Leupold Mark6 1-6x Optic Updates

[Failure2Stop]

I shot a MK6 with the CMR-W reticle.

While I am not a fan of BDC reticles, it worked fairly well, though it is set up to be center dot zeroed at 200, which is not really my preference.

The dot at 1x isn't great for precision work on targets smaller than 6" from 75 to 150 meters. No issues at higher power where the dot hollows out.

I didn't have the same experience of having to drop down onto targets, so it might be a function of using different targets.

Illumination was a little flickery, which bolsters my preference for bold reticle design.

I had no issue with needing to hold-under as I was using the BDC rather than dialing in drop.

Adjustments had decent, positive tactile clicks.

I do agree that the reticle is a bit small for 1x use, but with the dot intensity set appropriately (no issues seen over 2 days of use in different light conditions other than the above stated occasional flicker) it was easy enough to use.

[armakraut]

Reticle is junk at 1x. For that kind of coin you'd expect better and can get better. It would be a hell of a tossup between leupold and trijicon in a contest of worst modern reticle offerings.

[lwrkeysfisher]

Reticle is junk at 1x. For that kind of coin you'd expect better and can get better. It would be a hell of a tossup between leupold and trijicon in a contest of worst modern reticle offerings.

Agreed. It's funny, they have flash dot technology but only offer it with the H58 reticle.

I think the VX-6 1-6 multigun scope I have now has good illumination, but again the reticle itself sucks.

I was told by a Leupold rep that the TMR reticle shrinks down to provide a nice dot at 1X---I'm not going take his word and be the first to try though.

[bp7178]

Agreed. It's funny, they have flash dot technology but only offer it with the H58 reticle.

I think the VX-6 1-6 multigun scope I have now has good illumination, but again the reticle itself sucks.

I was told by a Leupold rep that the TMR reticle shrinks down to provide a nice dot at 1X---I'm not going take his word and be the first to try though.

They don't have flash dot technology. The term flash dot is proprietary to Schmidt and Bender. Just having a bright reticle doesn't equal flash dot. The flash dot is in simple terms a red dot sight built into a scope, even the fire dot as Leupold calls it, works differently and relies on fiber optics. Leupolds standard reticles, the CMR series etc, just look to use the standard method of reticle illumination as seen with every other scope on the market.

[Pistolero]

Was considering getting one of these but unless a different reticle and better illum come out I won't. Anyone know if the S&B 1-8 will ever be released?

[lwrkeysfisher]

They don't have flash dot technology. The term flash dot is proprietary to Schmidt and Bender. Just having a bright reticle doesn't equal flash dot. The flash dot is in simple terms a red dot sight built into a scope, even the fire dot as Leupold calls it, works differently and relies on fiber optics. Leupolds standard reticles, the CMR series etc, just look to use the standard method of reticle illumination as seen with every other scope on the market.

Sorry, my post was kinda lazy and not clear. The FireDot is certainly not a Flash Dot. I was referring to the second focal plane 5MOA holographic dot in the Leupold MK-8 1.1-8 with H-58 reticle. It's been called a flash dot (metaphorically I'm sure) by multiple industry pro's, and from what I can tell it's very similar. This dot in the MK-6 line with a standard mil-dot reticle would be very appealing to me.

[goteron]

I saw on snipers hide that someone got their mk 6 1-6 through Promotive, so they are shipping, but I don't know to what extent.

I don't even see it on pro motive.

[TheDarkOne]

Sorry, my post was kinda lazy and not clear. The FireDot is certainly not a Flash Dot. I was referring to the second focal plane 5MOA holographic dot in the Leupold MK-8 1.1-8 with H-58 reticle. It's been called a flash dot (metaphorically I'm sure) by multiple industry pro's, and from what I can tell it's very similar. This dot in the MK-6 line with a standard mil-dot reticle would be very appealing to me.

Does anyone know if they are going offer the H-58 in the MK-6? I'm beyond puzzled why they didn't have it as an option since they were using it in the MK-8 already.

With so many mixed reviews, I'm going to have to look through one before I can justify spending the money.

[controlledpairs2]

I don't even see it on pro motive.

last time i was on promotive, it was there. they have the wrong picture up - i think the 3-18x was incorrectly pictured.

[controlledpairs2]

sorry, i havent posted any pictures... work has been busy.

i had a quick opportunity to zero it at 50meters. it was a little frustrating trying to get green tip to group nice and tight.

the days have been overcast this week, so i have not had the chance to see if the illumination is bright enough to fight a sunny day. from what i see so far, i think it will be fine. can't say for sure how itll look on a super bright desert day.

i have noticed that there is a little distortion when i move around under 1x. i do not have a lot of experience w/ variable power optics... is this normal? it is very subtle, but i did notice it when im using it indoors. outside on the flat range, i didnt notice it at all.