Leopuld optics question.

[Hlm]

I just acquired a rifle, it came with a Leopuld vari x 3 4.5-14x40 long range scope on it, reticle has a couple marks below the duplex cross hairs , anyone familiar with how these work? I have found it hard for me to adjust to any reticle other than a mildot , I guess because they are familiar to and work well for me.

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[Joe13]

They are their to help you account for range on the fly

 

[Hlm]

I understand that much about it, I'm just not sure what those two marks represent as a value . I dug around online and found some info but the reticle styles I found weren't exactly the same. I heard that leopuld can change a scope reticle so that may be an option.

 

[Sandaholic]

Yep they will change it for you. I think it is around a $100 IIRC. Might be better off just selling it and buying exactly what you want. Unless maybe you like everything but the reticle.

 

[No_Regerts]

Sounds like the LR Duplex. Leupold has a guesstimate in their manual about how much drop each dot has per a certain zero and certain velocity.

 

[Hlm]

I see, I'll try to find that info somewhere, but I think I'll see about getting a mildot reticle put in it, or trade or sell it.
Thanks for the info.

 

[North Plains]

Leupold changed one out for me last year. 75$

 

[American123]

Sounds like the LR Duplex. Leupold has a guesstimate in their manual about how much drop each dot has per a certain zero and certain velocity.

If you know the speed, BC and height of center of scope over the bore, by taking a shot at 100 yards and seeing how low each of those hit compared to your zero would tell you the difference at range they would be after a little math.

For example, if your shot lands 2 inches low at 100 yards, just take that data and plug it into a ballistics calculator and it will tell you the exact trajectory of that bulllet when using that notch as an aiming point.

 

[Hlm]

That makes sense, I appreciate all the responses, and info.

 

[transient]

Leupold has manuals online for their products that you can download.

 

[Argonaut]

They are really easy to talk to on the phone as well.......great company.

 

[No_Regerts]

I have a FX3 6x42 with LR duplex. Zeroed at 200, the first dot is minute of deer at 300 and the second dot at 400 (my self imposed limit with that rifle). No fiddling with scope magnification dials, no twisting turrets, just figure range and use the proper point and squeeze = dead deer.

 

[KKG]

Take it out and see what each line shows. I'd suggest you start at 200 yards/meters. That's the way you'll know for sure.

 

[Hlm]

I'm not much of an artist, but the reticle looks similar to this. And just want to say thanks to everyone for their input, and advice.

 

[11Charlie]

After calling leopuld I would take it to the range get it all zeroed in and then use those two spots to see how it changes your shot.

My .02

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

only way to know is to shoot it!

 

[11Charlie]

And then shoot it at 200 and 300 to see what the difference is!

I'm mean it sounds like a great reason for some range time!!

 

[Otter]

I really like those reticles for hunting where I don't have time to twist turrets for elevation changes. I have a Burris and Leupold with reticles likes that - one on a 22LR and another on a 270 Win. On the 22LR the main cross hair is dead on at 50 yards, first hash on at 75 yards and second hash dead on at 100 yards (well, as dead on as a Savage 22LR can be). On the 270, main crosshair 1.5 inch high at 100 yards and dead on at 200 yards. First hash on at 300 yards...at least for the purpose of killing a deer, and second hash on at 400 yards. Again, close enough so you don't have to hold the main cross hair over and guess. The thicker post is suppose to be on at 500 yards, but never tried it. To be honest I'm a 300 yards an in hunter, so never actually tried the longer range marks with the 270.

I read in theory where each hash mark should line up with a given caliber/velocity/BC, but when I actually tested it on paper, it wasn't exact. Close but not exact.

 

[P7M13]

Leupold User Manual
Leupold Ballistic Aiming System Manual

 

[Hlm]

That's it, thank you. I'll check out the link.