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Title: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: billt on June 26, 2009, 07:47:09 AM

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/mark-AR-riflescopes/mark-ar-3-9x40mm/

Has anyone tried, handled, or looked at one of these yet? They appear to be a AR-15 / .223-5.56 MM dedicated scope. Seems like a good idea. Not too expensive, Leupold quality, and calibrated specifically for .223 / 5.56 MM AR-15 rifles.  Bill T.

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: MikeBjerum on June 26, 2009, 08:10:43 AM

I put a Leupold VX 2-7 x 33 on my AR and really like it, but this looks like something to look into.

I need to find one of those big levers for adjusting that Jessie Abbate has on her's, because when you need a quick change on a stage the little ring is tough to adjust with sweaty fingers.

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 26, 2009, 09:53:40 AM

Quote from: billt on June 26, 2009, 07:47:09 AM

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/mark-AR-riflescopes/mark-ar-3-9x40mm/

Has anyone tried, handled, or looked at one of these yet? They appear to be a AR-15 / .223-5.56 MM dedicated scope. Seems like a good idea. Not too expensive, Leupold quality, and calibrated specifically for .223 / 5.56 MM AR-15 rifles.  Bill T.

They were recently reviewed on gunblast.com
FQ13

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: Badgersmilk on June 29, 2009, 12:20:22 PM

I would think any scope you choose that was made by Leupold should serve you well.  I've not had, or heard of anyone having issues.

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: tommy tornado on July 03, 2009, 11:54:28 PM

What is the MSRP?

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: billt on July 04, 2009, 12:02:02 AM

Quote from: tommy tornado on July 03, 2009, 11:54:28 PM

What is the MSRP?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=199021

It took about 10 minutes to find this. Midway's website has been so slow in recent weeks it's all but useless.  Bill T.

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: tommy tornado on July 07, 2009, 04:03:39 PM

That looks like something I might buy once I obtain an AR.

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: Ping on July 07, 2009, 06:59:51 PM

Basicly $350 for a scope? Man, I wish I had the extra coin but Luepold is expensive. I will stick with my iron sights on my AR-15 and will worry about a scope when I pick up my Remington 770 with a Bushnell scope in .308 Winchester.  :)

Title: Re: Leupold Mark AR Scope Series?
Post by: fightingquaker13 on July 07, 2009, 07:42:49 PM

Quote from: Ping on July 07, 2009, 06:59:51 PM

Basicly $350 for a scope? Man, I wish I had the extra coin but Luepold is expensive. I will stick with my iron sights on my AR-15 and will worry about a scope when I pick up my Remington 770 with a Bushnell scope in .308 Winchester.  :)

+1 on the bushnell. My B@L elite (now Bushnell 3200) is the best scope I've ever had. No fog, wide FOV, forgiving eye relief, click finger tip adjustment, and held zero after I dropped it out of my pick up. Plus the light gathering is noticeably brighter than the human eye at twilight. For a hunting scope, you can't do better at the price.
FQ13