Rifle Scopes USO LR17 3.2-17 vs. Leupold Mark 6 3-18
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Mk6 is so much lighter than any US optics I've owned.
Do you think that you sacrifice some durability or quality in the process of getting to that lighter weight?
I've saw some commercial or ad or something where a guy was hammering a nail with his NF. I own an F1 H58 and Lupy Mk8, and MK6's. I don't plan on hammering any nails with any of my Optics! I really like Lupys as I have the MK8 3.5-25 and a CQBSS along with the MK6. I think it all depends on what your "mission" is. I have a Cqbss on my KAC ECC and an MK6 3-18 on my KAC EC. The F1 is on a 308 bolt gun. The MK8 3.5-25 is on my 300WM.
I wouldn't say Lupy's "Reputation" is any better than Nightforce. I think they are both really quaily items that each have their place.
I wouldn't say Lupy's "Reputation" is any better than Nightforce. I think they are both really quaily items that each have their place.
I would say, having owned both, durability and repeatability will definitely be better on the uso. Glass will be a toss up. The mk 6 has elevation turrets that take some getting used to. The uso will have a great amount of options available so you can get exactly what you want. The ereck knob is really good (in my opinion). With the leupy you get what they give you for the most part. For an extra grand you can get illumination. Don't get me wrong, I like my mark 6, but I got it largely for it's wt. and size since it is on a hunting rifle.
Oops!! Sorry!! Just sub USO in for most of my comments. I only owned a few but sold them all.
Leupold for the military pricing.
Sold them all to buy NF?
No sold them all because they were too heavy. And Lupy LE prices are the bomb. That's one reason I went almost all Lupy.
I sold my LR-17 and now have the Leupold Mark 6 3-18. Very happy with my choice. The LR17 was to long and heavy for my AR10. The Mark 6 3-18 is the perfect fit.
Each has Pro's and Con's and each company in my experience has good CS and makes a quality scope. Features and your application will decide for you. I like USO and use several. Mark 6 is lighter but the USO is a tank. USO has better reticle options. both can have capped windage. EREK knob versus the mark6 turret options. Leupold has move mounting options due to the large erector box on the USO. USO eye box is friendlier and has better glass in my opinion. both are USA made ...
If I was trying to save weight on a carbine or short handy style rifle I would go Mark 6. If it was a full blown precision tac rig, I would go USO.
If I was trying to save weight on a carbine or short handy style rifle I would go Mark 6. If it was a full blown precision tac rig, I would go USO.
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