Rifle Scopes Question on the knobs of a Leupold Mk4 8.5-25x50

[ChrisNCT]

Quick one for you guys. It that was bought new and mounted to a AR50. The unit is a Leupold Mk4 LR/T 8.5-25x50mm TMR M1.

The knobs are 1/4" adjustments from factory? If so, are there any made with MOA increments? Or do I just have to learn how to use the TMR reticle? Leupold pamphlet sucks and I can't understand it.

It's really frustrating because I only have ranges 100 yards in CT and I don't know anyone with longer ranges to do some long range shooting. I can't learn anything scope related until I get to shoot out of Connecticut. Just Sucks!

 

[matchking]

Re: Question on the knobs of a Leupold Mk4 8.5-25x50

All of mine with M1 knobs are said to be 1/4-MOA increments. Testing reveals that they are really closer to 1/4-inch. Doesn't really matter though, since I know what they are and have my dope confirmed for each.

 

[zunrj5]

Re: Question on the knobs of a Leupold Mk4 8.5-25x

I've seen the same results as Matchking. The knob says it's .25 MOA but in testing it's closer to .25 IPHY. No knob I've tested has been exactly what it says. That little bit of difference might not seem like a lot but when start dialing large amounts it really begins to add up. Depending on range and what size target you're tying to hit it can make a difference. This is especially true if you are getting data from a balistics program and the output is just in true MOA. Hope this helps.

-John