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    Posted: May/25/2008 at 17:07
I have a LNIB 10 power Mark 4 scope. I do not like exposed adjustments. Can the the factory change them to the ones with a covers.? 
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Originally posted by ap3572001 ap3572001 wrote:

I have a LNIB 10 power Mark 4 scope. I do not like exposed adjustments. Can the the factory change them to the ones with a covers.? 
I guess wht I ma asking is , can You change M1 knobs to M3 ( with covers).
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Leupold can change M1 to M3 or the reverse - just add money.  My take on it though is that if you have a scope of this type you may be better off trading it to SWFA for the exact scope you want. The fixed 10x is neither a hunting or a target scope it is designed for military and police sniper use. Hunters typically prefer a variable power scope to add flexability of using it at closer distances. Target shooters typically want a higher power optic after all they are using a solid rest and more power is better for benchrest shooting.  I have owned the 10x M3  version of the Leupold Mark 4 and I will advise that you may not like what you get if you go that route because the clicks are 1 click is 1moa and moves 1 inch at 100. The M1 knobs that you object to are wonderful useful knobs and are 1/4 moa and each click moves 1/4 inch at 100.   see http://www.kentonindustries.com/ for a better understanding of what can be done with what you have. If you still want knobs with covers use the form on samplelist and trade the scope you have for a scope that better meets your needs like a
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ap3572001 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/26/2008 at 01:37
Thank You . I will look into trading, For me knobs that are NOT protected are useless. I know that the set up I have now is great. Just not for me.  So, for what type if shooting is the M3 - 10 power fixed is best for? 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nic K. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/27/2008 at 13:04
You can change the M1 to an M3, but the M3's do not have covers either, they will however be a lower profile adjustment.  You can't install the standard target adjustments, (the ones with covers) on a tactical style maintube, unless its a Mark 4 PR eddition.
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You could trade it towards an IOR fixed 10x.  http://www.swfa.com/pc-10113-292-ior-10x42-tactical-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx

It has target turrets but they do have caps to cover them and the glass will be noticeably better than the Leuplold.
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I agree that the adjustments aren't needed for hunting big game at 300 yards.
I don't believe for a minute Leupold developed the M1 and M3's for "wannabees". They are a scope designed for the intended purpose of sniper/counter-sniper use. They are used by law enforcement and the military extensively. They have an excellent reputation because they are a very good scope, as many members here can attest to.
I also own a few Nikon Monarchs and they are a very good scope for the money. I would not get rid of any of my better Leupold's for one, though.



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 That would depend on what grade Monarch I had ... and which Leupold you're talking about .... some leupolds are lousey compared to the higher end Monarchs  .
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tahqua Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/02/2008 at 17:46
Anything with a II on down and I agree with that. In fact they say the VX-II is the equivalent of the VariX-III. Not from what I have seen.

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