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Optics leupold mark5 hd 899

Went to Bristol BP this morning was the first one in the door. Empty spot where the mark5 was but did score a vx6hd fire dot duplex illuminated for $849. It was the display model last one left. Normal price was $1,699. Looks like the old 270 is getting an upgrade!
 
had my brother hit a store for me and after taxes and shipping it was ~1030 for 1. 975 after taxes and 55 dollars for him to ship. all things considered, 100 or even 200 for someones time isn't that bad considering normal price here. i gave him 100 dollars and thats my blood.

im sure some will make some more, but most ive seen here has been for cost or near cost. they will be harder to sell as time goes on.
 
I’m a day late to the party...just swung through the Saginaw, MI Cabelas on my way home from the cabin, sold out. The worker said they sold out in hours the first day. I’ll be driving right by the Dundee, MI store on my way home also, but I’m sure those are long gone too.

I didn’t “need” one of these in particular, but at that price...I would have picked up one for a future project.
 
had my brother hit a store for me and after taxes and shipping it was ~1030 for 1. 975 after taxes and 55 dollars for him to ship. all things considered, 100 or even 200 for someones time isn't that bad considering normal price here. i gave him 100 dollars and thats my blood.

im sure some will make some more, but most ive seen here has been for cost or near cost. they will be harder to sell as time goes on.
I went to mine and a guy walked out with 5 scopes.. he even managed to get one off a hide member that was re selling for 900.. so he has 6 now.. and has sold 3 for a profit.. that is by far un called for.. just my 2 cents though
 
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I’m a day late to the party...just swung through the Saginaw, MI Cabelas on my way home from the cabin, sold out. The worker said they sold out in hours the first day. I’ll be driving right by the Dundee, MI store on my way home also, but I’m sure those are long gone too.

I didn’t “need” one of these in particular, but at that price...I would have picked up one for a future project.

Yeah... one... not 5.. lol.. hope you find one buddy!!
 
I went to mine and a guy walked out with 5 scopes.. he even managed to get one off a hide member that was re selling for 900.. so he has 6 now.. and has sold 3 for a profit.. that is by far un called for.. just my 2 cents though

agreed
 
My rants are over..sorry.. but thanks for listening lol!!! if anyone wants to be decent and sell me either scope for a project I have going. That be great.. it's for a good cause..

Kasey
 
Mine will only dial ~1.5 turns before it completely stops. Has anyone else had issues with the turrets?
The only way you will get full travel is with like a 30 moa base in which you will need to adjust your zero stop way down. My zero stop on my 5-25 and 7-35 were set more towards the middle from factory
 
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The only way you will get full travel is with like a 30 moa base in which you will need to adjust your zero stop way down. My zero stop on my 5-25 and 7-35 were set more towards the middle from factory

^^this

i got a 40 moa base on my r700 with a diamondback tactical, my mech zero was 10.5 mils from bottom, leaves 18.9 mils up.

hope you get it sorted
 
The only way you will get full travel is with like a 30 moa base in which you will need to adjust your zero stop way down. My zero stop on my 5-25 and 7-35 were set more towards the middle from factory
^^this

i got a 40 moa base on my r700 with a diamondback tactical, my mech zero was 10.5 mils from bottom, leaves 18.9 mils up.

hope you get it sorted
I understand that I won't be able to dial the full turret without a 20 or 30 MOA base. My issue is that the turret will only mechanically dial 16 mils when the specs show it should be 29 mils.
 
I’m willing to compensate someone fairly for an M5. I’d be happy to pay one of you guys $1100 to ship one to me. Please send me a PM if you’d like to let one go. Thanks!
 
I understand that I won't be able to dial the full turret without a 20 or 30 MOA base. My issue is that the turret will only mechanically dial 16 mils when the specs show it should be 29 mils.
Have you tried going all the way down with the zero stop.. all the way up.. and all the way back down to see if it breaks loose.. I see it on the whiskey 5 scopes also. If you play with the zero stop you should see it get better..
 
Have you tried going all the way down with the zero stop.. all the way up.. and all the way back down to see if it breaks loose.. I see it on the whiskey 5 scopes also. If you play with the zero stop you should see it get better..
Yep I've tried that. I get three clicks down, about 16 mils up. And it stops rock solid. I'm going to get ahold of Leupold CS and see if I'm missing something. What has everyone else experienced for total travel out of the box?
 
Have you taken the turret off and adjusted the zero stop? Not the turret travel.. the zero stop.. that's what is hanging you up

Kasey
 
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You guys pouting about people selling these scopes at a profit kill me. If I bought a AXMC for $1 does that mean it's worth $1 when I sell it? Swap your tampons and start calling local Cabelas stores within 200 miles in any direction or pay reasonable market price. It is what it is.
 
You guys pouting about people selling these scopes at a profit kill me. If I bought a AXMC for $1 does that mean it's worth $1 when I sell it? Swap your tampons and start calling local Cabelas stores within 200 miles in any direction or pay reasonable market price. It is what it is.

I just put a new one in though, and they are very exspensive man!!!!

Kasey
 
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noted maybe i will exploit the hide next time i find a deal instead of letting people know.

there is a balance on both sides, doesn't affect me, i can decide my own cost benefit and choose to pay their price or not, the market will tell them if they are asking to much or not.

cheers
 
Have you taken the turret off and adjusted the zero stop? Not the turret travel.. the zero stop.. that's what is hanging you up

Kasey
Thanks for working with my stupidity:) You were right, I just had a brain fart with the zero stop. It now dials the full amount
noted maybe i will exploit the hide next time i find a deal instead of letting people know.

there is a balance on both sides, doesn't affect me, i can decide my own cost benefit and choose to pay their price or not, the market will tell them if they are asking to much or not.

cheers
I think the majority want to help everyone out and forward your favor. I know I definitely appreciate it!
 
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I was lucky enough to get two mk 5’s yesterday at bass pro. Stood in line for 1/2hr before the store opened. Then proceeded to take a number and wait another 3 1/2 hrs for my turn. I felt like it was worth it because I was saving 450$ an hr! Thanks hide for the heads up. Cheers
Want to sell one?
 
Thanks for working with my stupidity:) You were right, I just had a brain fart with the zero stop. It now dials the full amount

I think the majority want to help everyone out and forward your favor. I know I definitely appreciate it!
No problem.buddy glad it works now

Kasey
 
Still gotta wonder why they’re unloading them.
No adverts, no in store display price changes - gotta know the secret handshake and ask.

Doesn't make sense.
 
Is this only for the 3-18? Cabelas in augusta only had the 5-25 and no sale after ringing it up.
 
Per the gun counter salesman over the phone. Go to your cabelas. If out of stock. Order from customer service. Price should be good for a couple of weeks. I’m going to try tomorrow.
 
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Yep I've tried that. I get three clicks down, about 16 mils up. And it stops rock solid. I'm going to get ahold of Leupold CS and see if I'm missing something. What has everyone else experienced for total travel out of the box?
Take the cap off and turn it down or go 3 clicks down, loosen zero stop screws set back to zero tighten screws and repeat.
 
Just grabbed 3 more scopes at the $800's price from bass pro Dania Beach.

Willing to trade a Mark 5 HD or the VX 6HD toward a Vortex Razor HD Gen II Riflescope, 4.5-27x56, 34mm Tube, 0.1 MRAD. With cash on my end.
 

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Just curious, what height rings are people running to just clear the barrel? I have a Tikka T3 Varmint with 0 MOA Leupold base for reference... Hoping to get it as low as possible without dealing with returns/exchanges!