Rifle Scopes Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
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Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
You can have the custom shop fit the M3 knobs to it. I have the 6.5-20X50 with M3's, good scope. The M3's have a built in zero stop into the knob and mine actually goes one click below zero.
Geb
You can have the custom shop fit the M3 knobs to it. I have the 6.5-20X50 with M3's, good scope. The M3's have a built in zero stop into the knob and mine actually goes one click below zero.
Geb
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gebhardt02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can have the custom shop fit the M3 knobs to it.</div></div>
I'd like to see pics, I have a mark 4 with 1/4MOA tactical knobs and was told by them that they couldn't fit the 1moa click m3 elevation knob on it.
edit: don't understand the zero stop on an m3 knob part, it's a single-turn knob that goes from 0-50something minutes in one turn.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gebhardt02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can have the custom shop fit the M3 knobs to it.</div></div>
I'd like to see pics, I have a mark 4 with 1/4MOA tactical knobs and was told by them that they couldn't fit the 1moa click m3 elevation knob on it.
edit: don't understand the zero stop on an m3 knob part, it's a single-turn knob that goes from 0-50something minutes in one turn.
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> edit: don't understand the zero stop on an m3 knob part,.....</div></div>
It works well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> edit: don't understand the zero stop on an m3 knob part,.....</div></div>
It works well.
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DFOOSKING</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a little clarification...M3 knobs are actually BDC turrets. They aren't using the same principle or even graduation increment.</div></div>
Actually, that is misinformation. Elevation adjusts in 1moa increments, windage in 1/2moa increments.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DFOOSKING</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a little clarification...M3 knobs are actually BDC turrets. They aren't using the same principle or even graduation increment.</div></div>
Actually, that is misinformation. Elevation adjusts in 1moa increments, windage in 1/2moa increments.
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
You can get an FFP 4.5x14 X 50 with the M3
http://www.nightvisionplanet.com/leupold...__store=default
Also the M2 turrets function the same as the M3 only that it is 1/2 moa clicks
You can get an FFP 4.5x14 X 50 with the M3
http://www.nightvisionplanet.com/leupold...__store=default
Also the M2 turrets function the same as the M3 only that it is 1/2 moa clicks
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gebhardt02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can have the custom shop fit the M3 knobs to it.</div></div>
I'd like to see pics, I have a mark 4 with 1/4MOA tactical knobs and was told by them that they couldn't fit the 1moa click m3 elevation knob on it.
edit: don't understand the zero stop on an m3 knob part, it's a single-turn knob that goes from 0-50something minutes in one turn. </div></div>
I didn't have any problem getting them to do the conversion. Here is a pic of the scope:
And here is my wife with her first Antelope buck a few yrs ago using that scope on her KMW 308:
And yes, the M3 is just the knobs. The M3 knobs adjust in 1 MOA elevation, 1/2 MOA windage. And as stated earlier, these knobs don't care either if it is 10 degrees or 100 degrees. Use the BDC data that is engraved at the top of the turrets if it matches your load and conditions, or completely disregard as we do. For information purposes however, my particular scope actually adjusts IPHY, not true MOA. Good scope though, tracks great thus far.
Geb
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gebhardt02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can have the custom shop fit the M3 knobs to it.</div></div>
I'd like to see pics, I have a mark 4 with 1/4MOA tactical knobs and was told by them that they couldn't fit the 1moa click m3 elevation knob on it.
edit: don't understand the zero stop on an m3 knob part, it's a single-turn knob that goes from 0-50something minutes in one turn. </div></div>
I didn't have any problem getting them to do the conversion. Here is a pic of the scope:
And here is my wife with her first Antelope buck a few yrs ago using that scope on her KMW 308:
And yes, the M3 is just the knobs. The M3 knobs adjust in 1 MOA elevation, 1/2 MOA windage. And as stated earlier, these knobs don't care either if it is 10 degrees or 100 degrees. Use the BDC data that is engraved at the top of the turrets if it matches your load and conditions, or completely disregard as we do. For information purposes however, my particular scope actually adjusts IPHY, not true MOA. Good scope though, tracks great thus far.
Geb
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dieselgeek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can I get a close up of that turret? </div></div>
What do you want, the front, back, side, top or what? Looks like any other M3 elevation turret.
Geb
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dieselgeek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can I get a close up of that turret? </div></div>
What do you want, the front, back, side, top or what? Looks like any other M3 elevation turret.
Geb
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
Strange. I've had 3 scopes with the M3 knobs, they have all looked like the above. If you have the original Mark 4 scope, then yes, the M3 turret will look very different, with a cap I believe. Do you have one of the variable scopes, or one of the original Mark 4 line of scopes?
Geb
Edited to add the following links, original line:
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/mark-4-lrt-riflescopes/mark-4-10x40mm-lrt-m3/
Variable line with M3's:
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/mark-4-lrt-riflescopes/mark-4-3-5-10x40mm-lrt-m3/
Hope that helps.
Strange. I've had 3 scopes with the M3 knobs, they have all looked like the above. If you have the original Mark 4 scope, then yes, the M3 turret will look very different, with a cap I believe. Do you have one of the variable scopes, or one of the original Mark 4 line of scopes?
Geb
Edited to add the following links, original line:
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/mark-4-lrt-riflescopes/mark-4-10x40mm-lrt-m3/
Variable line with M3's:
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/mark-4-lrt-riflescopes/mark-4-3-5-10x40mm-lrt-m3/
Hope that helps.
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
Geb,
Do you know if they will put M3 knobs on one of these (LRT) -
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products...0mm-lrt-target/
What do they charge to do M3 turrets?
Geb,
Do you know if they will put M3 knobs on one of these (LRT) -
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products...0mm-lrt-target/
What do they charge to do M3 turrets?
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
Yep, original line of Mark 4 scopes. Never had one, but always wanted one. Supposed to be very durable optics, you got good stuff there.
Geb
Yep, original line of Mark 4 scopes. Never had one, but always wanted one. Supposed to be very durable optics, you got good stuff there.
Geb
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 45Badger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Geb,
Do you know if they will put M3 knobs on one of these (LRT) -
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products...0mm-lrt-target/
What do they charge to do M3 turrets? </div></div>
I'm pretty sure Mike at www.cstactical.com used to carry the 4.5-14X50 M3's but I just checked his site and didn't see them. Call the Leupold custom shop and ask if they'll do it. I had mine done when I ordered direct from Leupold a few yrs ago, through their military program. I don't remember the price exactly either, so best bet would be to give them a call and inquire. 1-800-leupold I really like my scope set up this way, works great for our purposes.
Geb
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 45Badger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Geb,
Do you know if they will put M3 knobs on one of these (LRT) -
http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products...0mm-lrt-target/
What do they charge to do M3 turrets? </div></div>
I'm pretty sure Mike at www.cstactical.com used to carry the 4.5-14X50 M3's but I just checked his site and didn't see them. Call the Leupold custom shop and ask if they'll do it. I had mine done when I ordered direct from Leupold a few yrs ago, through their military program. I don't remember the price exactly either, so best bet would be to give them a call and inquire. 1-800-leupold I really like my scope set up this way, works great for our purposes.
Geb
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gebhardt02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yep, original line of Mark 4 scopes. Never had one, but always wanted one. Supposed to be very durable optics, you got good stuff there.
Geb</div></div>
Thanks, I really enjoy it. Really crisp and the turret has worked as a BDC for the ammo I shoot out of it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gebhardt02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yep, original line of Mark 4 scopes. Never had one, but always wanted one. Supposed to be very durable optics, you got good stuff there.
Geb</div></div>
Thanks, I really enjoy it. Really crisp and the turret has worked as a BDC for the ammo I shoot out of it.
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
I've got an Mark 4 with M3 knobs. They are engraved "168gr 308" on top. Is there anything to this or will it work just like any other scope? Is it calibrated to that exact load?
Edit: I'd really like to run heavier bullets: 175's to 208's...
I've got an Mark 4 with M3 knobs. They are engraved "168gr 308" on top. Is there anything to this or will it work just like any other scope? Is it calibrated to that exact load?
Edit: I'd really like to run heavier bullets: 175's to 208's...
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dieselgeek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is what mine look like.
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Could be wrong but I believe that is a M3 scope, not M3 knobs.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dieselgeek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is what mine look like.
Could be wrong but I believe that is a M3 scope, not M3 knobs.
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KPK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got an Mark 4 with M3 knobs. They are engraved "168gr 308" on top. Is there anything to this or will it work just like any other scope? Is it calibrated to that exact load?
Edit: I'd really like to run heavier bullets: 175's to 208's...</div></div>
Call Leupold they'll make them for any load you want.As has been said you can IGNORE the BDC and simply use the dial for MOA setting with your range card.You do have a range card for your rifle/loads right?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KPK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got an Mark 4 with M3 knobs. They are engraved "168gr 308" on top. Is there anything to this or will it work just like any other scope? Is it calibrated to that exact load?
Edit: I'd really like to run heavier bullets: 175's to 208's...</div></div>
Call Leupold they'll make them for any load you want.As has been said you can IGNORE the BDC and simply use the dial for MOA setting with your range card.You do have a range card for your rifle/loads right?
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KPK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got an Mark 4 with M3 knobs. They are engraved "168gr 308" on top. Is there anything to this or will it work just like any other scope? Is it calibrated to that exact load?
Edit: I'd really like to run heavier bullets: 175's to 208's...</div></div>
It will work like any other scope. The elevation is 1 MOA per click, and the windage is 1/2 MOA per click.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dieselgeek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is what mine look like.
</div></div>
Could be wrong but I believe that is a M3 scope, not M3 knobs.</div></div>
"Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3"
I've used the BDC on this w/ my 168g loads chronoed at 2650 out to 500 yards here in Texas. So far it's been on the money. I know that conditions can change, I always go w/ the "shooter" program as a backup, but it's almost always the same about of turns.
Just FYI
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KPK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got an Mark 4 with M3 knobs. They are engraved "168gr 308" on top. Is there anything to this or will it work just like any other scope? Is it calibrated to that exact load?
Edit: I'd really like to run heavier bullets: 175's to 208's...</div></div>
It will work like any other scope. The elevation is 1 MOA per click, and the windage is 1/2 MOA per click.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dieselgeek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is what mine look like.
</div></div>
Could be wrong but I believe that is a M3 scope, not M3 knobs.</div></div>
"Mark 4 10x40mm LR/T M3"
I've used the BDC on this w/ my 168g loads chronoed at 2650 out to 500 yards here in Texas. So far it's been on the money. I know that conditions can change, I always go w/ the "shooter" program as a backup, but it's almost always the same about of turns.
Just FYI
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
I use a M3 fixed scope and really like it. I have been also testing out a Leupold MK4 M5 and it has been nice.
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Mike @ CST
I use a M3 fixed scope and really like it. I have been also testing out a Leupold MK4 M5 and it has been nice.
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Mike @ CST
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
Mike have you got a chance to look at theMk5 ER/T M5 6.5-20 verus the 8.5-25? If so how do they compare? Which would you recomend?
Mike have you got a chance to look at theMk5 ER/T M5 6.5-20 verus the 8.5-25? If so how do they compare? Which would you recomend?
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
I have. the 6.5-20x is nice but I feel I would prefer the 8.5-25x50mm myself. The reason I did a 6.5-20x50mm Leupold Mark4 M5 is because that is what came in first.
Mike @ CST
I have. the 6.5-20x is nice but I feel I would prefer the 8.5-25x50mm myself. The reason I did a 6.5-20x50mm Leupold Mark4 M5 is because that is what came in first.
Mike @ CST
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSTACTICAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use a M3 fixed scope and really like it. I have been also testing out a Leupold MK4 M5 and it has been nice.
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Mike @ CST </div></div>
I took this using my cell phone the target is 500 yards
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSTACTICAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use a M3 fixed scope and really like it. I have been also testing out a Leupold MK4 M5 and it has been nice.
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Mike @ CST </div></div>
I took this using my cell phone the target is 500 yards
Re: Leupold Mark 4 LR/T
You can make a zero stop out of a piece of brass pipe... I don't remember the diameter though. Unknown here on the hide gave me that tip. It works like a charm on my LR/T, and costs next to nothing.
-Nathan
You can make a zero stop out of a piece of brass pipe... I don't remember the diameter though. Unknown here on the hide gave me that tip. It works like a charm on my LR/T, and costs next to nothing.
-Nathan
