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 Re: Why do they still use them..?
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08/20/23 05:06 AM
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They work? Well Leupold works, vortex is more questionable
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Re: Why do they still use them..?
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08/20/23 10:09 AM
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I was told by many the Leupold Mk5 was the answer to their problems but many more said they still have tracking problems. I took a chance because I am a Leupold fan. I paid retail for a new 5-25 illuminated and put it on a new rifle. I fought issues with that rifle until I set an old SS on it and the issues were suddenly gone. Leupold replaced the erector and said there wasn’t anything wrong with old one. I sent it down the road when it came back with a clean bill of health. I now have a ZCO on my rifle but that old, heavy, ugly SS 5-20 is sitting on the bench in rings just waiting.
I’d say they can all fail, but if a brand is known for issues, they probably have issues. Leupold went from a single spring to a two spring erector, to fix their problems on the Mk 5, it was worth a try. Hell, maybe they are twice as good as the Mk4.
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Re: Why do they still use them..?
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08/20/23 01:00 PM
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Are they getting a different product than what the average joe can buy? In some cases, yes. In some cases, yes. Some people are that way. In some cases, yes. Additionally, opposed to change/creatures of habit/familiarity and "if it aint broke don't fix it". This was the first reply. And did do a great job of answering the real questions.
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Re: Why do they still use them..?
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08/20/23 01:02 PM
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I was told by many the Leupold Mk5 was the answer to their problems but many more said they still have tracking problems. I took a chance because I am a Leupold fan. I paid retail for a new 5-25 illuminated and put it on a new rifle. I fought issues with that rifle until I set an old SS on it and the issues were suddenly gone. Leupold replaced the erector and said there wasn’t anything wrong with old one. I sent it down the road when it came back with a clean bill of health. I now have a ZCO on my rifle but that old, heavy, ugly SS 5-20 is sitting on the bench in rings just waiting.
I’d say they can all fail, but if a brand is known for issues, they probably have issues. Leupold went from a single spring to a two spring erector, to fix their problems on the Mk 5, it was worth a try. Hell, maybe they are twice as good as the Mk4. I know of a Leupold MK8 ($$$$$) that out of the box failed to track. It was sent in. A new one was sent to the customer. Customer sold the new one, and bought a NF ATACR for probably even, or less money. Leupold problem solved by getting rid of it.
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Re: Why do they still use them..?
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08/21/23 02:55 PM
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Leupold Mk5 is a great scope with a great track record.
Vortex is a warranty with a complimentary scope.
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Re: Why do they still use them..?
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08/23/23 06:38 PM
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If I had a certain budget for a rifle & scope combo I would definitely be spending more of that budget on the scope than I would on the rifle. High end scopes do a lot more to enhance the shooting experience than the rifle itself does.
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