Leupold centenial rifleman scope ?

rebs · December 30, 2012, 10:47 AM

Does anyone have one of these scopes ? Are they like a bottom line of Leupold or what is the quality of them ?

Doyle · December 30, 2012, 11:34 PM

The Rifleman line has always been Leupold's bottom of the line. Basically - it is no better than a Bushnell Trophy or Branner except for their wonderful warranty. Rifleman's usually go for around $180 or so. At that price, you are getting an $80 scope and paying an extra $100 for the warranty. I'd rather spend $100 more and move up to the VX-1.

shootniron · January 13, 2013, 07:51 PM

They are bottom of the Leupold line, but they are light years ahead of the Bushnell junk in terms of low light, durability and tracking. I have had years of experience with a couple and the Bushell does not compare. For what they cost, they are a reasonable value.

Doyle · January 13, 2013, 08:54 PM

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They are bottom of the Leupold line, but they are light years ahead of the Bushnell junk in terms of low light, durability and tracking.

If you are talking about the low-level Bushnell stuff then I'll agree with you. However, ANY of the Bushnell Elite series is better than a Rifleman.

December 30, 2012, 10:47 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 1,589	Leupold centenial rifleman scope ? Does anyone have one of these scopes ? Are they like a bottom line of Leupold or what is the quality of them ?

December 30, 2012, 11:34 PM	#2
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 4,125	The Rifleman line has always been Leupold's bottom of the line. Basically - it is no better than a Bushnell Trophy or Branner except for their wonderful warranty. Rifleman's usually go for around $180 or so. At that price, you are getting an $80 scope and paying an extra $100 for the warranty. I'd rather spend $100 more and move up to the VX-1.

January 13, 2013, 07:51 PM	#3
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Posts: 1,146	They are bottom of the Leupold line, but they are light years ahead of the Bushnell junk in terms of low light, durability and tracking. I have had years of experience with a couple and the Bushell does not compare. For what they cost, they are a reasonable value.