment. And I dont think a well trained sniper with a M24 will miss a target because of the scope.