Rifle scope evaluations- surprising results

[Northrick]

Originally Posted by Threerun

The results were really amazing. All Leupold scopes tested failed, and failed miserably. All Vortex scope failed, and failed miserably. In fact most scopes failed, and failed miserably. Zeiss- same.

When you say "failed" what does that mean exactly? Did they actually break or just need to be re-zeroed? While being accurate is quite important there are other factors in what makes a good scope good. Often the animals show up in dim light and light gathering and clarity are pretty important too.


I can bang guns around out in the field too. If I'm worried about it, I will take the time to set up a target and see if it is still hitting where I want it to.

[Threerun]

Originally Posted by Kracer

lifetime warranty on leupold scopes, transferable. If can't be fixed, they offer a newer scope for free.

Yes I know. One of the reasons I have 5 of them. However I'm hard on gear and if it doesn't work when I need it to I've wasted a season.

Like I posted I have what is considered one of their top shelf scopes- a Mark 5. It doesn't hold zero when dialing elevation back and forth. I don't hunt with that scope- it's on a steel banger. Still having a $2,500 aiming device not work is cause for me to look elsewhere.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

Originally Posted by Kracer

lifetime warranty on leupold scopes, transferable. If can't be fixed, they offer a newer scope for free.

Just make sure you keep your receipt somewhere. I know.

[Threerun]

Originally Posted by Northrick

When you say "failed" what does that mean exactly? Did they actually break or just need to be re-zeroed? While being accurate is quite important there are other factors in what makes a good scope good. Often the animals show up in dim light and light gathering and clarity are pretty important too.


I can bang guns around out in the field too. If I'm worried about it, I will take the time to set up a target and see if it is still hitting where I want it to.

I suggest you read that thread and the testing methods. Fail to return to zero after drop tests. Or shift from zero after traveling. I have a scope that loses zero after dialing elevation at the range.

When I’m on a hunt and crawling up and over coulees I don’t have time to stop and ‘set up’ a target to check zero and then blow everything out within a square mile. I want the most durable, repeatable aiming device I can afford.

I really recommend reading some of those findings.