Leupold Rifleman 3x9x50 scope

DE Shooter · July 12, 2013, 04:43 PM

I just offered to buy this brand new scope. Two of them are on another boards classified. For $175 (doesn't have box) I wanted a 3x9 so I jumped. Anyone have any experience or info (other than what I read on the Leupold web site. Can it handle up to 308 recoil?

AllenJ · July 12, 2013, 05:27 PM

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Can it handle up to 308 recoil?

Yes, it'll handle the recoil from a 308 Winchester and much more. You'll be very happy with your purchase, Leupold puts out a quality product.

DE Shooter · July 12, 2013, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the info. Currently, it will see paper punching service on a LE6920-MP, until I can save for a longer barreled A10 platform. Just to try it out, I may also put it on Belarus QR mounts for an AK47 or AK74. What rings would you recommend, considering the 50mm needs to clear the rail? Will probably rest on the Colt M4 for awhile.

SSA · July 12, 2013, 09:55 PM

You need the same mount or rings that you need for any 1" tube scope on an AR. Look at the Burris PEPR or something similar.

Doyle · July 13, 2013, 10:54 AM

I'm going to go against the grain here and say pass on it. I love Leupold scopes and I've got about half a dozen of them myself but the Rifleman is their bottom of the line scope and it isn't worth the money. Basically it is a $75 quality scope with an extra $100 in price to pay for the lifetime warranty.

Spend just a little more money and move up to a VX-1.

DE Shooter · July 13, 2013, 06:56 PM

Too late. USPO enroute this morning; figured I couldn'd go wrong with a Leupold. I am a novice when it comes to scopes and to the AR platform. I'm sure putting this scope on this platform is "goofy". But it will be for punching holes in paper for fun. Is there a QR type mount available? I'd like to be able to put it on and take it off the rail quickly; it is a factory Colt LE6920-MP. Thank you all for your replies.

SSA · July 13, 2013, 09:14 PM

Look at the Burris PEPR QD or something similar.

rebs · July 14, 2013, 05:33 AM

what about a Bushnell trophy xlt ? Are they a decent scope ?

Doyle · July 14, 2013, 11:20 AM

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what about a Bushnell trophy xlt ? Are they a decent scope ?

Not as bad as some but you can do MUCH better.

July 12, 2013, 04:43 PM	#1
DE Shooter Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Posts: 215	Leupold Rifleman 3x9x50 scope I just offered to buy this brand new scope. Two of them are on another boards classified. For $175 (doesn't have box) I wanted a 3x9 so I jumped. Anyone have any experience or info (other than what I read on the Leupold web site. Can it handle up to 308 recoil?

July 12, 2013, 07:21 PM	#3
DE Shooter Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Posts: 215	Thanks for the info. Currently, it will see paper punching service on a LE6920-MP, until I can save for a longer barreled A10 platform. Just to try it out, I may also put it on Belarus QR mounts for an AK47 or AK74. What rings would you recommend, considering the 50mm needs to clear the rail? Will probably rest on the Colt M4 for awhile.

July 12, 2013, 09:55 PM	#4
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	You need the same mount or rings that you need for any 1" tube scope on an AR. Look at the Burris PEPR or something similar.

July 13, 2013, 10:54 AM	#5
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I'm going to go against the grain here and say pass on it. I love Leupold scopes and I've got about half a dozen of them myself but the Rifleman is their bottom of the line scope and it isn't worth the money. Basically it is a $75 quality scope with an extra $100 in price to pay for the lifetime warranty. Spend just a little more money and move up to a VX-1.

July 13, 2013, 06:56 PM	#6
DE Shooter Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Posts: 215	Too late. USPO enroute this morning; figured I couldn'd go wrong with a Leupold. I am a novice when it comes to scopes and to the AR platform. I'm sure putting this scope on this platform is "goofy". But it will be for punching holes in paper for fun. Is there a QR type mount available? I'd like to be able to put it on and take it off the rail quickly; it is a factory Colt LE6920-MP. Thank you all for your replies.

July 13, 2013, 09:14 PM	#7
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	Look at the Burris PEPR QD or something similar.

July 14, 2013, 05:33 AM	#8
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	what about a Bushnell trophy xlt ? Are they a decent scope ?