![]() ![]() It is 9.9 inches in length, and weighs only 8.2 ounces, making it one of the lightest 2-7x variables on the market. The 2-7x28mm comes with a gloss black finish. There are two versions of the 2-7x28, one (intended for big game hunting) is adjusted to be parallax free at 150 yards, and the other (a Rimfire Special version) is adjusted to be parallax free at 60 yards. One is a 2-7x28mm and the other a 3-9x33mm. It comes with a gloss black finish and a Fine Duplex reticle. It is designed to be free of parallax at 60 yards. The 4x Rimfire Special is 9.2" long and weighs 7.5 ounces. ![]() Finish is matte black, and Duplex and Heavy Duplex reticles are offered. It has a 100 yard field of view of 39.5' and an eye relief of 4.9". ![]() The 2.5x20mm is only 8" long and weighs 6.5 ounces. There is some unavoidable sacrifice in light grasp due to their smaller objective lenses otherwise they are built to the same standards of performance and quality as other M8 scopes. The Compact riflescope line includes two M8 fixed power models, a 2.5x20mm and a 4x28mm Rimfire Special. Compact scopes are a natural match for today's lightweight, short action rifles. They can be mounted low and overbore on most rifles, a definite advantage. They have smaller front objective bells, are shorter and consequently lighter than standard scopes. For the shooter who requires something different, the Leupold Custom Shop can install any of Leupold's 16 reticles (which include several specialized types not regularly available).Īs the name implies, Compact scopes are designed to be more compact than regular scopes. It is the best reticle ever designed for most hunting applications. This type of reticle, with heavy a crosshair that becomes a fine crosshair near the center of the field, was invented by Leupold and has since been copied by virtually all other scope manufacturers. Most Leupold Compact scopes are shipped with the standard Duplex reticle. Compact scopes are sealed against moisture and nitrogen filled, making them waterproof and fog free. The eyepiece focus is focused by turning the ocular housing and is secured with a knurled locking ring. The coin-slot windage and elevation adjustments are either of the continuous friction type marked in 1/2 minute of angle (MOA) increments or 1/4 MOA "click" adjustments. Most are adjusted to be parallax free at a distance of 150 yards. All Compacts are built with 1" diameter main tubes made of 6061-T6 aircraft quality aluminum alloy. These are scopes of proven durability, built to last for generations.Īll air to glass lens surfaces in Compact scopes receive either Leupold's standard magnesium fluoride anti-reflection coatings or Multicoat 4 coatings for enhanced light transmission and freedom from glare. The Compact line is true to Leupold's tradition of building deluxe riflescopes. I have always considered Leupold to be a "4-star" or "deluxe" scope manufacturer. The most important of these are the development of the first nitrogen charged and sealed waterproof scope, the Duplex reticle, and the compact scope, which are the models that are the subjects of this review. Leupold has been responsible for several important innovations in the riflescope field. If any Leupold Golden Ring scope is found to have defects in materials or workmanship, Leupold will repair or replace it for free, period. You don't even have to be the original owner. Leupold scopes bear a distinctive gold ring around the objective bell to aid in identification, and have long been known as "Golden Ring Scopes."Īll Leupold Compact riflescopes come with the Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee. and have been building telescopic sights for over 50 years. They are located in Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A. is a fourth generation family owned company. By Chuck Hawks Illustration courtesy of Leupold & Stevens, Inc. ![]()
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