Leupold Mark6 1-6x Optic Updates

[TehLlama]

From everything I've read and seen, this is either going to be a tremendous hit for the lightweight low powered variable scene, or a flop, but given the reaction of Kyle Lamb to it, I'm inclined to think Leupy may have gotten it right, especially when their rep mentioned the price point.

Anybody gotten a chance to see it up close yet?

Any details on reticle, if it's going to be offered with BDC turret markings, and final weight with mount?

I'm sure there are going to be inevitable comparisons between this and the Z6i, as well as other optics, and be tied in with speculation regarding the Army Squad Optic competition, but if this really is the CQBSS for mortals, I'm probably in the early adoption team.

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

WHat did Kyle say? I saw his endorsement of the MK8 but not this?

[Robb Jensen]

I shoot an AR with one on it yesterday,it's a damn nice scope.

[thopkins22]

Did the illumination overcome daylight? I never really got my mind around whether or not the CQBSS actually did. Some people said yes, some people said no, and still others said yes but only with certain models.

[Robb Jensen]

Did the illumination overcome daylight? I never really got my mind around whether or not the CQBSS actually did. Some people said yes, some people said no, and still others said yes but only with certain models.

Yes it was similar to the illumination of a Burris 1-4x XTR. IIRC the suggested retail is $1500

[Alaskapopo]

Yes it was similar to the illumination of a Burris 1-4x XTR. IIRC the suggested retail is $1500

The Burris XTR is not that good from what I recall in the illumination department. But it sounds like Leupold is getting better than the previously un usable illumination in the daylight.
Pat

[rob_s]

I have a VX-R Patrol 1.25-4 here. I've only turned it on outside and used it to zero, and fired a couple of mags at 25 yards, but so far it's bright enough to see outdoors. I'll use it in a class this weekend and have more to report.

FWIW, I don't think the production version of this 1-6 is going to be out for quite a little bit. I have an email from Leupold around here somewhere from when I got the 1.25-4 I'll have to try and dig up.

[krm375]

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gears...d-mark-6-1-6x/

Link from Gear Scout. This scope looks pretty good.

[crossgun]

Like Kyle said do not touch it unless you want to buy one because you will want it. best in the class that I have seen. Hopefully it comes of as shown at SHOT.

Still a little pricey for most I believe but less expensive than those it can really be compared against.

Good glass is not really that expensive they just know they can get it.

[JChops]

I really respect Lamb's opinion but how is the "tube effect" at 1x?

I'm very interested for a build.