Rifle Scopes Leupold 2026 - Rumors & Speculation

125 Straight · Monday at 7:56 PM

I’ve heard that Leupold will be releasing some interesting stuff at Shot Show but I got zero details. Anybody have any info or care to take a guess?

My guess - The toolless zero turrets they introduced on the VX line will make their way to the Mark 4 & 5 lines.

My hope- They introduce a more premium Mark series above the Mk 5 to bridge the gap a bit to the alpha-tier brands.

Bart · Monday at 10:16 PM

Sheesh- how about a lit pr2 reticle? I would take them just refining their current lineup!

Bantam1 · Tuesday at 10:59 AM

How about not charging an extra $500 for illumination on everything.

hlee · Tuesday at 11:08 AM

I hear they’re going with them new fangled duplex reticles.

I kid, I kid. Kinda. I mean, Leupold has always been known as a late adopter; at least on the commercial optics side…

shoots100 · Wednesday at 9:47 AM

I just bought a VX6 Gen 2 because it has the 34mm tube and locking windage turret.
The specs are impressive, but It's to be used for hunting so I'm not worried about dialing the turrets like a madman, I just need them to lock and it to have good low light visibility.
I heard they addressed a lot of the issues that plagued previous models with the Gen 2, so they are listening, but I guess they're not working fast enough for some people.

SJC

gamewarden · Friday at 10:58 PM

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koshkin · 2025-10-18T15:11:30-0400

There is a rumor that Gen2 Mark 5HD is coming.

ILya

125 Straight · 2025-10-18T15:25:10-0400

That would be awesome. Especially if they take the community’s feedback about feature set while maintaining the Mark 5’s value proposition. Not saying they can’t bump prices, but if they do, it needs to be demonstrably worth it. I’m rooting for them.

PappyM3 · 2025-10-18T15:39:22-0400

125 Straight said:
That would be awesome. Especially if they take the community’s feedback about feature set while maintaining the Mark 5’s value proposition. Not saying they can’t bump prices, but if they do, it needs to be demonstrably worth it. I’m rooting for them.

You think $2500-$2700 is a value proposition for what you get with the Mk5HDs?

125 Straight · 2025-10-18T16:03:42-0400

With a PRS membership, you can pick up a 5-25 PR2 Mil for $1,870.
Compare that with the other top scopes in the PRS:
ZCO 5-27 $4,370
TT 5-25 with PRS discount $5,621

It also won the AG cup last year. As a new shooter with an endless list of stuff to buy, yeah, i absolutely think it’s a value. It’s sure not going to be holding me back. Plus I get to support an American made product. The last 2 matches I shot were were sponsored by Leupold, so they obviously support the community. I’ve been using their hunting scopes for 25 years with no issues. Just picked up a Mark 5 5-25 new in the wrapper from the PX for a good deal.

I’m as intrigued as anybody by the best of the best, but that’s not realistic for me at the moment.

I look forward to see what they come out with.

DeathBeforeDismount · 2025-10-18T18:55:18-0400

koshkin said:
There is a rumor that Gen2 Mark 5HD is coming.

ILya

Not a rumor

beetroot · 2025-10-18T23:24:20-0400

I'll eat my hat if they haven't Leupolded these new Gen 2 models.

I think they'll go with a 37mm tube, ultra short, high erector ration, ultralight weight, TMR reticle, and keep the $500 upcharge for illumination.

beetroot · 2025-10-18T23:34:00-0400

125 Straight said:
I’ve heard that Leupold will be releasing some interesting stuff at Shot Show but I got zero details. Anybody have any info or care to take a guess?

My guess - The toolless zero turrets they introduced on the VX line will make their way to the Mark 4 & 5 lines.

My hope- They introduce a more premium Mark series above the Mk 5 to bridge the gap a bit to the alpha-tier brands.

125 Straight said:
With a PRS membership, you can pick up a 5-25 PR2 Mil for $1,870.
Compare that with the other top scopes in the PRS:
ZCO 5-27 $4,370
TT 5-25 with PRS discount $5,621

It also won the AG cup last year. As a new shooter with an endless list of stuff to buy, yeah, i absolutely think it’s a value. It’s sure not going to be holding me back. Plus I get to support an American made product. The last 2 matches I shot were were sponsored by Leupold, so they obviously support the community. I’ve been using their hunting scopes for 25 years with no issues. Just picked up a Mark 5 5-25 new in the wrapper from the PX for a good deal.

I’m as intrigued as anybody by the best of the best, but that’s not realistic for me at the moment.

I look forward to see what they come out with.

There are a tonne of options that already bridge the gap between the Mark 5hd and a TT/ZCO.
Burris XTR Pro, Razor G3, Zeiss S3, and Element Theos, are the obvious choice but there are plenty more options.

cas6969 · 2025-10-19T01:05:28-0400

My speculation... whatever it is, I'm pretty sure it's not going to be what I want.

Edit: Sorry I forgot I was supposed to guess what it will be; Scopes with a cheap tinny feel, a rough brushed matte finishes, a squared off harsh edge to everything and adjustments that feel like there's sand in the mechanism?

Oh wait, you meant new stuff?

-H- · 2025-10-19T15:23:50-0400

I’m still holding back after past experiences with Leupold, but I’ve been using their MK5 on one of my work guns and has been really good.

As long as they don’t break my heart again in the next few years, I would entertain buying one again.

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