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    Posted: February/10/2012 at 12:51

There’s limited choices among scout scopes and most of those choices are fixed powers. SWFA through the efforts of Leupold’s custom shop has put together the Leupold 1.5-5x33 VX-R Scout Scope.

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http://swfa.com/Leupold-15-5x33-VX-R-30mm-Scout-Scope-P69513.aspx

  • Matte Finish
  • FireDot Duplex Reticle
  • 30mm Tube
  • 1-Button Illumination
  • Vibration Sensor
  • Index Matched Lens Coatings
  • Lead-Free Edge-Blackened Lenses
    • Dot size @ 100 yds = 4.7in/12cm (lower power) & 0.79in/2cm (high power)

      Battery Life = 120hrs if used continuously (do not allow to go into standby mode or be turned off) on the highest illumination setting.

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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SVT_Tactical Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/10/2012 at 14:50
      One of these on the ruger Gunsite Scout would be a nice handy rifle!  Might have to see about making that combo happen.............
       
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sparky Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/10/2012 at 17:49
      I was thinking the same thing. 
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      nice job!

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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote flinch Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/10/2012 at 18:49
      Does anyone know the actual low and high magnification values of this scope? I know Leupold will round these values and was wondering what they were. Also, how heavy is it?

      Also, for anyone who has this scope, is it too big for a scout setup in that it is a 30 mm tube?

      Thanx to anyone for info.
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/10/2012 at 20:38
      Welcome to Optics Talk, flinch. 

      What's the "vibration sensor" for? 

      Nice scope! 
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/11/2012 at 00:12
      Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

      Welcome to Optics Talk, flinch. 

      What's the "vibration sensor" for? 

      Nice scope! 

      If the scope has not been moving for a bit, the illumination shuts off.  When it detects movement again, it comes back on.

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      Nifty lookin' scope. The weight is listed as 6.6... that can't be correct can it? That scope may also be the ticket on Ruger 1A type rifles that are "scope-challenged" due to the limited rearward mounting abilities. 
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/11/2012 at 07:41
      Thanks, Koshkin. 

      Leupold has been coming on strong lately. 
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote flinch Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/11/2012 at 09:44
      That is why I was inquiring about the weight, because it was the same weight listed for the 1 inch model and that did not make sense. Should have been clearer in my post, sorry.
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/11/2012 at 14:05
      Originally posted by bugsNbows bugsNbows wrote:

      Nifty lookin' scope. The weight is listed as 6.6... that can't be correct can it?    

      Ya, is that right?? 
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/12/2012 at 16:33
      That weight spec is wrong. I'll get a full set of accurate specs from Leupold tomorrow.
       
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote PaulB84 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/16/2012 at 16:55
      OK this thread/product turned me from a lurker into a member

      I got serious TODAY about looking for an optic for my marlin guide gun.  Been bouncing all over ever since I realized that eye relief matters and neither the SWFA 1-4 nor the TR24 was gonna cut it. 

      After spending the entire day looking I found this....are they currently available??

      This looks like exactly what I need.  What MOA is the center illuminated dot?  Battery life? Is the side turret a focus knob or illumination adjustment? 

      VERY excited about this scope...
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/16/2012 at 17:07
      Paul,
       
      Welcome to the OT! After being on backorder from Leupold for several months we received a shipment in last week. They all went out to backorders but we do have more on order. Just don't have an ETA on the next shipment Sad.
       
      The dot is fairly small. Maybe around 4 MOA. I'll see if leupold has the exact spec, as well as battery life.
       
      The side turret is the illumination dial.
       
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      Looks like an ideal scope for a Marlin Guide Gun or a SOCOM M1a etc. I wouldnt mind having one. HMMM

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      Originally posted by Brady Brady wrote:

      Paul,
       
      Welcome to the OT! After being on backorder from Leupold for several months we received a shipment in last week. They all went out to backorders but we do have more on order. Just don't have an ETA on the next shipment Sad.
       
      The dot is fairly small. Maybe around 4 MOA. I'll see if leupold has the exact spec, as well as battery life.
       
      The side turret is the illumination dial.
       
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      bummer, no manual focus and not in stock Indian
      well, I'm still interested.  If I want one, should I back order it now?  (are you taking backorders for the next shipment?)
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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/17/2012 at 07:50

      You really don't need a parallax adjustment with this low of a magnification. The ocular adjustment it has will be all you need.

      Yes I would advise placing an order now and getting in line. We don't charge you now and you can cancel at any time. This will insure allocation to you as we ship the backorders out in order they are placed.

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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/17/2012 at 08:01
      Here's an accurate spcs list.

      Dot size @ 100 yds = 4.7in/12cm (lower power)  &  0.79in/2cm (high power)

      Battery Life = 120hrs if used continuously (do not allow to go into standby mode or be turned off) on the highest illumination setting.    

      VX•R 1.5-5 FireDot Scout
      Specifications

      Actual Magnification X

       

      4.8 (High)

      1.8 (Low)

      FOV @ 100 Yards/Meters

      feet

      16.2

      38 

      meter

      5.4

       

      Optimum Eye Relief

      inch

      6.75 (High)

      8 (Low)

      mm

      171.45

      203.2

      Unrestricted Objective Lens Diameter

      inch

      1.3

       

      mm

      33.02

       

      Unrestricted Eye Lens Diameter

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      Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote flinch Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February/17/2012 at 08:11
      Brady,

      Thanx for putting on the actual numbers, I emailed Leupold for them and they did not give them to me.

      They must have high school kids answering their emails, because every time I have asked for information from them it has been either wrong or very vague.
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      Hmm, could be a good match for my 45/70 scout rail.
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