2013 Leupold Sports Optics Catalog

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There’s a driving force that pushes this company forward: a passion for the great outdoors; and a passion for the freedom we enjoy to do the things we love. Been that way since 1907. It’s why we have evolved from a brand known for riflescopes to a full line of sports optics, including binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and game cameras. It’s why there are more Leupold ® tactical optics in use by the United States military than any other brand—supporting and defending a right to freedom that is never free. It’s why we’ve earned the reputation of “America’s Optics Authority ® ” for more than 106 years. You’ll find the result of our passion throughout the pages of this catalog. More importantly, you’ll find it in the heart and soul of the people who make it happen. This is Leupold. This is who we are. NEW » Vx-6 // pg 10 NEW » ultiMateslaM // pg 28 NEW » Mark 6 // pg 42 NEW » Mark ar Mod 1 // pg 45 NEW » CustoM // pg 59 CONTENTS PAGE # NEW MODELS riflESCOpES VX-6 10 « VX-3 And VX-3L 12 VX-R 16 VX-2 20 VX-1 22 RifLEmAn 24 fX 25 ULtRALiGht 26 RimfiRE 27 ShotGUn/mUzzLELoAdER 28 « hAndGUn 30 AiR RifLE 31 ComPEtition 32 dELtAPoint REfLEX SiGht 34 CRoSSbonES 36 tACtiCAL 38 « rCX Trail CamEraS RCX tRAiL CAmERA SyStEm 60 raNgEfiNdErS RX-1000i with dnA 64 RX SERiES 66 « VEndEttA 70 BiNOCUlarS LEUPoLd 72 « SpOTTiNg SCOpES GoLdEn RinG 82 LEUPoLd 84 boonE And CRoCkEtt SPECiAL Edition 88 aCCESSOriES tooLS And ACCESSoRiES 112 NEW » rx rangefinders // pg 66 NEW » bx-4 MCkinley // pg 74 gENEral iNfOrmaTiON LEUPoLd RUGGEdnESS 4 RifLESCoPE innoVAtionS 6 RifLESCoPE GUidE 52 CUStom ShoP 56 « binoCULAR/SPottinG SCoPE GUidE 86 ConSERVAtion PARtnERShiPS 88 bALLiStiCS AiminG SyStEm 90 REtiCLE ConfiGURAtionS 92 moUntinG SyStEmS 98 moUnt fit ChARtS 104 RifLESCoPE SPECifiCAtionS 106 oRdER infoRmAtion 108 PRodUCt And tEChniCAL SERViCE 111 LEUPoLd PRo StAff And SPonSoRShiPS 115
l e u p o l d the broadest Line in the indUstry. UnsUrpassed opticaL performance. These are two hallmarks of the Leupold brand, and have been since 1907. However, there is one other trait in our DNA that is most closely associated with the Leupold name: rugged dependability. Sports optics are put to the test each time they go into the field. Harsh and changing weather conditions. Travel over unforgiving terrain. And the relentless pounding of recoil associated with centerfire rifles. This is not a place for the meek or the mild. That’s why our optics must pass the industry’s most torturous testing program before they are ever deemed ready to accompany you on your hunt or competition. And that’s your assurance that your hard-earned investment will be there when you need it. Understanding the LangUage of optics. lighT Transmission Chances are you’ve heard that scopes “gather light” or “scopes with larger objectives gather more light.” In reality, scopes do not “gather light,” but rather “transmit it.” The lenses in your scope channel the available light into a beam and direct it to your eye. How much of that usable light is transmitted to your eye determines the brightness (and the quality) of the picture you see. exiT PuPil The exit pupil of a scope is the circle of light containing the image of the object being viewed as it leaves the scope through the eyepiece. To find the diameter of the exit pupil (in millimeters) divide the objective diameter of the scope (in millimeters) by its magnification level. A 50mm objective scope set at 10x would offer an exit pupil of 5mm in diameter. Place your eye the proper distance from the eyepiece (optimal eye relief) and the full field of view of the scope will be seen. The exit pupil also has an effect on how “bright” an image appears (see Total Light Throughput ). ToTal lighT ThroughPuT The visible brightness differences from one scope to another are due to a variety of factors, but NONE more important than the exit pupil. The human eye has a pupil dilation range from about 2mm in bright sunlight to 7mm in darkness. In order to get the full potential from a scope, the exit pupil needs to match the pupil dilation of the eye. A 40mm objective on 10x will have a 4mm exit pupil, an area of 12.6 square millimeters…well suited for early morning or evening shooting. A 50mm objective would increase the exit pupil to 5mm, an area of 19.6 square millimeters. This represents a 56% increase in Total Light Throughput. On some optics, such as a fixed power 4x33mm, the exit pupil is more than 8mm…your eye is awash in light and the image is incredibly bright. So, the advantage of a large objective is that it increases the exit pupil size at higher magnifications. eye relief The space between your eye and the scope’s eyepiece. Ample eye relief keeps your eye a safe distance from the scope during recoil. resoluTion A crisp, finely detailed image. Without good resolution, the remaining optical elements are useless. conTrasT The best indicator of proper light management. Resolution and light management (often mistakenly called light gathering) enhance contrast while glare degrades it. 4 The Punisher—Dishing iT ouT. over anD over anD over again. We built the most advanced recoil test center in the world, featuring machines that can be calibrated to replicate the impact of nearly any kind of rifle on earth. We call it, “The Punisher.” We also measure the stress on the scope throughout the impact cycle, which helps us design scopes that are rugged, yet extremely lightweight. Our standard test? 5,000 impacts at 750 G forces—the equivalent of a .375 H&H Mag. rifle. imPacT shifT TesTing—sTeaDy as she goes. Once impact testing is completed, a Leupold QC technician places the scopes on the Frame Grabber. This machine tests whether or not the point of impact has shifted after 5,000 rounds of punishing abuse. Our impact testing protocols are the most stringent in the industry. You get the confidence of knowing your aim point will be rock steady shot after shot. Thermal shock/exPosure TesT—a shock To The sysTem. During our Thermal Shock Test, we rapidly heat and freeze the scopes to determine if they will fog or condense in real-world conditions. Then we subject the scopes to the Thermal Exposure Test, baking and freezing the scopes again to check all moving parts for proper operation. Both are critical to our promise of delivering 100% waterproof, shockproof, and fog proof performance. The Dunk Tank—Performance unDer Pressure. To test our scopes’ waterproof seals, every Leupold is placed in a specially designed and manufactured tank filled with 120° water. As the scopes are submerged, a vacuum is generated that makes the pressure inside the scope tubes greater than the pressure outside. Any flaws in the waterproof seals will let tiny bubbles of gas escape. Your Leupold will be 100% waterproof. Guaranteed. Tell us your sTory. We often receive letters and emails from hunters and shooters telling us how their Leupold optic survived—and performed—in the field. If you have an interesting story or a photo to share, tell us about it at www.leupold.com. 5
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