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our caps on the shooting bench after a session of sighting in. The “L” stands for “large objective lens” (50 and 56 mm) that are out of round, with a crescent-shape bottom to allow the scope to be mounted lower, so the shooter doesn’t have to lift his face off the stock. On magnum rifles this feature saves your cheek bone from that rising comb caused by recoil. These models also have the “Diamond Coat 2” lens coatings for extra abrasion resistance and better light transmission. There are features such as the side focus/ parallax turret, fast focus eyepiece and dual spring erector system, to name a few. There are seven different reticles to choose from, as well as some custom reticles, such as the “Horus,” which makes it possible that once you’re sighted in and you know the approximate size of your target, you can determine the range and holdover. The old “M” fixed-powered models have evolved into the FX II and III models that come in 2½x, 4x, 6x and 12x (target model with adjustable objective). There are also the fixed-powered Competition models, with the side focus/parallex turret (rather than the adjustable objective), with 1/8MOA adjustment, in powers of 35x, 40x and 45x with the 40 and 50mm objectives. The older VARI-X series have graduated into the VX I, II and 3 series, with eight different variable powers spanning from the small 1-4x 20mm to the 8.5-25x 50mm to the 6.5-20x 56mm target. The VX 3 is another of Leupold’s top variables, with many features and options, including the new Boone & Crockett and Varmint Hunters reticle ballistic aiming systems, along with 30mm tubes for greater windage and elevation adjustability, and the matched lens system. There are 15 difFun Game answers: deer, elk, hare, meadow mice, rabbit, woodchuck; OMNIVORES. 62 THE VX-7 is the top of the line of Leupold’s scope models today. Among its features is the cresent-shape bottom, which allows the scope to be mounted closer to the rifle bore. ferent models. The VX II comes in eight models with the Multicoat 4 lens, along with the LR and LRV reticles (among others) that aid in more accurate long range shooting. The VX I is a variable scope that comes in four models, with the fewest bells and whistles, but is more than adequate to do the job. For those who prefer simplicity and just want a scope to do its job at normal hunting distances, at an affordable price, there are the Rifleman and Ultralight series of scopes. These scopes don’t carry the extra features; they’re for shooters who want a basic yet rugged and dependable scope. There are also the rimfire, pistol and shotgun/muzzleloader designed scopes for those who strive for accuracy when using more challenging firearms. For sportsmen who think metric, there are the European scopes that have 30mm tubes and are adjustable in centimeters, 1 click equals one centimeter at 100 meters. Two reticles are available, the simple duplex and the German 4. The last series of scopes Leupold has are the Tactical models. These range from the short, low-powered CQ/T 1-3x 14mm and prismatic style 1x 14mm with the circle and GAME NEWS

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