Review: Leupold CQBSS-New Pics

**GLOCKMASTER** · 01-13-10, 06:37

Originally Posted by Steve

Jeff. off opic what hair gel do you like?

great report man.

promising but that reticle looks clutterd.?

call yah once im on the ground at shot.

The reticle is not cluttered when it is set on a low power setting and even on a higher powered setting it's still good. I just don't think the camera does the reticle justice.

**GLOCKMASTER** · 01-13-10, 21:20

For those interested there will be reference marks for the elevation and windage dials. I should see a gen 2 version tomorrow and should have some new pictures.

**Steve** · 01-13-10, 22:03

Originally Posted by JFreuler

The reticle is not cluttered when it is set on a low power setting and even on a higher powered setting it's still good. I just don't think the camera does the reticle justice.

Ill take your word and check it out next week

**00bullitt** · 01-14-10, 10:33

Dave Neth, and Team Leupold shooter had a Gen 2 version at the Fort Benning 3 Gun recently. Very nice optic. But at a ridiculous price tag of $2600. Would I pay that?
Probably. This optic is well thought out and fills a great role in CQB and DMR type duties. I'm not fond of FFP reticles in a CQB optic but this scope is at that threshold of needing FFP and can serve both roles very well. In my opinion.....anything more than 6x and the RFP reticles start to max out for their purpose.

I was able to look almost directly at the sun and the firedot was still visible. It had a very translucent appearance to it which helped at the higher powers when the dot increased in size. The H27 reticle was visible through the enlarged firedot. Although the dot is not necessary for those distant engagements, if one had to increase magnification from the low side where the firedot was being utilized to the high side, it would not hinder use of the reticle not obscure the target.

Knobs were nice and big with very tactile clicks and return to zero feature. Glass was typical Leupold quality. Still not european clear but Leupold clear.

It did look to be on the heavy side, but then again....it is a 34mm tube and an 8x optic.

**d90king** · 01-14-10, 11:53

Very nice write up and detailed info. Looking forward to pricing info. I am close to picking up a NF NXS 2.5-10 and this looks to be a nice alternative to put into the mix.

**supersix4** · 01-14-10, 18:45

$2600!!! good grief

**GLOCKMASTER** · 01-15-10, 06:35

Originally Posted by supersix4

$2600!!! good grief

I met with reps from Leupold yesterday. They have not set a price as of yet. However, when they do you would have to understand who this optic was built for and it's purpose.

I have a few new pictures that I will post later this evening.

**rob_s** · 01-15-10, 06:52

If the go-faster "tactical" version is really that expensive, or however expensive it is (and I don't think there's any doubt that it will cost an arm and a leg), hopefully they will offer a hunting version like the rest of their line that will be more than serviceable for 99% of users.