Leupold Mark6 1-6x Optic Updates

**MadAngler1** · 06-11-12, 20:57

Originally Posted by Failure2Stop

Unless your pupils dilate to some extreme size under normal lighting I don't see how exit pupil size effects sight through the optic other than eye-box constraints.

One other thing to consider, the more the magnification range the smaller the exit pupil will be at the high end, one problem I have seen with the 1-8x options.

I'll correct myself and say "eyebox". I apologize for being ignorant:

http://snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...Number=2997452

http://www.shootingtimes.com/2011/01...cpupil_061907/

Eye relief does not appear to be an issue for me. Eyebox is, and like you said, it's more sensitive at higher magnifications. The Accupoint is fairly forgiving on 4x compared to most scopes, but lacks a BDC and useable night time visibility (as I found out the hard way at a Larry Vickers class in Michigan last year...Aimpoints rule the night hands down).

Regardless, the Z6 I've shot is fairly sensitive in the LT-104 mount. As another member pointed out, I should try it with a higher mount. I'll have to think about this. I don't even need a PRS stock to make it work most likely.

A two optic solution might work as well; I just don't know anyone around me who uses it. I rather try it before spending another $600 on an Aimpoint or Trijicon RMR + LaRue Mount.

**lj_1187** · 06-11-12, 23:36

After reading that write up on gear scout, Im a little upset they say it can't be used for speed up close at 1x

**MadAngler1** · 06-13-12, 21:03

Originally Posted by lj_1187

After reading that write up on gear scout, Im a little upset they say it can't be used for speed up close at 1x

That's the consequence of a first focal plane reticule, and only the use of an illuminated reticule.

Advantage Swarovski Z6i and S&B short dot. I guess you get what you pay for so to speak.

**Failure2Stop** · 06-13-12, 21:36

Originally Posted by MadAngler1

That's the consequence of a first focal plane reticule, and only the use of an illuminated reticule.

While I disagree that the issue is with the focal plane, I do agree that the CMR reticle is not my first choice, and why I am more interested in the TMR and SPR/firedot reticles.

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**lj_1187** · 06-14-12, 12:44

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

In this video Kyle Lamb from Viking Tactics says at 1x the CMR reticle is as faster as his eotech. I guess I will see when it arrives. Hopefully in a couple weeks.

I will try the 762 CMR because I want to run mine like a carbine with the ability to make longer precision shots without adjusting. I figure the BDC ret should be good out to 600y or so. I plan to get the Leupold custom dials whenever they are released for the Mark 6 as well.

**LRB45** · 06-24-12, 20:46

I'm a bit confused here, some are talking about a VX-6 and others are referring to the Mark 6. Are these the same scope?

Also I have been looking at the VX-R Patrol Tactical on SWFA site and was wondering what the opinion on this scope was? A lot closer to what I could afford if it is a good scope.

**Singlestack Wonder** · 06-24-12, 21:16

Originally Posted by LRB45

I'm a bit confused here, some are talking about a VX-6 and others are referring to the Mark 6. Are these the same scope?

Also I have been looking at the VX-R Patrol Tactical on SWFA site and was wondering what the opinion on this scope was? A lot closer to what I could afford if it is a good scope.

No. Two completely different scopes.