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gotBOOST
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/22/2013 Location: Minnesota Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Posted: October/22/2013 at 18:48 |
Hey guys new to the forum but have been on here many times checking it out!
I am in the market for a 1-4x scope, with a budget of right around $400. I believe I've narrowed it down to the Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4x with the SPR reticle, haven't been able to find many reviews on it though. So I would like to hear some opinions on this scope! Also what other options are there for that price point? I've looked into the Burris MTAC and I am not really a fan of the reticle. Thanks in advance. |
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koshkin
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In that price range, you should also take a look at Hi-Lux/Leatherwood CMR4 1-4x24. If you the reticle works for you, I would take it over Leupold's Mark AR.
For just a touch more money you can also get Vortex PST 1-4x24.
In the $500 and under these are the two 1-4x scopes I find myself recommending more often than not. I like many of the newer Leupld scopes, but not the MARK AR. If you want a Leupold, the cheapest Leupold I like is the VX-R. There is a VX-R Patrol 1.25-4x20 that comes with the SPR reticle if you like that, but the cost goes up some. ILya |
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gotBOOST
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/22/2013 Location: Minnesota Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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I've checked out the CMR also and haven't liked the reticle.
I am really set on a budget of $400 so the Vortex PST and Leupold VXR Patrol are out of the question. If I did have the extra cash to spend I would be going with the PST. What other options are out there, any good reviews of the Mark AR? |
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Marine24
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Swung by the local Cabelas to see if I could handle a Sig P227 and happened to pick up a Mark AR 1.5-4X. Not a bad scope given the price point. Not particularly bright, but objective size and being indoors probably had a lot to do with it.
Glass was reasonably clear, but the PST is noticeably better and my SWFA 1-4X even more so.. Didn't notice any image aberrations swinging the rifle and no major issues looking through the glass with both eyes open. One thing I really liked about it was the weight. Not the most scientific evaluation of the Mark AR, but overall if you are just looking for something to put on a range gun, this wouldn't be be a bad choice.
This review might help as well. |
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gotBOOST
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/22/2013 Location: Minnesota Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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I've checked out that review! Has some good insight on that scope.
I am thinking of possibly raising my budget and looking at the Vortex PST or the VXR Patrol as koshkin mentioned. What's the difference between the VX-R and the VX-R Partrol? |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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The Vortex warranty is worth trying to figure a way to bump up to that scope. Its a no fault warranty so if you accidentally drop it they fix it.
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