Leupold GR and M4 spotters, whats the difference?
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Re: Leupold GR and M4 spotters, whats the difference?
I'll buy that, but it still make no sense to me. Isnt Mark IV supposed to be top scope in 12-40 series?
Also used "ask expert" in Leupolds page over week ago. Guess there isn't any experts around since they are not answering my q.
I'll buy that, but it still make no sense to me. Isnt Mark IV supposed to be top scope in 12-40 series?
Also used "ask expert" in Leupolds page over week ago. Guess there isn't any experts around since they are not answering my q.
Re: Leupold GR and M4 spotters, whats the difference?
I was led to believe superior compatibility with NV devices, my P4 reticle MK4 works great with the PVS-14 and the OSTI AN/PVS-22. Admittedly max power is a bit much, but lower magnifications (under 16X) have been very effective.
I was led to believe superior compatibility with NV devices, my P4 reticle MK4 works great with the PVS-14 and the OSTI AN/PVS-22. Admittedly max power is a bit much, but lower magnifications (under 16X) have been very effective.
Re: Leupold GR and M4 spotters, whats the difference?
The MK4 does NOT have HD glass AND has an added laser coating to protect the viewer when using Laser devices.
Simply put the MK4 is not as high optical quality as the GR. If you do not need laser protection and want HD glass buy the GR used for ~$800 and send it to Leupold custom shop and have the TMR added for $400 and have the same cost as a MK4 but better glass and coatings....
The MK4 does NOT have HD glass AND has an added laser coating to protect the viewer when using Laser devices.
Simply put the MK4 is not as high optical quality as the GR. If you do not need laser protection and want HD glass buy the GR used for ~$800 and send it to Leupold custom shop and have the TMR added for $400 and have the same cost as a MK4 but better glass and coatings....
Re: Leupold GR and M4 spotters, whats the difference?
The spec for the M4 spotter doesn't include the HD glass. Unless Leupold got a PIP approved by the .mil to put HD glass in the M4 they will not do it. They cannot deviate from the spec.
Their other option would be to build an M4 with the HD glass for the civilian market but this would add another SKU and another product line to deal with. They probably have no desire to go that route simply because it's too much hassle for them at this point. People will buy one or the other to fit their needs. They probably see both as already fitting differing needs and see no reason to deviate.
The spec for the M4 spotter doesn't include the HD glass. Unless Leupold got a PIP approved by the .mil to put HD glass in the M4 they will not do it. They cannot deviate from the spec.
Their other option would be to build an M4 with the HD glass for the civilian market but this would add another SKU and another product line to deal with. They probably have no desire to go that route simply because it's too much hassle for them at this point. People will buy one or the other to fit their needs. They probably see both as already fitting differing needs and see no reason to deviate.
