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    Quote Originally Posted by Voodoo_Man View Post
    Anyone have or can take "more detailed" pix of the VX-R ?
    Sure what would you like to see specifically?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RHINOWSO View Post
    Been looking for a secondary optic for my SCAR 16 SBR, which wears an Aimpoint Pro in ADM QD mount, sometimes in conjunction with a weapon mounted NVD for night hunting - love the Pro but wanted a day option, low power variable to put on it when the situation warrants.

    As it will be a second optic for the weapon, wanted to keep overall costs down, and as its an SBR, want to keep it light weight as possible. A low end of 1.5x wasn't a problem as I have two other scopes like that and my eyes / brain can work that out.

    After researching it I went with the Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 1.5-4x20mm Firedot-G SPR in an AD-Recon-S, both purchased from James at Otto Firearms. Very similar to the VX-R Patrol 1.25-4x scopes mentioned above, but smaller, lighter, cheaper, and possessing most of the same attributes, with some loss of low end magnification (1.5 vice 1.25) and illumination levels (6 vice 8). It also has a 1 inch tube vice 30MM of the VX-R model.

    I don't really like the illumination controls (the single Leupold gold button on the left side) which goes up one level per press of the button, then flashes, followed by going down one level of brightness per press. But I dont hate it either, its just different. It does have Leupolds new MST - Motion Sensor Technology, which turns the illumination off after 5 minutes - I timed my example and @4+50 the Firedot flashes then turns off at 5 minutes - then the slightest motions turns it back on, which is nice. It appears to be daylight visible at the highest setting, but it isn't as big as an Aimpoint dot as it is only 0.3 mils. (Note that the dot looks bigger than pictured).

    The elevation turrent is marked for Mils and yards for .223 / 55gr / 3100 FPS and custom turrets are available from Leupold, I'll probably do for 5.56 / 62gr / SBR velocities. People who have used it says it works well for them on various Internet reviews.

    Anyway, I haven't been able to shoot it yet but after mounting it I believe it'll fit the bill of being able to help me reach out accurately to 300-400m, as well as see what I'm shooting at.









    (like most scopes, it could benefit from a Switchview lever for faster - easier magnification changes)



    (dot appears bigger and brighter in reality)

    It sounds very similar to the VX-R with lens clarity and dot color being the only difference? Besides price and weight?

    I'd definitely agree that the illumination button needs improvement. It's touchy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by munch520 View Post
    Sure what would you like to see specifically?
    detailed shots of the turrets, adjustment knob, random angles.

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    Yes, very similar since they upgraded to the Mod 1 version. Lens coating, color of the dot, and the 1" vs 30MM tube, which I'm sure accounts for most of the size / weight difference.

    It also doesn't have as much white writing on the side...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Voodoo_Man View Post
    detailed shots of the turrets, adjustment knob, random angles.
    Scope overview


    Brightness button and elevation knob


    Elevation and windage knobs from ejection port side


    Elevation and windage knobs from top


    Magnification control


    Quote Originally Posted by RHINOWSO View Post
    Yes, very similar since they upgraded to the Mod 1 version. Lens coating, color of the dot, and the 1" vs 30MM tube, which I'm sure accounts for most of the size / weight difference.

    It also doesn't have as much white writing on the side...
    You're right on that, I could do without the white graffiti all over it. Almost as bad as a bio-hazard symbol.

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    If Leupold would add an illumination knob and get rid of the button, they would have a low end leader here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by munch520 View Post
    Scope overview


    Brightness button and elevation knob


    Elevation and windage knobs from ejection port side


    Elevation and windage knobs from top


    Magnification control




    You're right on that, I could do without the white graffiti all over it. Almost as bad as a bio-hazard symbol.
    Hey Matt, maybe try a couple of light strokes with a crayon or even some thinned enamel or acrylic paint?? I say light and thinned as you wouldn't want to totally cover the markings, just subdue them a little. Just my .02
    Cheers,
    Glen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Singlestack Wonder View Post
    If Leupold would add an illumination knob and get rid of the button, they would have a low end leader here.
    I wonder if there could be a retro fit rotary knob option? I'm not familiar enough with the way battery orientation would play into this being/not being an option.

    Anyone wanna come up with a solution?! Haha

    Quote Originally Posted by duece71 View Post
    Hey Matt, maybe try a couple of light strokes with a crayon or even some thinned enamel or acrylic paint?? I say light and thinned as you wouldn't want to totally cover the markings, just subdue them a little. Just my .02
    Cheers,
    Glen.
    Might try that. I was thinking I a butler creek rear cap might cover it but none of those fit.

    I emailed you back!

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    I guess the push button & MST illumination is cheaper than the rotary knobs they use on other scopes.

    It isn't the worst setup really, the SRS takes the cake on that one IMO.

    I guess with the MST, daytime you'll be at max illum anyway - the dot itself isn't huge... I guess I'll see how it works out at the range, but overall I'm still happy w/ the optic setup and I fully understood how the illum worked.

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    Thanks for the pix.

    anyone have a link to an online manual?

    I'd like to do some research.

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