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New Leica riflescopes
19 January 2009, 16:19
gr8fuldougNew Leica riflescopes
I apologize for just getting around to posting this information, however, SHOT was insanely busy. I will get all the new product release info I can this week. Please be patient as I will be doing this as I play catch up from not beeing here while at the show.
Leica Riflescopes -precision made riflescopes with long eyerelief (ER)__ long eye relief: 3.94“
__ precision optical performance
__ Aqua Dura Coating
__ very short eyepiece for optimum mounting surface and balance
__ anodized surface coating
__ centered reticle in the 2nd image plain (4A, Plex, Ballistic)
__ watertight 13 ft. (4 m)
__ connection thread for sunshades
Two Models ER 2.5–10×42
ER 3.5–14×42
2.5-10x42mmobjective - 42mm
magnification - 2,5-10x
FOV at max magnification - (m/100m) 12.8 ft. (3.9m)
FOV at min magnification - (m/100m) 475.72 ft. (145m)
eye relief - 3.94“
parallaxe free distance - 109.36 yds. (100m)
diopter adjustment - (dpt.) -4 / 3
coating - AquaDura
length - 12.87 in. (327mm)
weight - 16.5 oz (470g)
waterproof - 13 ft. (4m)
3.5-14x42mmobjective - 42mm
magnification - 3,5-14x
FOV at max magnification - (m/100m) 9.02 ft. (2.75m)
FOV at min magnification - (m/100m) 341.20 (104m)
eye relief - 3.94“
parallaxe free distance - 109.36 yds. (100m)
diopter adjustment - (dpt.) -4 / 3
coating - AquaDura
length - 13.78 in. (350mm)
weight - 18 oz (505g)
waterproof - 13 ft. (4m)
Prices__ ER 2.5-10x42 $1899.00
__ ER 3.5-14x42 $1999.00
Availability: October 200919 January 2009, 16:46
scubaproIs it reals a Leica made ones or like in the past just the name Leica on it???
Here in Germany we have not seen any Leica scopes Yet, so ...
19 January 2009, 16:55
gr8fuldougThese are made entirely by Leica
19 January 2009, 18:33
SamCCan't wait to get a look at one!
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19 January 2009, 23:11
scubaproSo I should see them on IWA then I hope...
But the technical data does not tell wonders - so what are they making better then their competitors?
19 January 2009, 23:23
gr8fuldougIn general I think the answer to your question is that it is being made by Leica to Leica performance levels which in the world of optics is as superior as it gets.
20 January 2009, 00:00
GeoffM24 Leica pic on shotshow site20 January 2009, 14:30
scubaproquote:
Originally posted by gr8fuldoug:
In general I think the answer to your question is that it is being made by Leica to Leica performance levels which in the world of optics is as superior as it gets.
Compared against a Swarovski???
where Swaro has SR rail, 6x zoom, perfect illumination unitand more the 30 years of experience of scope design? (-> a scope has to withstand much more forces then a pair of binoculars!)
I am open to that Leica, but then it must bring anything better then their competitors and in my opinion, the Swarovski Z6 scopes is a "hard to crack nut" for any manufacturer !!!)
20 January 2009, 15:14
TraxMay I ask the status on the new Schmidt&Bender 2.5-10x40 (1" tube)?
- surely that must be right up there as competition against the new Leica.
20 January 2009, 15:38
gr8fuldougLate Spring Delivery on the S&B
21 January 2009, 06:46
woodsThere must be a mistake on the FOV at minimum magnification, 475' and 341'? Gotta be a mistake.
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21 January 2009, 06:54
eezridrIt would be nice if they assembled the scope in the USA as Swar has done with their AV line. I have a few AV's and their optics are spectacular and 1/2 the cost of the Euro mfg. units.
The Dollar is driving up euro products these days.
21 January 2009, 08:11
ozhunterWhere are they made?
21 January 2009, 14:00
gr8fuldougGermany
21 January 2009, 17:28
Blair338/378Doug,
Do you have any specs on the internal adjustment ranges for elevation and windage on the Swaro Z6 and these new Leicas?
Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!!
Blair.
21 January 2009, 19:15
butchlambertHow do they compare to the March?
Butch
21 January 2009, 19:28
scubaproquote:
Originally posted by Blair338/378:
Doug,
Do you have any specs on the internal adjustment ranges for elevation and windage on the Swaro Z6 and these new Leicas?
For the Swarovski´s:
http://www.swarovskioptik.at/i...uktname=Z6%20/%20Z6i22 January 2009, 15:14
Blair338/378Thanks scubapro..........I couldn't find it on their website

Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!!
Blair.
31 January 2009, 04:57
Larry SellersI was told by a person in the Leica booth at SCI Reno that they hired the top engineer from Swaro and Zeiss to go to work for them and design these scopes?? Looked through both models,(inside the convention) optics looked good, but the price puts them in the same range as their competitors. Not available until Fall 09 puts them in a hole already if you ask me.
Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member
03 February 2009, 20:00
Steve Lathamquote:
Originally posted by scubapro:
quote:
Originally posted by gr8fuldoug:
In general I think the answer to your question is that it is being made by Leica to Leica performance levels which in the world of optics is as superior as it gets.
Compared against a Swarovski??? Swaro's tend to be overpriced, although good, Zeiss will always outperform!,( I have both on rifles) I also prefer my Leica Geovids to my Zeiss bino's, Steve.

where Swaro has SR rail, 6x zoom, perfect illumination unitand more the 30 years of experience of scope design? (-> a scope has to withstand much more forces then a pair of binoculars!)
I am open to that Leica, but then it must bring anything better then their competitors and in my opinion, the Swarovski Z6 scopes is a "hard to crack nut" for any manufacturer !!!)
03 February 2009, 20:02
Steve LathamOOOPS! picked up the wrong bit of text!
