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Rifle Scopes S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 Mil D

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Mar 14, 2008
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Guys,

The S&B 10x42 PM II and Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 Mil Dot (M24 SWS scope)are priced similarly. Has anyone had any experiences with these specific scopes, and if so which is the better of the two and why?

Judge,
 
Re: S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 Mil D

I have the S&B 10X42 PM II and it is the best scope in my stable (all S&B's). It is very very clear and it has more than enough adjustment to do anything you want it to do. I may purchase another one to put on my long range hunting rifle.

Go with the S&B and don't look back!!
 
Re: S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 M

I have 2 of the 10X S&B's and had 2 of the 4-16x42's. Sold one of the 4-16's and kept the 10x's. I have only shot them to 650.
There is .2 to .3 parallax at 100 but as long a your cheek weld is consistent, it's not an issue..

For my money, I agree with Buckey, they are the best bang for the "buck". Mil/Mil, tracks perfect and exceptional glass. What else could you ask for.

FWIW
Trilogymac
 
Re: S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 M

What Buckey said...that 10X PMII is bullet proof...13 mils of elevation. I've shot both of mine out to 1200 meters with no parallax probs. One on a .308 the other on a .257 Weatherby.
 
Re: S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 M

I have both and like both. However, if I were to pick one to keep it would be the S&B without question. Their quality and durability is outstanding.
 
Re: S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 M

Guys,

Thanks for all the reviews, looks like the S&B 10X PM II is the winner here. Will 10X be sufficient for long range shooting, specifically 1000 meters or will I need more magnification?


Judge
 
Re: S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 M

I use an USO ST-10 (10X Power) for a lot of 1000 yard work. It is adequate, but I would go with something with a little more power if I had to do it again.
 
Re: S&B 10x42 PM II or Leupold MK4 10x40 LR/T M3 M

if all you are going to do is the longer range stuff....I would reccomend a little more magnification. If you plan using it mainly for 2 to 6 hunderd yard stuff and occasional 800 - 1K yard, definitely a good choice.

I have a Lupy 10X and 2 S&B variables. I would say that dollar for dollar, I would go with the S&B but I really like my lupy....

You will always get a bettr resale out of the S&B. FWIW