Leupolds new MK4 series

[Former11B]

Having owned a MK5HD, I’m sure the MK4HD is going to be “less”….but I’m going to give one a try on a hunting rifle

I debated building a whole new hunting rifle setup but then realized I was probably not going to shoot matches with the bolt .308 I owned. I needed to lighten my setup so I had my Rem 700 cut down to 16”, dumping the Vortex PST I had on it due to size and weight (the MK4 I want is 4.75” shorter and 10oz lighter) and whenever the MK4 2.5-10x42 comes back into stock on Leupolds site I’m snagging one.

The 2-10x30 MK5HD with the same illuminated reticle as the MK4 I want is almost $1000 more and despite being the better optic, I don’t think I need that level of performance for sub 400yd hunting

And if it turns out it doesn’t suit my needs….I’ll just sell it and try again!

[Jerry R]

This site claims four in stock ...

https://www.scopelist.com/leupold-mark-4hd-2-5-10x42-riflescopes.aspx

[BoilerUp]

Mil discount through Leupold saves enough bones to make it worth waiting for it to come back in stock. Except that anything with tactical/military applications worth buying from Leupold is always out of stock on their website.

[Former11B]

Mil discount through Leupold saves enough bones to make it worth waiting for it to come back in stock. Except that anything with tactical/military applications worth buying from Leupold is always out of stock on their website.

Yeah that’s sort of what I feels like. And I agree, it’s not something I need so badly I can’t wait for, because the difference in price retail vs direct @ MIL pricing is worth it

The new Vortex Viper HD 3-15x44 w/ exposed elevation turret might just be a good substitute to try out in the mean time

[BoilerUp]

The only Vortex scope I'd consider for a hunting setup is the Razor HD LHT. Maybe pick up a used one (I see them on SnipersHide exchange pretty frequently).

For hunting glass, I prefer the German stuff - Swaro or Zeiss. The Swaro Z3 is excellent (no-frills, super light weight, amazing glass), but you can use your mil discount for a Zeiss Conquest V4 which should be comparable and give you more options for features.

[Former11B]

Well, the 3-15 LHT was literally double the price. I’m not backpacking this all over Colorado after Elk with a Proof Research rifle….its a Remington 700…

The Viper HD glass is equal to that of the PSTII I sold. So far, it’s actually a lot nicer of an optic than I anticipated