Rifle Scopes Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

[lostangel]

I have searched until my brain hurts (admitedly, this doesn't take much).

Is this scope available with .1 mrad turrets?
Can Premier maybe convert them?

I like the scope and the price point is a little better than the Nightforce NXS F1 3.5X15X50 @ $2290 on sale at Optics Planet. But, I would like the matching reticle/knobs.

Patrick

 

[glock24]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

Yes, it is available from Leupold, but it cannot be had with illumination (if that matters to you) The 0.1 mil clicks are called Leupold's M5 knobs. Below are the Mil-Dot and TMR reticle versions.

Personally, I'd stick it out a few more months and get the 6-24x50mm Vortex Viper PST.

http://swfa.com/Leupold-85-25x50-Mark-4-ERT-30mm-Riflescope-P45011.aspx

http://swfa.com/Leupold-85-25x50-Mark-4-ERT-30mm-Riflescope-P45012.aspx

 

[lostangel]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

I was waiting, (for the Vortex)but does anyone know when they will be available?

Still June? or have they pushed it back again?

 

[glock24]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

June . . . if you're on the current waiting list. If not, it'll most likely be longer. It really depends on the model however. I've heard that rumor only on the 1-4x and the 4-16x. I'm not sure about the 6-24x.

 

[enkry]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

im surprised everyone is so excited about the Viper PST considering hardly anyone has seen one.

 

[glock24]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

More options than the Leupold, at half the price. That's worth getting excited.

 

[lostangel]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

Is there anything WRONG with the Leupold? I have always been impressed with the glass in the past. As long as I can get the mil/mil then what am I missing with the Leupold that I would get with the Vortex?

Not trying to be a smarta$$, just curious. I have never looked through a Vortex scope. Whats so great about it?

 

[glock24]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

Nothing wrong with Leupold, except the price. Again, I'm going to be patient and see how the Vortex PSTs work out. They seem to be a great company, so I'll give them a chance.

 

[beltfed74]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

Dont grab any Mk4 if you find a deal on the M1 turrets like I did. The one I wanted done the LRT 6.5-20x M1 cant be converted to the M5 knobs. Check with Leupold before you buy.

Just a heads up.

 

[lostangel]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

I would go through cstactical. He advertises the scope I want with the M5 knobs from the factory.

ETA
I tend to avoid buying used glass. I had bad experiences both times I did before. Although they were scopes of a much more run of the mill nature.

And it's not that I am independently wealthy, because I am not. But I have the patience of Job when I must have.

ETA This is not a 'have to have it now' situation either. I work a lot and rarely take off. Plenty of time to save money and determine what I really want.

Do I want the $1800 Leupold, or the $2500 Night Force, or do I want the $3700 Zeiss Hensoldt.

 

[CSTactical]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm ER/T Front Focal

We would love to get your business. The M5 turrets are new to the market and Leupold will be shipping them soon. We have them on order.