Gallery of Guns 2013 Shot Show: Leupold New Products

Published on January 16, 2013
Duration: 2:15

This video from Shot Show 2013 introduces two new Leupold rifle scopes: the VX-6 3-18x50mm and the Mark AR Mod 1 1.5-4x20mm. The VX-6 features a 6x zoom range, 12-setting illuminated reticle with daylight visibility and a motion sensor, and is available in 50mm or 44mm objective sizes. The Mark AR Mod 1 is updated for 2013 with an illuminated Fireplex reticle, 6 brightness settings, motion sensor technology, and a BDC dial for .223 caliber. Both lines are presented as high-quality optics for modern sporting rifles.

Quick Summary

Leupold introduced new rifle scopes at Shot Show 2013, including the VX-6 3-18x50mm with a 6x zoom, 12-setting daylight-visible illuminated reticle, and motion sensor. The updated Mark AR Mod 1 line features an illuminated Fireplex reticle, motion sensor, and a .223 BDC dial, starting around $300.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction at Shot Show 2013
  2. 00:21Leupold VX-6 3-18x50mm Scope Details
  3. 00:38VX-6 Illumination and Motion Sensor
  4. 00:53VX-6 Pricing and Availability
  5. 01:09Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 Update
  6. 01:21Mark AR Mod 1 Features
  7. 01:36Mark AR Mod 1 Construction and Reticle
  8. 01:44Mark AR Mod 1 BDC Dial
  9. 01:51Mark AR Mod 1 Configurations
  10. 02:00Mark AR Mod 1 for MSR Platform
  11. 02:03Mark AR Mod 1 Pricing
  12. 02:11Where to Find Leupold Products

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Leupold VX-6 3-18x50mm scope?

The Leupold VX-6 3-18x50mm scope features a 6x zoom range (3x-18x magnification), an illuminated reticle with 12 brightness settings that are daylight visible, and a motion sensor for automatic illumination shut-off and reactivation. It's available with 50mm or 44mm objective lenses.

What updates were made to the Leupold Mark AR line in 2013?

For 2013, the Leupold Mark AR line was updated with the Mark AR Mod 1. This model includes an illuminated Fireplex reticle with 6 brightness settings, motion sensor technology for battery conservation, and a BDC dial specifically calibrated for .223 caliber ammunition.

How does the motion sensor technology work on these Leupold scopes?

The motion sensor technology in these Leupold scopes automatically turns off the illumination after about five minutes of inactivity. When the firearm is moved or handled again, the illumination immediately reactivates, helping to conserve battery life.

What is the price range for the new Leupold scopes introduced at Shot Show 2013?

The Leupold VX-6 3-18x50mm scope starts at approximately $1100 and can go up to $1300 depending on the specific features. The updated Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 series begins at around $300.

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