Scott G Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Are the illuminated reticles on Leupold VXIII and MR/T M2 1.5-5 type scopes visible during the day, or are they only useful for extreme overcast or shadows? Or even then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STInky Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I've got the MR/T M2 1.5-5 and I love it....but the illumination is not for daytime use. Maybe, as you say, on an overcast day.....but it's most useful in the dusky & dark times. Don't get the impression that it's going to light up like a true "red dot" scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 That's what I was thinking when I bought my 1.5x5x20 illum ret. Can't see it in sunlight, even with the cover closed on the objective lens. Great for twilight, though. If you like the Leupolds, get the non-illuminated one and save some $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Scott If you are not firmly set on Leupold take a look at the Meopta moestar 1-4x with illuminated K-dot reticle. I like leupold and have several on other rifles but always approach optics with an open mind. When I found the Meopta it fit my style of 3-gun shooting to a T. It has an incredible field of view, Superb light transmition true 1 power at 1x setting, and best of all it is fully daytime illuminated. Mounted to a Larue SPR mount it is a solid set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 What does a Meopta like that go for? $? Wheels are turning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwat Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Does the Meopta K-dot have a "standard" reticle as back up in case of battery/electrical failure? Also found a Burris Euro Diamond E-dot 1x4 - any experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Best price I found was $719.00 plus shipping The reticle is still there if the batteries drained or electronics failed. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 What do you think about this reticle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 My opinion is that reticle is a tad busy and gives me too much to look at thru the scope. In 3-gun shooting I figure the majority of my shots are closer than 100 yds. I like a dot and do not care for circles. Horizontal stadia are nice to help avoid canting. A stadia below the aiming point (verticle) is OK to aid in holdover on the occasional long shot. I think I just described the Kdot in the Meopta. Why a stadia line above the circle as in the Mueller? My only druther to the Kdot is the dot could be a tad smaller at high magnification but again would only serve better for long shots. What if they could make the dot adjustable in size with a turn of a knob like the brightness control? That would be slick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacMan Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 What do you think about this reticle? Right idea but flawed execution, it was a pipe dream from over a year ago and that scope is no where on the market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) Sorry to get off of the subject: What about Leupold Illuminated reticles? Edited November 23, 2006 by .40AET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGDM Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Leupold is working hard to design an illuminated reticle that is visible in high light. There are several factors that must be considered so we must be patient. The SPR is a great, all around reticle and was designed to be used for close engagements and long engagements. The reticle must be NVG visible for MIL/LE and also visible during high ligh situations. I helped with the design of this optic and have been using it in combat for quite some time and used by several shooters in 3 Gun. I think the fix for the reticle is close and will be kept affordable. Hope this answered yer question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STInky Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Leupold is working hard to design an illuminated reticle that is visible in high light. There are several factors that must be considered so we must be patient. The SPR is a great, all around reticle and was designed to be used for close engagements and long engagements. The reticle must be NVG visible for MIL/LE and also visible during high ligh situations. I helped with the design of this optic and have been using it in combat for quite some time and used by several shooters in 3 Gun. I think the fix for the reticle is close and will be kept affordable. Hope this answered yer question. SGDM.......Is this "affordable fix" your speaking of a way to retro-fit current illuminated reticles, or am I just reading in to your post what I want to ???? That would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGDM Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Don't know fer now but will know more on Thurs after the Leupold humma. Adios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harm152 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Any more news on the Leupold? I am considering one of these as well as the IOR 1.1-4 or maybe the IOR 1.5-8. I would prefer something American made, but the IORs seem like they are well built and have very good features to boot. Right now I have the simmons 1.5-5 pro diamond. Decent scope. would rather have somethign a little better. I have been reading negative comments about the Leupold having less light transmission and smaller FOV than the IORs I am primarily looking at a good scope for 3 gun, but want something durable as well, decent chance I could deploy overseas in the next few years.... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGDM Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Alright...there is a new scope in the works. We all sat down and told Leupold what was required and this is what you can expect. Cost - Less that $3000 American. 1-12 power Night Vision When puchased, you will be flown to Oregon and have your "chip" inserted in the frontal lobe. Not really! They are working hard to put out what is required and I think it will be out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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