While the most noticeable attribute of Leupold’s new VX-6HD rifle scope is its snazzy tool-less turret caps, what you can’t see is more remarkable. Leupold has installed the guts of its venerable Mark 5HD scopes in the new Gen 2 version of its equally venerable VX-6HD line, introduced last month at SHOT Show. That’s noteworthy … Read more
When it comes to precision optics, few names carry the weight of Leupold’s Mark series. The new Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52 represents a fascinating evolution in this storied line, bringing together decades of military heritage with modern optical engineering. As someone who’s spent countless hours behind various iterations of Leupold scopes, I was particularly intrigued … Read more
The 46th Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), owned and operated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), concluded last Friday, Jan. 26, and by all measures was deemed a resounding success. This year’s show set new benchmarks for industry engagement with an expanded show floor, a record-high number of exhibitors and an array … Read more
While organizing my safe recently, I placed a Leupold VX-3i LRP rifle scope mounted in a ZRODelta DLOC mount on top of an upright rifle box. While leaning down and diving back into the safe, I hip-checked the box with my thicc curves and sent the scope flying. It fell like a box of rocks from my … Read more
You’ve wanted to add a red dot sight to your everyday carry pistol, but it’s not that easy. First, your slide’s not milled to mount a red dot. Second, most pistol red dots aren’t made for small-framed carry guns. They’re big and bulky and you’ll have to buy a new holster. The new Leupold DeltaPoint … Read more
Give gifts that can be depended on with Leupold’s seasonal holiday gift guide. Since the shopping season is in full swing, Leupold is pitching in by suggesting some of their top sellers and most popular items, perfect as gifts (or additions to your own wish list) during the holidays. Any and everything in the list … Read more
For about six months now I have been shooting with this Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25×56. And absolutely love it. Okay, maybe love is a bit much. To love a scope, I’d have to have it for more than six months; my relationship with this Leupy is still fairly new. So maybe I should say I’m open … Read more
New for 2019, the Freedom RDS changes the game when it comes to consistency and durability in a red dot sight. Leupold took over 70 years of optics knowledge and created a red dot that is tough as nails and priced to wow. Don’t believe us? Let’s take a closer look at the Freedom RDS. … Read more
It’s a question that comes up in gun groups on a regular basis: what’s the best AR-15 scopes under X dollars? And just as regularly comes the stream of replies, most forgetting a minor detail beyond their own bias one way or another: application. What’s the intended use of said affordably priced optic? How rigorously … Read more
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