Rifle Scopes SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

[Lowlight]

I received a call from Leupold Tactical with an invitation to Tour the Factory in Beaverton with a sit down with their engineers and like during the tour.

Leupold Tactical is looking to embrace the market and step up to the plate for the tactical community so I will be venturing out that way to tour the place with them.

I think this is awesome, and the fact they reached out speaks volumes, I feel like we are on the road to recovery.

 

[jasonk]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

When are you going to be out here? Can I tag along

 

[Rob01]

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Tell them to watch their price tags

 

[Prairie Dog Dundee]

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New blood and I like some of their new features, prices not so much. Looking forward to hearing about it.

 

[ORD]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

Looking forward to a report from this meeting!

It sounds like Leupold is at least attempting to resolve some of the many issues that have plagued them and their Tactical/LE/Mil offerings. Progress is progress, no matter how small, and I genuinely hope this is the start of the recovery process for them.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

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super bag man wants in, pick me up when i land at the airport please......


i can see it now......lowlight standing at baggage claim with a sign that says.....BOLTRIPPER..........

 

[teknikallysekure]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I received a call from Leupold Tactical with an invitation to Tour the Factory in Beaverton with a sit down with their engineers and like during the tour.

Leupold Tactical is looking to embrace the market and step up to the plate for the tactical community so I will be venturing out that way to tour the place with them.

I think this is awesome, and the fact they reached out speaks volumes, I feel like we are on the road to recovery.

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Be sure to let us know if you want to grab beers

 

[Lowlight]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I received a call from Leupold Tactical with an invitation to Tour the Factory in Beaverton with a sit down with their engineers and like during the tour.

Leupold Tactical is looking to embrace the market and step up to the plate for the tactical community so I will be venturing out that way to tour the place with them.

I think this is awesome, and the fact they reached out speaks volumes, I feel like we are on the road to recovery.

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Be sure to let us know if you want to grab beers

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Jason said something about taking me to Mortons, but I don't know what that is, sounds yummy though.

 

[Kevlars]

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The bread is deadly at Mortons... two loafs and a pound of butter to go please....

 

[Chiller]

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will be interesting to hear.

 

[-=boone=-]

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You think you can have a meeting with their marketing group and tell them $6,000 is not a good starting price...

 

[High Binder]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tell them to watch their price tags

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And their QC

 

[Rhongman]

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This is great news and a big step forward I think. When is your trip?

 

[bricktop]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

Looks like your Festivus has arrived. Finally, time for the Airing of Grievances.

- Quality control & canted reticles
- Optical quality vs. Price
- Reticle options
- $

I can say I probably would have a Mk4 ER/T by now if I was reasonable sure it wouldn't have a canted reticle and they would offer to fix it if it wasn't reasonably straight. That and better glass.

 

[Chiller]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

Mortons is pretty good.

 

[teknikallysekure]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mortons is pretty good. </div></div>

Morton's is pretty good. I generally tend to frequent places you're much more likely to hear rock and roll at for beers though hahaha.

Either way the invite is open!

You can give me a call after Jason heads home to go to bed

 

[Chiller]

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I am just fussy with my steaks....

Cowboy Ribeye.....

 

[teknikallysekure]

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Hahaha I feel you Chiller. I'm so fussy with my steaks I try to avoid letting other people cook them for me

Something just excrutiatingly painful about paying 60$ for a cut of meat I could have at home perfectly prepared for 14$.

The funny thing about Portland is that you can get the same quality of steaks as most of the finer steak houses at a strip club just out of downtown for around 8$.

Rightfully called "The Acropolis".


It's truly a magical place. I'm pretty sure they have 100 or so beers on tap largely local to top that off.

 

[Lowlight]

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"The Acropolis" eh,

Jason maybe a change of plans, steaks at the "The Acropolis"

 

[teknikallysekure]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"The Acropolis" eh,

Jason maybe a change of plans, steaks at the "The Acropolis" </div></div>

LOL read the comments on Yelp. Everyone complains about the quality of the strippers, but consistently remarks about the quality of the steaks

http://www.yelp.com/biz/acropolis-club-portland

Portlanders are unbelievably picky about their strippers. Lot of strip clubs here though, so that's to be expected!

 

[Chiller]

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Picky about strippers and steaks.....I hear a trend......

 

[Opticsspecialist]

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good stuff, tell them they can start by not charging 4000$ for the 1-8

 

[teknikallysekure]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picky about strippers and steaks.....I hear a trend...... </div></div>

Well, to be fair some of the strip clubs here are downright amazing when it comes to the talent on stage.

The Acrop is definitely known for their food, and not as much the naked women though.

 

[Lowlight]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picky about strippers and steaks.....I hear a trend...... </div></div>

Well, to be fair some of the strip clubs here are downright amazing when it comes to the talent on stage.

The Acrop is definitely known for their food, and not as much the naked women though.

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Sometimes that is good, they will try harder ... I always like the B Team at the Strip Clubs.

 

[jasonk]

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It's good to see that this thread is heading in the right direction.....

And Torf speaks the truth, I'll take the dinner shift and then turn you over to him for the nightlife.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picky about strippers and steaks.....I hear a trend...... </div></div>

Well, to be fair some of the strip clubs here are downright amazing when it comes to the talent on stage.

The Acrop is definitely known for their food, and not as much the naked women though.

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Sometimes that is good, they will try harder ... I always like the B Team at the Strip Clubs. </div></div>

amen, A team is too spensive for this poor white boy... that said, you can't go too cheap, then you find yourself in places like the oak ridge lounge in Montpelier Louisiana yuck

 

[teknikallysekure]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's good to see that this thread is heading in the right direction.....

And Torf speaks the truth, I'll take the dinner shift and then turn you over to him for the nightlife. </div></div>

 

[BobinNC]

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Steaks, Strippers and Leupold Tactical.......There is a message in there somewhere, but it alludes me at the moment.

In any event sounds like a great trip, and the fact that Rip Van Leupold has awoken from an apparent 20 year slumber is interesting and refreshing news.

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

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this is great if they would price a ffp 6.5x20x50 reasonable with illumination and tmr reticle m5 knobs i would buy a couple.

The TMR reticle is honestly one of my favorite reticles i have seen. it is just right thickness, open center for precision, and just the right amount of hashmarks (i love basic .5mil and 1mil spacing).

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picky about strippers and steaks.....I hear a trend...... </div></div>



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Sometimes that is good, they will try harder ... I always liked the Team "B" at the Strip Clubs. </div></div>



...Team B works the club circuit in Portland now ?

 

[GardDog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Opticsspecialist</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> that said, you can't go too cheap, then you find yourself in places like the oak ridge lounge in Montpelier Louisiana yuck </div></div>

Only the finest in St. Helena. During a "visit" there, a young performer bragged that on a good weekend, she made $40-$50 bucks. During Carnival season, the pros from Dover on Rue Bourbon make $2-$3K in a weekend.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GardDog223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Opticsspecialist</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> that said, you can't go too cheap, then you find yourself in places like the oak ridge lounge in Montpelier Louisiana yuck </div></div>

Only the finest in St. Helena. During a "visit" there, a young performer bragged that on a good weekend, she made $40-$50 bucks. During Carnival season, the pros from Dover on Rue Bourbon make $2-$3K in a weekend. </div></div>

lol, they might make 2-3k off me on the 26, going down for my bachelor party

 

[Chiller]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picky about strippers and steaks.....I hear a trend...... </div></div>



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Sometimes that is good, they will try harder ... I always liked the Team "B" at the Strip Clubs. </div></div>



...Team B works the club circuit in Portland now ? </div></div>

With CKA leading the band.......(well played Bolt)

 

[EventHorizon]

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A good quality spotting scope with a reticle like the one Carter and other came up with.

A reticle like the H2CMR or USoptics Gap MIL or Premier's Gen2 Mil-Dot.

Coatings that are on par with Hensoldt/S&B/Premier.

Eye relief that doesn't go down when the magnification goes up.

Turrets with more elevation per turn.

Customer Service that don't say "I dunno, high I guess" when you ask them, "how high exactly are your High MK4 Steel 34mm rings?"

I suppose if you go to the Acropolis with all the girls there you'll be having some surf with your turf...

 

[teknikallysekure]

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It's key not to eat directly at the stage. I see people doing it and I really don't think it's sanitary.

 

[CrazyDonkey]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's key not to eat directly at the stage. I see people doing it and I really don't think it's sanitary. </div></div>what isn't sanitary about eating at the stage....oh, you mean actual food.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's key not to eat directly at the stage. I see people doing it and I really don't think it's sanitary.</div></div>





now .....we do know that CKA licks the bottom of his shot glasses.......but usually misses the 5 o'clock performances..

 

[Northland]

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Hope to hear some good news

 

[CSTactical]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I received a call from Leupold Tactical with an invitation to Tour the Factory in Beaverton with a sit down with their engineers and like during the tour.

Leupold Tactical is looking to embrace the market and step up to the plate for the tactical community so I will be venturing out that way to tour the place with them.

I think this is awesome, and the fact they reached out speaks volumes, I feel like we are on the road to recovery.

</div></div>

That's great to hear. Will be looking forward to hear what happens.

Mike @ CST

 

[Lowlight]

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To get back on Course, the questions and wishes to ask and discuss is a good things to include here as I will definitely bring all of it to their attention.

Hopefully we get as many answers as possible

 

[MillSpec]

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Too little, Too late.

The market has moved on and they are behind the times.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

Good news that Leupold cares to take advice from real world users of their high end gear. I'd like to see less loss of eye relief at high magnifications, less canted reticles and less use of the phrase "within our specifications" when addressing problems. Price is also an issue with me. Nightforce NXS money is about my upper limit and the Leupolds have to be of equal quality before I go back. Have fun on your tour, and have fun at the factory tour as well...

 

[Chiller]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MillSpec</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Too little, Too late.

The market has moved on and they are behind the times.

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never....

Better late than never...

 

[teknikallysekure]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To get back on Course, the questions and wishes to ask and discuss is a good things to include here as I will definitely bring all of it to their attention.

Hopefully we get as many answers as possible </div></div>

I would just say in regards to this their main competitor from a consumer perspective like mine is Vortex.

I see the two companies in the same light qualitywise, only one is bringing me more features, better customer service, and all at a lower price.

Vortex is releasing those hunting vipers for insanely less money, and really I can't imagine that's going to bode well for Leupold's target market.

Considering that they are a local company for me I'd really love to be a patron. I actually have friends that work there. I just can't commit to their product at the price they run it at though it's just not adding up.

This is from the economy scope purchasers perspective.

Getting past L in price I'd be just saving the extra coin for a Nightforce.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COURAGEWOLF</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To get back on Course, the questions and wishes to ask and discuss is a good things to include here as I will definitely bring all of it to their attention.

Hopefully we get as many answers as possible </div></div>

I would just say in regards to this their main competitor from a consumer perspective like mine is Vortex.

I see the two companies in the same light qualitywise, only one is bringing me more features, better customer service, and all at a lower price.

Vortex is releasing those hunting vipers for insanely less money, and really I can't imagine that's going to bode well for Leupold's target market.

Considering that they are a local company for me I'd really love to be a patron. I actually have friends that work there. I just can't commit to their product at the price they run it at though it's just not adding up.

This is from the economy scope purchasers perspective.

Getting past L in price I'd be just saving the extra coin for a Nightforce. </div></div>


Well said!

 

[abit91]

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I hope they come out with nicer looking/feature scope knob turrets.

 

[fdkay]

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Frank, don't forget your passport.

If you are going to the Leupold factory, you must be going to China. (according to some here and on other forumns)

Apparently the chnage at the top is going to be very beneficial to us and to them.

 

[Lowlight]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

I have a passport and have been informed that I need one.

 

[shadysmitty]

Re: SH will be a Guest of Leupold Tactical in OR

Good Luck! This sounds like a good thing. I hope they
listen to what you say. It mite be a step in the rite direction.

 

[Falar]

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Like some others, I think it is too late also. These new scopes in the works may very well be much better than than the previous generation, but they are pricing them with and above the very best scopes on the market. Seriously, who the hell will spend 3500-4000 on a Leupold when you can get S&B, Hensoldt, etc for less?