Leupold recently released it’s Generation III series of illuminated reticle scopes.  The improvements do away with the less than positive on/off positions on the illumination dial and provide a 15% increase in reticle brightness.  The Gen III illumination system provides positive click adjustments by allowing the user to select eight different brightness levels.  Each level is separated from the next by an off position. Clicks are definite between levels and a welcome upgrade.  We ran a Mark 4 3.5-10X40 TMR thru it’s paces at the range to test out the new features.  The adjustments to the illumination worked just as advertised and the reticle was as clear and precise in daylight as it was at sundown.   This Mark 4 performed impressively well with positive windage and elevation adjustments, plenty of eye relief and rugged construction. The Leupold lens system provided a bright, clear sight picture with no discernible coloration or edge distortion. We ran a box test at 100 yards and it passed with flying colors and after bore sighting in the shop gave a cold bore perfect bulls eye first time out with no further adjustments.  Leupold has a large and loyal customer base because they make a solid product at prices that won’t put you in the poor house. It’s no wonder Leupold is the #1 choice of shooting professionals, LE and the military by a mile.  At an average street price under $1,3oo and a warranty that is the absolute best in the business it’s still one of the best deals out there for a high quality tactical scope and of course it’s made right here in the USA. DJ

  • Length (A) 13.5 in
  • Tube Diameter (I) 30 mm
  • Actual Magnification 9.5 (3.2)
  • FOV @ 100 yds (ft) 11.0 (29.9)
  • FOV @ 100 m (m) 3.7 (10.0)
  • Eye Relief (in) 3.4 (4.7)
  • Eye Relief (mm) 93 (119)
  • Obj. Clear Aperture 1.6 in / 40 mm
  • Weight 21.0 oz / 595 g
  • Elevation Adj. Range (MOA) 65
  • Windage Adj. Range (MOA) 65