Rifle Scopes I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
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It has a few good attributes, but It's heavy, expensive, the mounting system is wonky, the eye relief gets really crappy at 3x, and the obj lens is only 14mm. A decent sized snowflake could cover that thing.
I've tried to like them, but moved on to other more traditional 1-4 optics, like their Mk4 SPR and the Trijicon TR24.
It has a few good attributes, but It's heavy, expensive, the mounting system is wonky, the eye relief gets really crappy at 3x, and the obj lens is only 14mm. A decent sized snowflake could cover that thing.
I've tried to like them, but moved on to other more traditional 1-4 optics, like their Mk4 SPR and the Trijicon TR24.
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
Maybe because its like looking through a straw.
Maybe because its like looking through a straw.
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
I looked at it, but the thing sat WAAAYYY too high on the rifle. My brother's roommate had one on his AR, and the AR was so top-heavy from the CQ/T that it just wasn't comfortable to even hold, let alone shoot. Definitely not worth the excessive cost that it commands, IMO. There's no good reason why that thing should be $900. If it were less expensive, MAYBE understandable...
Leupold is on the right track with the Tactical Prismatic and DeltaPoint, though, so big kudos to them for getting those out.
I looked at it, but the thing sat WAAAYYY too high on the rifle. My brother's roommate had one on his AR, and the AR was so top-heavy from the CQ/T that it just wasn't comfortable to even hold, let alone shoot. Definitely not worth the excessive cost that it commands, IMO. There's no good reason why that thing should be $900. If it were less expensive, MAYBE understandable...
Leupold is on the right track with the Tactical Prismatic and DeltaPoint, though, so big kudos to them for getting those out.
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
Years ago I tried to purchase one when they were selling the civilian model and the military certified one. I asked for the certified model and was willing to pay the market price. Calls and e-mails to Leupold and other dealers concerning this went unanswered. To busy supplying the military I guess.
Years ago I tried to purchase one when they were selling the civilian model and the military certified one. I asked for the certified model and was willing to pay the market price. Calls and e-mails to Leupold and other dealers concerning this went unanswered. To busy supplying the military I guess.
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
The thing that changed my mind after living with one for 3 years was that at 3x the dot was so big I couldn't take advantage of magnification for precision anyway. I shoot better groups now at 100 yards with my Aimpoint T1.
Plus what everyone said about eye relief, weight and field of view. With the T1 I put it out at the end of the rail and I have unlimited field of view around it. I did not expect it to be so good.
The thing that changed my mind after living with one for 3 years was that at 3x the dot was so big I couldn't take advantage of magnification for precision anyway. I shoot better groups now at 100 yards with my Aimpoint T1.
Plus what everyone said about eye relief, weight and field of view. With the T1 I put it out at the end of the rail and I have unlimited field of view around it. I did not expect it to be so good.
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
Now if only we could find out when the 1.1-8x Leupold is coming out. My calls to Leupold's LE/military division have gone unanswered/unreturned.
Now if only we could find out when the 1.1-8x Leupold is coming out. My calls to Leupold's LE/military division have gone unanswered/unreturned.
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I used to have it and to me it is not a true fast acquisition scope because you have to deal with eye relief. Fully magnified it has such a small exit pupil it wasn't as clear as the 1x. It is very heavy and too cumbersome. I ended up going with a red dot with a magnifier and the price is about the same and I can lighten the load by totally removing the magnifier.
I used to have it and to me it is not a true fast acquisition scope because you have to deal with eye relief. Fully magnified it has such a small exit pupil it wasn't as clear as the 1x. It is very heavy and too cumbersome. I ended up going with a red dot with a magnifier and the price is about the same and I can lighten the load by totally removing the magnifier.
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JEB405</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The thing that changed my mind after living with one for 3 years was that at 3x the dot was so big I couldn't take advantage of magnification for precision anyway. I shoot better groups now at 100 yards with my Aimpoint T1.
Plus what everyone said about eye relief, weight and field of view. With the T1 I put it out at the end of the rail and I have unlimited field of view around it. I did not expect it to be so good.
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I couldn't agree more. Why anyone would buy one today with the new choices out there is beyond me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JEB405</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The thing that changed my mind after living with one for 3 years was that at 3x the dot was so big I couldn't take advantage of magnification for precision anyway. I shoot better groups now at 100 yards with my Aimpoint T1.
Plus what everyone said about eye relief, weight and field of view. With the T1 I put it out at the end of the rail and I have unlimited field of view around it. I did not expect it to be so good.
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I couldn't agree more. Why anyone would buy one today with the new choices out there is beyond me.
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
To much money or I would own one. SF SGT MAJ from 3rd group in Qalat Astan had one in o4 and I fucking loved it but to this day dont own one maybe if it was in the 500 range
To much money or I would own one. SF SGT MAJ from 3rd group in Qalat Astan had one in o4 and I fucking loved it but to this day dont own one maybe if it was in the 500 range
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
they go for about $600 used on Ebay, but noone seems to like them on here, i have had mine with ARMS mount for $650 and never even got a bite
they go for about $600 used on Ebay, but noone seems to like them on here, i have had mine with ARMS mount for $650 and never even got a bite
Re: I wonder why the Leupold CQ/T is not more popular?
not a fan....crappy eye relief, mounts too high, too much bulk and objective is small....not the best combo for CQB plus....way too much money.
not a fan....crappy eye relief, mounts too high, too much bulk and objective is small....not the best combo for CQB plus....way too much money.
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