I know the Nightforce vs Leupold subject has been beaten to death here but I am really torn on this. I have previously owned a Mark 4 3.5-10x40 M3 and really only sold it because I wanted matching turrets. After getting a SS 10X HD and while it is a great scope I missed the variable I had before.
Also, I traded off the rifle and am trying to go a bit lighter on the new one (Remington 700P).
I know that Leupold's reputation has suffered as of late but can anyone tell me the following (specifically pertaining to the M5 would be nice but all Mark 4 feedback is welcome) :
1) Are the Mark 4 scopes still made in the USA?
2) Have you personally seen any reticles that are canted and if so were they fixed without complaint?
3) Have you had any tracking issues with your Mark 4?
I am having a hard time paying the extra when I don't need illumination nor the zero stops that the NXS offers. I would like to but that is basically what I paid for the rifle so it is a rather large difference to me.
ETA: It would have been a $1K difference but I gave the F1 a $100 credit for having rings.
Also, I traded off the rifle and am trying to go a bit lighter on the new one (Remington 700P).
I know that Leupold's reputation has suffered as of late but can anyone tell me the following (specifically pertaining to the M5 would be nice but all Mark 4 feedback is welcome) :
1) Are the Mark 4 scopes still made in the USA?
2) Have you personally seen any reticles that are canted and if so were they fixed without complaint?
3) Have you had any tracking issues with your Mark 4?
I am having a hard time paying the extra when I don't need illumination nor the zero stops that the NXS offers. I would like to but that is basically what I paid for the rifle so it is a rather large difference to me.
ETA: It would have been a $1K difference but I gave the F1 a $100 credit for having rings.