Lucror Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'm looking at buying a Leupold Mk4, but I'm beginning to think that the 12-40x60 GR HD may be the better scope? No reticle in the GR HD but does that matter? Any opinions/experience? Rgds L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I personally would never have a spotting scope without a reticle. The ability to call shot accurately is invaluable. Ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxshooter Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Are there still any of those Jordanian Military Surplus Leupold spotting scopes floating about?? They were an incredible bargain Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 If you just want to see the target then no you don't need a reticule BUT if you want to correct your fall of shot quickly and accurately then a reticule is defo the way forward ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I believe the Mk4s are HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucror Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I believe the Mk4s are HD Possibly, but I was told by someone at Leupold that the HD coating wasn't Mil-Spec so wasn't used on the Mk4. Not to say that there isn't a similar coating on the Mk4 though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Possibly, but I was told by someone at Leupold that the HD coating wasn't Mil-Spec so wasn't used on the Mk4. Not to say that there isn't a similar coating on the Mk4 though? Don't know; I'm aware of Leupold also explicitly saying the Mk4s are HD. Guess it depends on what the sales person is trying to talk you into buying Good question to ask would be what's the mil-spec they're referring to? A specific mil-spec for a spotting scope lens coating?! seems unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Don't know; I'm aware of Leupold also explicitly saying the Mk4s are HD. Guess it depends on what the sales person is trying to talk you into buying Good question to ask would be what's the mil-spec they're referring to? A specific mil-spec for a spotting scope lens coating?! seems unlikely. Could it refer to some form of laser safety absorbtion filtration? If it does it shouldn't be a problem at Bisley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Could it refer to some form of laser safety absorbtion filtration? If it does it shouldn't be a problem at Bisley! There will be a spec for that, but in the sort of optics we're talking about I can only think of S&B and Hensoldt having military products like that (1064nm filters from memory). But even then, the customer (eg an Army) would have to specify the coating as a requirement for their particular contract. Comparing a Brit mil Mk4 and a 'normal' Mk4; the only difference I can discern to the viewing experience is the ret. I'm 99.9999% Mk4s don't have laser coatings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucror Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Guess it depends on what the sales person is trying to talk you into buying Good point, well made. Why was I listening to a salesmans advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I would get it with a reticle , either the mildot or the TMR , both will work , I prefer the TMR , but if you find the std mildot version is easier or cheaper , get that one . As far as HD , not as far as I am aware , the reticle MK4 is the std version w/reticle ( not HD glass model ) . Your only chance unless they start making it with HD glass , would be getting a HD model that Premier had put a reticle into it ? , I almost ordered one from Premier when they where still doing the upgrade to Leupold gear . As far as Laser filters , I prefer that they are NOT built IN , and that they are external jobies , why , Laser filters usually , cut down the light transmission by 8-10% approx , and as such , I would rather be in control of that , if its built IN , you are stuck with a scope thats not as good opitically as one with out . The laser filter for the Zeiss Spotter 60 is an extra , and screws onto the front . So in short , I like to have control of wether I want/need to degrade my glass , depending on the situation . Later Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucror Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ended up getting the Mk4 with TMR. Very pleased with it. Also purchased a Slik Sprint Mini II tripod (based on an earlier post/recomendation from Brown Dog); compact and good value. Thanks all for the advice/info. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGNXL Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 if you have this optic like me, have a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_3bIqVX4VU ))) you can watch all your shooting, load testing and hunts at home Ended up getting the Mk4 with TMR. Very pleased with it. Also purchased a Slik Sprint Mini II tripod (based on an earlier post/recomendation from Brown Dog); compact and good value. Thanks all for the advice/info. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 if you have this optic like me, have a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_3bIqVX4VU ))) you can watch all your shooting, load testing and hunts at home Great advert -stunning advert for the quality of the Mk4 glass too - 1350yds and crystal clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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