A good place to order a Leupold Mr/t 1.5-5 SPR Illuminated for 7.62

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

A good place to order a Leupold Mr/t 1.5-5 SPR Illuminated for 7.62 (gasp!!). Anybody know of a place with some in stock?

[5pins]

I did ‘t know that there was a specific reticle for the 7.62.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

I think the drop compensator is bullet specific.

[SHIVAN]

Leupold Mark 4 1.5-5x20mm MR/T M2 SPR Illuminated (#56994) has a reticle that works for 7.62 175gr...

http://www2.leupold.com/products/reticles_SPR.htm

If you have a C&R or other discount, order it from Midway USA (http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=788164&t=11082005) for sure.

[SHIVAN]

From the SPR manual (http://www2.leupold.com/resources/downloads/Leupold_SPR_Manual.pdf):


The Leupold Special Purpose Reticle (SPR) was designed to allow users to successfully engage targets with greater flexibility than generally possible with other reticle styles. This reticle also preserves the instinctive fire capabilities of the Leupold Circle Dot reticle in short range, low magnification engagements typical of Close Quarter Battle in the 21st century. This unique blend of capabilities allows the various optics platforms equipped with this reticle to perform equally well in open desert, heavy cover, or the urban environment.

A key component in the operation of the Leupold Special Purpose Reticle is the ability to estimate range using the milliradians (mils) scale. A milliradian
is a unit of measure that corresponds to different distances at different ranges.

For example:

The subtension of 1 mil equals 3.6 inches at 100 yards or 36 inches at 1,000 yards. In metric units, the correspondence is 1 mil equals 10 centimeters at 100 meters or 1 meter at 1,000 meters. Knowing this subtension and knowing the size of the target (or a reference object near the target) allows the distance to the target to be estimated with considerable accuracy.

The SPR Reticle is comprised of a three heavy posts connected by fine stadia lines, much like the German #4 reticle. On the fine stadia, large tic marks are located at 5 mil intervals, with small tics bisecting the large tics which indicate 2.5 mil intervals. A large center circle of 10 mil diameter surrounds a fine, .3 mil dot which is located at the intersection of the fine crosshair and provides a quick point of acquisition. Fine stadia are .1 mil thick, while thicker posts are .5 mil thick. The 2.5 mil tic marks are .3 mil wide, while the wider 5 mil hash marks are .5 mil wide. All subtensions indicated are with the riflescope set on the highest power. The result is a reticle that allows
numerous different measuring possibilities and almost limitless ranging ability for the trained operator.

The hash marks and tic marks on the vertical crosswire are calibrated to two popular long range service rounds, the 5.56mm NATO SS109 at 2800 fps
(carbine velocity) and the 7.62mm NATO 118 LR at 2600 fps (rifle velocity). After properly zeroing the rifle or carbine, the tic marks will correspond with bullet drop at the ranges listed below. (See Table 1) Actual distance values can vary by +/- 20 meters at the indicated distance depending on actual target size.

As can be seen from the accompanying diagram (Table 2) the mil tic marks and hash marks can be used as range estimating devices, provided a target of 1 or 2 meter height is available. This range estimating ability will allow the user to quickly and accurately estimate distance and engage targets at longer ranges. At close range, the large circle allows rapid target acquisition when ranging is not necessary and the target is still within the Point Blank Range (PBR) of the weapon.

To use the system, accurately estimate the range to the target using the mil system, then, use the corresponding aiming point that is matched to your cartridge to engage the target. For targets that are inside 200 yards, a center mass shot can be achieved by using the center aiming dot and a 100 yard zero.

[Tzoid]

The Ultimate place would be Leupold but only if you are Federal LE.

If not PM me I have a source that is normally cheaper then Optics Planet and Midway and the rest.

[SHIVAN]

...cheaper then Optics Planet and Midway and the rest.

What is the price @ your source?

[5pins]

Ok, so it's only one reticle for both. That’s what I thought. Midway is out of stock but you can back order. I have a dealer account their and can get them a lot less.

[Tzoid]

If you have an account at Midway then go that route.

My Source sells on the SigForum and sells them for 789.99 pm me and I will give you his name and number.

[SHIVAN]

If you have an account at Midway then go that route.

Yeah, that's pretty much a steal, huh? :D

[Tzoid]

Maybe

I have a buddy that also has an account at Midway but that does not always mean really low prices.

The normal retail on the scope is 849.99 so I'm curious to see how much cheaper they will sell it for.

My Source at 789.99 is pretty good IMHO and he has stock. I was lucky enough to get mine on the LEO discount and that is way...... cheaper

[5pins]

The discounts from Midway are hit and miss. On some items the savings is almost none (sometimes It is none). On some items it can be very nice. On this scope it’s vary good. My price is about $680.

[Tzoid]

Winner winner chicken dinner... lol

get you one..

I do recommend the LaRue LT104-30 :)

[Grey]

I have this scope on my XCR in a LaRue mount. I don’t think you will be disappointed.