Rifle Scopes Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
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Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
I'm not sure that these are in the wild yet...
I'm not sure that these are in the wild yet...
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
I'm interested as well. Any rumors on when it will be released?
I'm interested as well. Any rumors on when it will be released?
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
I think that its safe to say they will be giving that information out at SHOT show. Just a hunch
I think that its safe to say they will be giving that information out at SHOT show. Just a hunch
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Capt.Meats</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm interested as well. Any rumors on when it will be released? </div></div>
Was told end of September when I talked to them in July.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Capt.Meats</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm interested as well. Any rumors on when it will be released? </div></div>
Was told end of September when I talked to them in July.
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
I think we're all interested. Hopefully some news will be coming soon.
I think we're all interested. Hopefully some news will be coming soon.
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
I just inquired with Leupold, they expect to be shipping these Late Nov, early Dec. With the delays with the Mark 6 (Early Nov now), I expect maybe early 2013.
I just inquired with Leupold, they expect to be shipping these Late Nov, early Dec. With the delays with the Mark 6 (Early Nov now), I expect maybe early 2013.
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Papa Fox</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just inquired with Leupold, they expect to be shipping these Late Nov, early Dec. With the delays with the Mark 6 (Early Nov now), I expect maybe early 2013.</div></div>
I can confirm this date. Just inquired - again about my Mark 6 I have had on order since June and I was also given these dates when I asked about both.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Papa Fox</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just inquired with Leupold, they expect to be shipping these Late Nov, early Dec. With the delays with the Mark 6 (Early Nov now), I expect maybe early 2013.</div></div>
I can confirm this date. Just inquired - again about my Mark 6 I have had on order since June and I was also given these dates when I asked about both.
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
Cant wait. Gonna be comparing to my nightforces.
Cant wait. Gonna be comparing to my nightforces.
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
Spoke with Leupold last week, still no idea when it will be available...
Spoke with Leupold last week, still no idea when it will be available...
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
Anybody going to SHOT please ask Leupold booth if they plan on filling any orders in 2013? Had mine on order since April!
Anybody going to SHOT please ask Leupold booth if they plan on filling any orders in 2013? Had mine on order since April!
Re: Leupold Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm M5B2 Front Focal
Never mind, couldn't wait any longer canceled order. Needed scope ASAP so just ordered HDMR H59 from Midway, will mount with LT 120.
Maybe next year
Never mind, couldn't wait any longer canceled order. Needed scope ASAP so just ordered HDMR H59 from Midway, will mount with LT 120.
Maybe next year
Leupold now shipping!
we have some at work that are being used in testing and they are pretty sweet, i compared the mark 8 to my last nightforce and it really blew it away, glass, options, construction, only thing i am not positive on is the total eleavation. but its a great scope, shooting a Mk4 ER/T M5A2, and am planning on upgrading to the mk8 eventually, like the illum, and extra zoom ratio.
ive shot, USO in the past, NF for the past few years, and honestly really see no reason to go back to those brands with leupolds new offerings
ive shot, USO in the past, NF for the past few years, and honestly really see no reason to go back to those brands with leupolds new offerings
Mine will be here Tuesday and I'll let you know. I'll be taking it out to range targets and play around with the reticle. I got the H58 reticle.
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I don't feel like they have a "mushiness" to them. They are a nice tactical click, maybe a little softer then Nightforce but they are very nice and distinct. Definitely better then the Mark 4's. I received mine from Mike @ CS Tactical. He was awesome to work with and you can't beat his prices. I'm posting a brief review below.
Here is my review of this scope. Keep in mind this is the first real high dollar scope I've owned other then Nightforce. I have used and shot with a few S&B's and most recently a Steiner 5-25x56. I don't have a lot of experience with Horus reticles or FFP scopes in general so this review is what it is which is MY review of it.
GLASS: I figure I'll talk about it first since I'm sure that's what everybody wants to know. Its AMAZING! Again, maybe its because this is the first scope of this caliber I've owned but I just wasn't expecting this kind of glass in a Leupold. Day time is very bright/clear and dusk gather's VERY good light. Clarity really surprised me too, I'm estatic about the the glass on this scope. It is just as good or better then the Steiner I had last week. I can't really compare it to an S&B because its been a while since I shot with one but I feel like its just as good as any S&B I've shot with. If it's not just as good, you would have to place an S&B side by side with it to tell.
TURRETS: I like the turrets. They offer a tactical click each .1 mil and a good clunk every 5 mils. I don't feel they are mushy and they stop exactly where I want them to. Again, I don't have much experience with many high end scopes so I don't know if these are MTC style turrets but I don't have a problem stopping on what ever .1 Mil I want to. I like the locking turret and I don't. I may need to get use to it but so I far there have been a few times just reaching and spinning it fast that it wouldn't spin because I didn't unlock it fast enough. I'm sure that will get better the more I get use to it. The Zero Stop and Zero ring are definitely a plus. This is by far the easiest scope I've used as far as that aspect goes. The Zero ring is very secure but it does feel a little cheap once you've undone the detents and lifted it. Once its locked back down in place though it feels solid so I don't feel like that would be an issue.
EYE RELIEF: Eye relief is nice and I feel its better then my older Nightforces (Original NXS and NXS HS/ZS). Again, to be fair I can't really compare to a bunch of other scopes but the eye relief is definitely forgiving IMHO and it doesn't lack for anything.
PARRALAX: VERY good. I've heard in the past that many people have been able to accurately range with the Parralax on their S&B's. I figured I would do the same. It was impressive, I was within 20 yards most ranges. Keep in mind I was only able to range out to about 400 yards. What was really cool to me was the parallax from 30-70 yards, and then to 100 , then to 130 and so on. It was really impressive how close they are to the listed number son the parallax knob.
RETICLE: I chose the H58. This is the first Horus reticle I have had and I was worried that it may be too "busy". It's not too "busy" and I'm pleased with the reticle itself, I feel like I made a great choice. I'm not use to shooting FFP scopes so the reticle thickness is a little thick for me but I'm sure I will get use to it. I feel like the only time the thickness may hinder me would be shooting groups AND THATS IT. I'm pretty sure I will use Horus reticles from now on, that's how much I enjoy it. The only other reticle I would really like to use is the MSR or H2CMR on a S&B.
ILLUMINATION: Really good, not a whole lot to compare there. Its bright in full sun on settings 6 and 7 and I enjoy how the Horus is lit.
MAGNIFICATION RING: A little stiff but hopefully it will loosen up with some use, I mean I have only had it out of the box less then 6 hours. I would like some kind of aftermarket throw ring for it if anybody knows which one will fit it.
OVER ALL: I'm EXTREMELY pleased. I'm LE so I was able to take advantage of the MIL/LE discount. If your eligible for it, I feel you cannot beat the scope in terms of what it offers and price. If you are not eligible for it, I feel it may be priced a little high and I mean little. I could see the Mil-Dot version going for $2799-$2899 compared to it's $3299 aftermarket price and the H58 going for around $3399-$3499 compared to its $3999 aftermarket price. The weight and robustness is on point and it balances extremely well. IMHO the scope actually feels lighter then it really is and I assume that's because it balances so well. I want to ad to that this scope just looks BAD ASS, it definitely means business and Leupold has done a fantastic job of making a top of the line scope. I will run a comp with it come November so I will report and let y'all know how it was.
GLASS: I figure I'll talk about it first since I'm sure that's what everybody wants to know. Its AMAZING! Again, maybe its because this is the first scope of this caliber I've owned but I just wasn't expecting this kind of glass in a Leupold. Day time is very bright/clear and dusk gather's VERY good light. Clarity really surprised me too, I'm estatic about the the glass on this scope. It is just as good or better then the Steiner I had last week. I can't really compare it to an S&B because its been a while since I shot with one but I feel like its just as good as any S&B I've shot with. If it's not just as good, you would have to place an S&B side by side with it to tell.
TURRETS: I like the turrets. They offer a tactical click each .1 mil and a good clunk every 5 mils. I don't feel they are mushy and they stop exactly where I want them to. Again, I don't have much experience with many high end scopes so I don't know if these are MTC style turrets but I don't have a problem stopping on what ever .1 Mil I want to. I like the locking turret and I don't. I may need to get use to it but so I far there have been a few times just reaching and spinning it fast that it wouldn't spin because I didn't unlock it fast enough. I'm sure that will get better the more I get use to it. The Zero Stop and Zero ring are definitely a plus. This is by far the easiest scope I've used as far as that aspect goes. The Zero ring is very secure but it does feel a little cheap once you've undone the detents and lifted it. Once its locked back down in place though it feels solid so I don't feel like that would be an issue.
EYE RELIEF: Eye relief is nice and I feel its better then my older Nightforces (Original NXS and NXS HS/ZS). Again, to be fair I can't really compare to a bunch of other scopes but the eye relief is definitely forgiving IMHO and it doesn't lack for anything.
PARRALAX: VERY good. I've heard in the past that many people have been able to accurately range with the Parralax on their S&B's. I figured I would do the same. It was impressive, I was within 20 yards most ranges. Keep in mind I was only able to range out to about 400 yards. What was really cool to me was the parallax from 30-70 yards, and then to 100 , then to 130 and so on. It was really impressive how close they are to the listed number son the parallax knob.
RETICLE: I chose the H58. This is the first Horus reticle I have had and I was worried that it may be too "busy". It's not too "busy" and I'm pleased with the reticle itself, I feel like I made a great choice. I'm not use to shooting FFP scopes so the reticle thickness is a little thick for me but I'm sure I will get use to it. I feel like the only time the thickness may hinder me would be shooting groups AND THATS IT. I'm pretty sure I will use Horus reticles from now on, that's how much I enjoy it. The only other reticle I would really like to use is the MSR or H2CMR on a S&B.
ILLUMINATION: Really good, not a whole lot to compare there. Its bright in full sun on settings 6 and 7 and I enjoy how the Horus is lit.
MAGNIFICATION RING: A little stiff but hopefully it will loosen up with some use, I mean I have only had it out of the box less then 6 hours. I would like some kind of aftermarket throw ring for it if anybody knows which one will fit it.
OVER ALL: I'm EXTREMELY pleased. I'm LE so I was able to take advantage of the MIL/LE discount. If your eligible for it, I feel you cannot beat the scope in terms of what it offers and price. If you are not eligible for it, I feel it may be priced a little high and I mean little. I could see the Mil-Dot version going for $2799-$2899 compared to it's $3299 aftermarket price and the H58 going for around $3399-$3499 compared to its $3999 aftermarket price. The weight and robustness is on point and it balances extremely well. IMHO the scope actually feels lighter then it really is and I assume that's because it balances so well. I want to ad to that this scope just looks BAD ASS, it definitely means business and Leupold has done a fantastic job of making a top of the line scope. I will run a comp with it come November so I will report and let y'all know how it was.
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Nice review. Would love to see some photos through the glass and different magnification if possible. What rings are you using?
I'm using Seekins 35 mm 1" rings. I hope it clears an M24/M40 profile barrel if it's sitting on a 20 MOA rail. I wish I could take some pictures through the reticle but I feel like they just don't do this scope justice. I only had an Iphone with me at the range today but I may try to get a few through the scopes pics tomorrow with my SONY.
Great thanks! I'm trying to figure out what rings would be perfect for the same barrel contour....keep me posted. I'm really wanting the scope with TMR but starting to lean towards the H58.
I love the reticle, pictures don't do it justice, even at different magnifications. I don't think they offer the 3.5-25 in TMR yet, only in the 3-18 right now. I didn't know I would this like the Horus reticle this much, but I do
Great review Pusher! I'm glad you got it and no doubt it will serve you well!
Clay, you need to add KMW to that middle one.
Thank you Pusher for the great review. I have been squirreling money for my first high end scope purchase as a present to myself next spring. Was originally planning on the tried and true S&B but have been very intrigued by this scope. I am eligible for the fed/mil program with Leupold as well and the price with that is very attractive but I have been hesitant simply due to the lack of hands on user reviews. Now that there is starting to be some out there I am decided on the Mk8. Thank you for posting up your thoughts and experiences.
Glad I could help out. I really do feel this scope is a great scope. It's German quality with accents of American made familiarity.
I've let several people at work mess with it today and they were pumped about. The first thing they do is look through it and they are stunned
They really like the turrets too. The more I spin them the more I like them to and they are very easy to stop on what ever tenth of a mil you need.
Check Mike @ CS Tactical, he is a Mil/LE dealer and awesome to work with.
They are thick to me BUT I'm not use to shooting FFP scopes so that's why it's thick to me. I let my partner look through and he said for FFP scope it wasn't that thick. If you are going to be shooting for groups or competing in F class it will probably be too thick for your liking. I work the next 7 days strait so getting photos will be tough but I will get some next week when I'm off.
Thanks Pusher, I am thinking I am going to add one of these to my safe now, H58!
I would love to hear more about this scope. Definitely a candidate for my new rifle.
