Review: Leupold CQBSS-New Pics

**Chris Rhines** · 01-15-10, 08:06

Looks like a fantastic optic, and I'd love to get my mitts on one to wring it out. That said, $2600 is a lot to spend on a 3-gun toy, and I don't see this scope being $2000 more capable than my Burris.

-C

**JMW2** · 01-15-10, 11:25

Originally Posted by piggly_wiggly

Taggage for weight data

Weight is 23oz

There is a different mount with the gen 2 version. It weighs in at 10oz.

**GLOCKMASTER** · 01-15-10, 17:51

Originally Posted by rob_s

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.

Rob I hear what you're saying. I'm sure if this optic is a big success they will offer a version for other shooters to enjoy.

**GLOCKMASTER** · 01-15-10, 17:52

Yesterday I was able to get a few pictures of an improved version of the CQBSS.

**VA_Dinger** · 01-15-10, 18:00

Very impressive, I will be very interested in buying one when they become available.

**SeriousStudent** · 01-15-10, 18:43

That is a potential stumbling block on the price. $2600 is the usually advertised price for which I can buy a Schmidt and Bender Short Dot.

If I ever decided to try and get some of my money back by selling it, I think it might be easier with the S&B? Do you gents think that many people would pay $2000 to $2400 for a used Leupold?

If they throw in a mount with that, it would help the equation. But I would likely end up putting it in a Bobro or Larue mount anyway.

I know Larue makes a 34mm mount, but cannot find one from Bobro in that size.

That 8x makes it so tempting for an SPR or Recce build, however.....

**Victor** · 01-15-10, 19:22

Great review and it looks as if Leupy REALLY did listen to the war fighters on this one!

Vic

**scottryan** · 01-15-10, 20:05

I think the most innovative thing about this is the whole eyepiece is turned to adjust the magnification.

This will be much easier to manipulate quickly especially with heavy gloves on than the ring dial with the square stud used currently on their products.

I would like to see this feature on the whole product line, both combat and sporting products.