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Rifle Scopes Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

D.A.T

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I was sold on the HDMR with H59 reticle but have been scared off due to PM's of owners and alot of them for sale on the forum.

I was looking to spend around 1670 on one.

I am now looking at the Leupold Mk4 with Locking Turret
Mk4

I would be shelling out about 2k plus shipping on this scope.

I can't find much on this scope besides LL small review.

Anyone have any comments on this scope (good, bad)

or another scope I should be looking at for the same price range?
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

If you can live without the Horus reticle then I'd take a hard look at the Vortex Razors. If you want a "tree" reticle you can go with an EBR-2B.

I really like mine, so much that I have 3 of them now with eyes to buy a 4th in the coming months.
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

NF F1, or hold out for a month or two and save up another 500 or 600 and look for a nice used Premier reticle or S&B
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

Personally, I'd pony up for the Vortex. You can also get an HDMR with the excellent G2 reticle + Rings for the same price. I love my hdmr...
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D.A.T.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was sold on the HDMR with H59 reticle but have been scared off due to PM's of owners and alot of them for sale on the forum.

I was looking to spend around 1670 on one.

I am now looking at the Leupold Mk4 with Locking Turret
Mk4

I would be shelling out about 2k plus shipping on this scope.

I can't find much on this scope besides LL small review.

Anyone have any comments on this scope (good, bad)

or another scope I should be looking at for the same price range? </div></div>

I assume you are looking to buy new?

I have 3 HDMR/H59's. They are great scopes. Mine don't have the CA. Definitely the best bang for the buck with a Horus reticle. Also I like the H-59 better than the H-58. No Illume though.

The NF-F1/H-58 is a great scope as well. I own one of them too. They'll cost you about $2800 new though which was my only gripe.

I'm unfamiliar with the new MK4.

Sometimes you can find used USO's with Horus reticles for close to $2000.
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

Another vote for the Nightforce F1 which is a little over your $2K price

If you can come up with another $500-$600 you will be able to get into a good used Premier or S&B.
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

From one soldier to another...

I'm very happy with my HDMR. I love this thing. I've had few people look through it at the range and they love it. one of them had a S&B on his and we switched rifles for few rounds and he loved the bushy. I loved his S&B but I didn't love it for close to 3 times th e cost. lol

and if you hate it that bad, bushy will refund you the money...

it's worth a shot man. it really is. I had 2. (H58, then a H59)
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D.A.T.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.308 and will try to use the same optic/mount on a .223 both will be hogan/pof </div></div>

I'd get the hdmr with gap reticule from liberty optics for the 308 (probably use rings rather than mount for POF) and choose a different optic for the 223. something 2.5-10ish.
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

I was in your exact same boat about 2 months ago. But decided to pull the trigger on the HDMR w/H59. I must say i can notice alittle CA in mine, but overall it's still a damn fine scope.

Definitely nothing in my experiences with it so far that i would advise against one. I think even with some of the possible issues, it's still a fantastic deal. I'd imagine most of those you have seen for sale are likely overflow and flip units that folks bought as part of the Group Buy awhile back.
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

Bohem,

What do you like best about your Razor HD EBR-2B? Do you find that you cannot see the impact with the thicker dots; vs. the EBR-2?

I am considering the purchase of the Razor HD EBR-2 or 2B!
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

Thanks for the help guys. I settled on a HDMR with H58, got a good price and can't wait to get it to the range.
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That Mark 4 is a nice scope, you won't be disappointed.

I'd also look into when the Mark 6 was going to be available, I like the looks of the compact package.

http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index...shooting-speed/ </div></div>

from what I have read that Nark 6 is badass,
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

I seriously doubt that you would find fault with a Nightforce F1. A new one will be a little more cash or used come up every now & again. The NF F1 will take far more heavy usage (abuse) than the others.
Semper Fi
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

imo if your gonna spend around 2k on a scope, go with the nightforce f1 or a leupy mk4 ffp. they will impress the hell outta you and you'll never look back.
 
Re: Which Scope for Around $2K HDMR,Leupold Mk4, or..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Semmens</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey D.A.T. Since your in the military sign up for Promotive.com. They got some Leupys on there for some great prices. </div></div>

+1 ordering myself an ER/T at a steal!
 
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