SHOT Show 2018: Leupold Mark V HD Riflescope

This review of the Leupold Mark 5 HD 2-10x30mm scope highlights its versatile magnification range and first focal plane design. While praised for its form factor, clarity, and zero stop, the older TMR reticle is criticized for being too thick at higher magnifications. The reviewer recommends the newer reticle and notes the importance of parallax adjustment for accuracy at distance. The scope is made in the USA and priced around $2000.

The Leupold Mark 5 HD series, introduced at Shot Show 2018, offers feature-rich optics designed with consumer feedback. Key features include a fast-focus eyepiece, an oversized power selector with an integral throw lever, a 35mm main tube for increased adjustment travel, and an offset windage indicator for better visibility. The elevation dial is a three-turn system with a zero lock and the ability to go half a mil below zero for night vision adjustments. The series includes models like the 5-25x56mm and 3.6-18x44mm, emphasizing lightweight design and durability tested to military-grade standards.

This review covers the Leupold Mark 5 HD 3.6-18x44 scope with the Tremor 3 reticle, highlighting its performance in various shooting applications including PRS competitions and hunting. The reviewer emphasizes its robust build, excellent light-gathering capabilities, and user-friendly zero stop mechanism. While the Tremor 3 reticle is noted as busy, its utility is discussed in conjunction with ballistic calculators and for holding over at longer distances.

This video compares the 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester calibers, focusing on their suitability for long-range target shooting. It highlights the 6.5 Creedmoor's advantages in reduced wind drift and similar performance to .300 Win Mag with less recoil, particularly beyond 500-700 yards. The discussion also touches on the MR1 straight-pull bolt action's unique operation and the development of Modern Outfitters' own chassis system.

This video reviews the German Precision Optics (GPO) Centuri 3-18x44i riflescope, highlighting its features and benefits for enhancing rifle accuracy, particularly on platforms like the Ruger 10/22. The instructor emphasizes the importance of quality optics to achieve sub-MOA accuracy and details the scope's locking turrets, illuminated MOA reticle, parallax adjustment, and clear optics.

This video details a significant upgrade to a Taurus Expedition hunting rifle, transforming it into a more capable platform. Key modifications include swapping the original magazine for a higher-capacity Amend magazine, replacing the factory stock with an affordable yet feature-rich MDT Orics chassis, and adding an AR-15 compatible grip for improved ergonomics. The build also incorporates a CMMG Zeroed can, suitable for .308, and a Leupold Mark 5 HD optic, creating a potent hunting setup.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.