Rifle Scopes Leup MK6 3-18x44 beyond 1000y?

[garandman]

Been liking the MK6 for a while now.

After dieselgeek's excellent review, I'm wondering if a 18x will run out to 1 mile.

Intended use - punch paper up to 1000y, steel plates out to 1 mi. 338 Norma Mag

Thoughts?

 

[phreakmode]

I have routinely shot to 1600 yards with my 18" 6.5x47L using a MK6, I don't dial above 16x on the optic so had room to spare. No issues at all, but consider that I do not shoot paper. I would go with the TMR reticle if you are going to be primarily (paper) target shooting.

 

[Okie Gordon]

My concern is the range of adjustment.
The Leupold website lists that particular scope as having 100 moa of total elevation adjustment.
If you presume a 20 moa base and everything being well centered it should give you about 70 moa of adjustment.
Call it 60 to be safe.
Will that get your bullet to 1 mile with a bit to spare?
It also lists 50 moa total of windage adjustment, which seems like it could be a bit of a problem unless you are not going to shoot on windy days. One of the matches I shot a few years ago had a 30 mph cross wind and the shots were out to 1200 yards. Don't think 25 moa would have cut it that day for me.

 

[garandman]

Using a 40 MoA base.

MY ballistic calc says 58 MoA needed.

 

[30calDeath]

While liking my MK6 so far I dont know if I would want 18x for a mile. Probably a minimum of 20x but hey Im a rookie and people with experience would know better. Im pretty sure in the DTA vid they shoot the 375 CT to 3080 yards using a Vortex 5-20x so using that logic the MK6 should be perfectly fine.

 

[lw8]

Does Leupold do LE Pricing? POC?

 

[solson]

Lw8, yes Leupold does offer a Mil/LE pricing. I have yet to personally use it, as I am currently saving to go all out and get a MK8, but know many who have and they have all liked it. The link has the info needed. Hope it helps. Leupold Tactical Fed/Mil Program | Leupold Optics

Shawn

 

[bp7178]

Yes, call or go to their website. Send them an email through an agency domain and you'll get the info you need.

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Yes they do, definitely take advantage of the program if you can. Very quick and helpful service for the Leupold LE reps.