Best Leupold for 18" SPR(style) build?

[Dave L.]

Hey guys, I'm looking for advice on Leupold MK4 optics for a Rifle-length VIS w/Noveski 18" SPR barrel.

I would like the optic to cover the majority of the effective range of the rifle past 50 meters.

Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave

[TWR]

It's hard to beat the 3.5-10 power range. I'd personaly stay away from the 50 mm objective, it adds considerable weight and gives little in return.

[Dave L.]

It's hard to beat the 3.5-10 power range. I'd personaly stay away from the 50 mm objective, it adds considerable weight and gives little in return.

That's kinda what I was leaning toward. So Illuminated Mil-dot or Ill. Tactical Milling reticle?

[TREE FROG]

Dave it really depends on your over all application ( Mildot vs. TMR and SPR average light conditions and distances you in tend to have an average target engament. I would look for a good first Focal plane Scope Illume Ret NVG comp if needed ? your choice MILDOT, TMR, SPR If you need to make quick adjustments M3, M2 type turrets M1 1/4 per clicks for those occasion witch require you to thread the needle , but in the past I would go to hold over’s be for I'm running for the turrets Mildot ,TMR,SPR all provide ranging capability and can be used for hold overs I would stay away from going wth more power but thats just me .

[Paulinski]

I went with Mark 4 3-9X36 with TMR reticle.

[twodollarbill]

Check out the Mark 4 1.5-5x20mm MR/T M2 Illum. Special Purpose Reticle Model # 56994
Also look at LaRue Tactical SPR / M4 Scope Mount QD LT-104

I'm looking for this setup arriving at my place on 12/25

[Dave L.]

Check out the Mark 4 1.5-5x20mm MR/T M2 Illum. Special Purpose Reticle Model # 56994
Also look at LaRue Tactical SPR / M4 Scope Mount QD LT-104

I'm looking for this setup arriving at my place on 12/25

I have looked at this- great set-up for 14.5" and 16, I just need a little more power for this gun.

[Dave L.]

I went with Mark 4 3-9X36 with TMR reticle.

They don't make this scope with Illuminated Reticle do they???

[Paulinski]

They don't make this scope with Illuminated Reticle do they???

Yes they do. Mine is illuminated.

[TWR]

I've never owned (I have used) an illuminated reticle and see no need for them on a precision scope. I have used the mil-dot scopes but with the lazer range finders to me they kind of make them obselete. I have gone to the standard duplex reticles and just range, then crank up the turrets, if I was quicker (and smarter) the mil-dot might be as good but for me they're not.


I love my 1.5-5 leupold but for a precision rig I prefer more magnification yet not so much that an adjustable objective is needed so that leaves me with the 3.5-10 VXIII or MK4 40MM scopes. YMMV