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Leupold vs. Springfield Armory
Darrell2k3
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Ok I'm pretty solide with my choice of a Tikka T3, now I need a scope. Now what I am looking at is a Leupold Vari X-III 4.5-14x50 or a Springfield Armory 4-16x56(I think) with a mil dot reticle. I know the Leupold is an excellent scope but I have not had experience with Springfields. Are the optics as clear+ do they gather as much light as the Leupold? You know general questions like that. And please no opinions on rifles I'll figure out for myself if I change my mind again.
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Dave
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I own a 4-14 X 56 2nd Generation (for .308). Their big scopes are the worst, in that they don't stay together. I've had problems from loose reticals, loose objective lenses and even the elevation knob housing has come loose. I've had it for quite a few years but only because I wont sell it to anyone. Its been back to Springfield 4 times for repair, while the turn-around time has only been about 2 weeks, I've used it for less than 400 rounds. The only people I've ever talked to that like the 56mm Springfield scopes have the 1st Generation style ... 2nd and 3rd gen's are apparently junk ... at least mine is and that has been everyone elses experiance I've spoke to.
I also have the 4-14 X 44 for .223 I've had on a AR style varmint gun ... I don't know if it's because of the milder recoil or if its just better made, or if I'm just lucky but I've never had a problem with it ... still, I wouldn't reccomed it ... for the same money you can get a lot better scope.
In my experiance, neither model of Springfield is as clear or bright as a Leupold, Swarvoski, Ziss or Kahles.
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