Hi , I'm shooting 1000 yards IBS competition. I'm running a 10-60×56 March Highmaster. Im in the market for another scope for a second rifle. I've been looking at this scope for a while because on a 3rd rifle (beginner rifle) I have a straight power 36x Leopold and the image in the glass is stunning. This has me looking at the Mark 5 so that it's a variable scope. I'm wondering what the image is like. The 36x is like looking with your eyes, no discoloration or changes of appearance.
This channel needs more funding. Imagine having every cartridge annalized, every Optic reviewed with such precise details,all reloading equipment reviewed with such detail.
Really digging the data-driven analysis of the optics and the scientific merit to the testing instead of what some people do by just putting up strings and measuring with a tape measure. Keep up the top-notch work Gavin
I’ve had 2 M5’s for a couple years, the 3.6-18 & the 5-25, both excellent scopes. Tough to beat Leupold, although I put a N.F. ATACR 7-35X56 on the 300 PRC, good to see when your your reaching out there, especially when seeing isn’t as easy as it was 40 years ago. Really great to get all your new input and hear fresh enthusiasm I Truly appreciate it. Thanks for keeping a guy inspired.
How does the nf compare to the mk5? I have a few mk5s and razors and my brother has a nf and I can't see a ton of difference in clarity out to 700y But everyone seems to say the mk5 doesn't hold a candle to the nf glass.
Really like the video both Parts 1&2! Just made it out to the range yesterday with my Mark 5HD 5-25 mounted onto a CMMG Endeavor Mark 4 in 6ARC. The rifle grouped very well using factory Hornady Black ammunition. Very happy w the results!!
Enjoying your channel from BC Canada. Just purchased a Christiansen Arms MPR 338 Lapua with a Mark 5. Have yet to fire rifle due to work responsibilities, very excited and looking forward to having some fun.
IM EXCITED! SERIOUSLY! IM NOT MESSING WITH YOU. YOU GUYS ARE TALKING SOME OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE HAD ME SCRATCHING MY HEAD IN THE PAST. I KNOW FROM SHOOTING SILHOUETTES THAT WITH OPEN SIGHTS, LIGHT GATHERING IS SUPER IMPORTANT. MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE. WHERE THE SUN IS HITTING THAT FRONT SIGHT, ASSUMING YOUR REAR SIGHT IS HOODED CAN MOVE YOU IN REPEATABLE DIRECTIONS. HAPPENING ONTO YOU DOING A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT ON SOMETHING AS SMALL AS A 0.90 INCH GROUP MAKES MY “SPIDEY SENSES” TINGLE. THANK YOU!
I’m running my mark 5hd 5x25 on my tikka t3ctr in 308 and absolute love it. So far taken it out to 300m but planning on trip to Take it out 800 for the first time. Love your guys videos very informative. Great detail on all vids especially like the one on the area 419 zero press.
This is great When showing how good the image distortion is in the future , it might be useful to show your best and worst results from other scopes so the audience can get calibrated on what good and bad look like - even if the product being reviewed is your new best or worst Love it 🙌🏻
I own both the 3-18 and the 5-25 Mark 5s. Both are on .300 WMs. Both are fantastic optics and have been used extensively shooting out to 1K, and hunting. (The 5-25 on two different rifles) I shot my best 1K group with the 5-25 to date. (2.74 inches at 1K with a factory Christensen Mesa LR and 230 Bergers)
Appreciate your work and the great review on the M5 scope. I have had mine nearing 2 years or thereabouts. Best bang for your buck for what you get in my opinion . I use the 3.6-18 with T-3 on an AMC mount all the way to 1000m and it does the job well.
For anyone curious I have the mk5 7-35 and 5-25, and razor gen 2. Looking side by side at an electric box about 100y away I can see more detail and fine print with the mk5 at 25x vs razor at 27x... now with the mk5 7-35 I can see more detail than both others at only 20x. Might be a fov thing? Not sure but I'm amazed at the 7-35 and the usability of the pr2 reticle even down to 12x its very usable.
I have been using the 7-35 for a little while. Lots of other shooter at the range ask to take a look through it. I enjoy seeing your technical breakdown of the scope confirming what I thought-that it’s a great scope.
Having mirage makes it tough trying to get the parallax dialed out. If ya can’t get the parallax dialed out correctly, then this alone can cause false testing. In other words it could look like an optic has error when it doesn’t and a lot of shooters don’t understand or know when the parallax turret or knob is adjusted correctly. I’ve seen professional marksman not fully understand this concept. I’m sure UR had this down. Great content!! Thanks!!
Panavision has a rig that will align to .0001" it's used for video compositing and was patented in the 1980s. They used it to add 6 layers of video over each other to create a practical effects shot for one of the star wars movies. I think Mr knoll actually owns the patent. He has over 6,000 patents for optics rigs and camera mounts. He will actually help you with a patent if you need help. He helped a friend who designed a multiplex camera rig that held a rifle scope with a digital sensor on one side and a 35mm camera on the other to test the clarity of scopes. I think his rig used cnc pillar vises to do everything and had a laser to track the overlap points. He ended up having to ditch the patent because there were hundreds of designs that were close to the design and he ended up having a single patent that was close that wouldn't release to allow his patent. Cost him 150k and he almost lost his house over it. Lost his wife, she refused to deal with his obsession with optics. There are millions of optics patents, good luck with the patent and remember, China doesn't care about them and will knock it off and sell to eastern European companies killing your patent.
This will be my next purchase without a doubt , love my night Force 8-32x56 and I know this Leupold will be great on my new Sako 300 win mag in the Utah mountains, hanks for a great video input
I have one Leupold scope, a VX-31 LRP, and it’s the only one I lapped the rings to make sure it was bedded properly. It’s on a stock Ruger Precision in 6 Creedmoor that shoots five shot groups touching (almost one hole) at 100 yds.
Picked this up for a rifle and am looking forward to putting some metal down range. Once I get it zeroed I'm hoping it stays solid. I have a new mount I'm using with it is well so we'll see what happens. I may have an update after this coming weekend.
I've been running the illuminated TMR 3.6-18 for over a year now. Hands down my favorite scope. The quality is well above the price range. You should check out the illumination too, very clean. That would be a good thing to test as well. I've seen some "quality" scopes that are fine until you light them up, then you get big halo in the tube. It would be great if you could do a comparison with the Mark 8. It would be the closest a peasant such as myself will ever get to looking through one.
Own 4 Mark 5HDs. 3.6x18-44 on lightweight hunting rigs, 5x25-56 for hunting or comp, & 7x35-56 for comp. Using different reticles looking like I may settle on the CCH. Love my NF ATACR, but plan to dump it due to weight, or just use for comp.
Have you done similar scope testing with NightForce NX8 or ATACR and Vortex's high magnification scopes? It would be nice to see testing comparing these brands with the Leupold.
I run a MK5 5x25 with CCH reticle. I have shot out to 830 yards maybe 1000 rounds so far. No problems very clear glass. Hoping to get a 7x35 to see if I like it as well.
You guys are awesome and I think you sold me on the scope, but when you're measuring distance to your target.... try a tape measure. I bought a 100 yard tape for 20 bucks on Amazon
To be honest you’ve inspired me over the last year or two to start doing my own gunsmithing and plan on taking Gordy Gritters class as soon as possible! Thank you and keep up the great content… your such a good presenter and host , you really outta start producing your own dvd series on gunsmithing Paul M
I love your approach, but when using a scope in mil’s why not go to 100m and then use a cm graph paper? Mil’s are not metric, but they are base 10 the same as metric. Easy to mount a ruler thats in cm at 100m as well.
Quote from John Redfield: A gun is only as good as its sights 😎👍. I recently purchased the Leupold VX 5 HD 7×35×56 (Swapped out from Vortex Razor HD gen II 4.5×27×56)
Love your work! That said, I have always tried to keep my reticle as close as possible to the optical center of the scope so that you are using the center of the lenses. As you approach the edge of the lens you loose the image quality built into that lens. That is why I prefer the Leupold impact type reticle vs dialing windage & elevation. The mechanical center & the optical center are different. (Because of the offset caused by space occupied by the adjustment hardware) The mechanical center can be found by dividing the number of correction clicks in half. The optical center can be found by holding the eye piece against a well lighted mirror, looking through the objective end, and aligning the two images of the reticle you see with the windage & elevation dials. If memory serves, this is best done at the lowest magnification. I wonder how this would affect your data?
Two inch groups at 1000 yards? I am going to call on that one LOL. 10 inch groups at 1000 yards is doing something. Two inch groups at 1000 yards would win you every 1000 yard shoot ever held.
Id certainly love to see how the vortex hd gen 2 (4.5-27x56) stacks up. That vortex to me is really top of the line i've ever shot I own 2 of them along with first gen. I can't seem to break away from to be honest.
Gavin developing a proprietary technology for testing optics???? Who da thunk it? 🤣😂🤣. I look forward to your reveal when you have all the intellectual property right paperwork done. I appreciate the effort you put into your test.
I would like to know if a 5-25 Mk 5 offers same quality as the 7-35. Only drawback for me is the 35mm tube which makes it less flexible to swap scopes between my 30 and 34 mm tube scopes. Would also be interested in tests of the VX5 & 6 series Leupold scopes.
Nice. That is about a $2,400 scope so it should be pretty good. Do you measure distance from the end of the barrel or from the end of the scope? What is the benefit of epoxy bedding the scope?
Hi Gavin, are you able to do a review on one of the nightforce SHV? I heard they are very good for an all around scope, but I would like to know what you think. Thanks
Just wandering if make any difference to use a machines level to level the scope? I ask because short action custom included a starrett level in the jig they use ( final level) Thanks! For any info
Ive installed 2 mk5 scopes on buddies longrange guns and we've had very good luck with them. Great glass track good great turrets no complaints 👌 Wish id had this on my m24 back in the day. I use Athlon midas tac ffp mil rad scopes on my m24 inspired builds in 6.5cm, 3006ackly ,my 300 ultra mag m24 sports an Ares ETR ffp mil rad and my m24 338 edge sports a cronus btr.
This scope is really grate Just I wish if the windage was designed just like Turret sizes, without covering caps.. Also If in the future they going to upgrade it with more power and larger main tube ( 40mm or even 45mm ) than will be wonderful
I’m going to buy a save 110 precision 300 win mag rifle. I want a leupold 5HD scope but confused on the reticle selection. I’m thinking illuminating option also. What would be the best all around reticle for long and extreme long range. Let me know your opinion . Thanks
What!?! Spend as much on the scope as the rifle???? This $50 eBay scope is all I need on my custom build! It has a red dot and a LASER! (You know you’ve seen it.)
I am new to long range and have the mark 5 5×25×56 Pr2 mil reticle.What is the first thing I do when I get behind the rifle to sight in.This may sound silly but I am new.What is the first thing I do with the dials before I sight in this scope.It has a zero lock system.
I have a tikka super varmint cerakote on order in a 300 win mag. I was looking at this scope in a 5-25x56 a lot more than I wanted to spend around 3400$ Canadian. Originally was going to get a vortex viper pst gen 2 witch is around 1300$ Canadian. Is it really worth the extra 2100$?
If I'm understanding your magnification analysis correctly, it seems what you're measuring is relative -- between the power settings. I'd also be interested in "absolute" magnification accuracy. I wonder whether you could do that by absolute measurement of your images vs actual size of the image. Also, a MAJOR parameter for me is resolution/clarity. Do you think you could come up with a test for that? One practical way I've always thought about is comparing distance/magnification/ability to read some standard text. If, on exactly the same magnifications, you could read standardized text with scope A at 65 yards, but scope B could read it at 71 yards, then scope B has superior resolution. Would you care to discuss the issue of resolution?
Purchased my MK5 5-25x56 W/TMR a month ago. I have it mounted and just waiting for time off to get it zeroed in, I can't wait to work it out to 1,250 yards.
Off Topic: I am having problems with Hornady brass for my 6.5 PRC. After 2-3 reloads, the primer pocket is getting loose-too loose to use. Is this a common problem with Hornady in 6.5 PRC? Is Lapua better (longer lasting)? Rifle Bergara B-14 Wilderness HMR Powder: N165 50gr Bullet: 140 gr Hornady HPBT No pressure signs on brass, no stiff bolt release. Thanks
How do I sight in with this scope? I bought this scope a while back k and it sits on a tikka t3x tac a1. I haven't shot yet because I don't know what to do with it.There aren't any videos on line sighting in with this scope.what is the first step I take before sighting in? Very first step,and then get me on paper. I would greatly appreciate it if you guys could help me .aI have tons of money into this gun to not shoot it.All I need is a short explanation of what to do starting with first step,I just want to get on paper,and after that work on my marksmanship. Thank you again!!
Mark5 HD is a great optic bug I definitely prefer my Kahles K525i SanTan Tactical 6mmARC w/ Proof Research Carbon Fiber barrel topped w/ Leupold Mark5 HD 3.6-18X44
I had one of these in a 5-25 with PR2 reticle, it had tracking issues and Leupold replaced it.. The replacement was sold immediately after. This was not a parallax issue before anyone mentions it. My next high end optic will either be TT, ZCO or NF, im done with Leupold..
I’d like to see some data from leupold myself. How many 3000 dollar scopes get sold to the public. Just wondering, honestly. I personally know of no one. I know people with 15-1800 price range. I would love to actually use one for a week. But then again that might ruin me and I could never look through a scope less than 3 grand again.
Warning: Don’t look through glass you can’t afford! About 7 years ago I got behind my friends Leupold Mk6, $2500 back then. The difference makes it very hard to go back.
I had a burris xtr ii 5-25...it was a good scope and felt great. My dad got a razor gen ii.......oh my lord....the glass difference was insane...it was like looking at the new 4k 70 inch display TV at Best Buy.. didn't realize what people meant when they talked about how good glass is. Khales, steiner, vortex razor, NF, Leupold, s&b etc... all have extremely good HD glass. The difference is ergonomics, price, and quality of scope itself.
It seems like ya see alot of reviews with leupold having tracking error and actually much worse than y'all's scope!🤔 I want em to do better I'm a fan of them
Nerding out on Data! Love it!
It takes one to know one 🔥
Hi , I'm shooting 1000 yards IBS competition. I'm running a 10-60×56 March Highmaster. Im in the market for another scope for a second rifle. I've been looking at this scope for a while because on a 3rd rifle (beginner rifle) I have a straight power 36x Leopold and the image in the glass is stunning. This has me looking at the Mark 5 so that it's a variable scope. I'm wondering what the image is like. The 36x is like looking with your eyes, no discoloration or changes of appearance.
@@Ultimatereloader ☝️
Man I really appreciate the data driven approach. Such a relief to see someone finally doing this.
This channel needs more funding. Imagine having every cartridge annalized, every Optic reviewed with such precise details,all reloading equipment reviewed with such detail.
Really digging the data-driven analysis of the optics and the scientific merit to the testing instead of what some people do by just putting up strings and measuring with a tape measure. Keep up the top-notch work Gavin
I’ve had 2 M5’s for a couple years, the 3.6-18 & the 5-25, both excellent scopes. Tough to beat Leupold, although I put a N.F. ATACR 7-35X56 on the 300 PRC, good to see when your your reaching out there, especially when seeing isn’t as easy as it was 40 years ago. Really great to get all your new input and hear fresh enthusiasm I Truly appreciate it. Thanks for keeping a guy inspired.
How does the nf compare to the mk5? I have a few mk5s and razors and my brother has a nf and I can't see a ton of difference in clarity out to 700y
But everyone seems to say the mk5 doesn't hold a candle to the nf glass.
Really like the video both Parts 1&2! Just made it out to the range yesterday with my Mark 5HD 5-25 mounted onto a CMMG Endeavor Mark 4 in 6ARC. The rifle grouped very well using factory Hornady Black ammunition. Very happy w the results!!
That was about one of the best reviews I've ever watched. Thank you for the taking the time to make these detailed videos.
Enjoying your channel from BC Canada. Just purchased a Christiansen Arms MPR 338 Lapua with a Mark 5. Have yet to fire rifle due to work responsibilities, very excited and looking forward to having some fun.
Hi fellow shooters, I'm really glad you are out there because it helps to know things like this
Awesome to see someone doing testing at this level! As always, thanks!
Great review! I'm a big fan of your data quality and work that sets apart from other reviews.
IM EXCITED! SERIOUSLY! IM NOT MESSING WITH YOU. YOU GUYS ARE TALKING SOME OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE HAD ME SCRATCHING MY HEAD IN THE PAST. I KNOW FROM SHOOTING SILHOUETTES THAT WITH OPEN SIGHTS, LIGHT GATHERING IS SUPER IMPORTANT. MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE. WHERE THE SUN IS HITTING THAT FRONT SIGHT, ASSUMING YOUR REAR SIGHT IS HOODED CAN MOVE YOU IN REPEATABLE DIRECTIONS. HAPPENING ONTO YOU DOING A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT ON SOMETHING AS SMALL AS A 0.90 INCH GROUP MAKES MY “SPIDEY SENSES” TINGLE. THANK YOU!
Judging from the comments, I’m not the only one that’s interested! Great job Guys!
I’m running my mark 5hd 5x25 on my tikka t3ctr in 308 and absolute love it. So far taken it out to 300m but planning on trip to Take it out 800 for the first time. Love your guys videos very informative. Great detail on all vids especially like the one on the area 419 zero press.
This is great
When showing how good the image distortion is in the future , it might be useful to show your best and worst results from other scopes so the audience can get calibrated on what good and bad look like - even if the product being reviewed is your new best or worst
Love it 🙌🏻
I own both the 3-18 and the 5-25 Mark 5s.
Both are on .300 WMs.
Both are fantastic optics and have been used extensively shooting out to 1K, and hunting. (The 5-25 on two different rifles)
I shot my best 1K group with the 5-25 to date. (2.74 inches at 1K with a factory Christensen Mesa LR and 230 Bergers)
Appreciate your work and the great review on the M5 scope. I have had mine nearing 2 years or thereabouts. Best bang for your buck for what you get in my opinion . I use the 3.6-18 with T-3 on an AMC mount all the way to 1000m and it does the job well.
For anyone curious I have the mk5 7-35 and 5-25, and razor gen 2. Looking side by side at an electric box about 100y away I can see more detail and fine print with the mk5 at 25x vs razor at 27x... now with the mk5 7-35 I can see more detail than both others at only 20x. Might be a fov thing? Not sure but I'm amazed at the 7-35 and the usability of the pr2 reticle even down to 12x its very usable.
I have been using the 7-35 for a little while. Lots of other shooter at the range ask to take a look through it. I enjoy seeing your technical breakdown of the scope confirming what I thought-that it’s a great scope.
Hi there, have you had the opportunity to compare your Leupold to the Vortex 6-36x56 Razor 3?
Having mirage makes it tough trying to get the parallax dialed out. If ya can’t get the parallax dialed out correctly, then this alone can cause false testing. In other words it could look like an optic has error when it doesn’t and a lot of shooters don’t understand or know when the parallax turret or knob is adjusted correctly. I’ve seen professional marksman not fully understand this concept. I’m sure UR had this down. Great content!! Thanks!!
Awesome video Gavin! Sure like that optic a lot, been running one on my 6.5 creed this summer, has the tremor3 reticle, starting to become my favorite
bought the scope, stunning
I shoot a Mark 5 with Horus Tremor 3 reticle in 3.6x18. Absolutely love it!!!
Would love to see y’all test a Nightforce NX8! I’m really curious if it’s really worth the money
Panavision has a rig that will align to .0001" it's used for video compositing and was patented in the 1980s. They used it to add 6 layers of video over each other to create a practical effects shot for one of the star wars movies. I think Mr knoll actually owns the patent. He has over 6,000 patents for optics rigs and camera mounts. He will actually help you with a patent if you need help. He helped a friend who designed a multiplex camera rig that held a rifle scope with a digital sensor on one side and a 35mm camera on the other to test the clarity of scopes. I think his rig used cnc pillar vises to do everything and had a laser to track the overlap points. He ended up having to ditch the patent because there were hundreds of designs that were close to the design and he ended up having a single patent that was close that wouldn't release to allow his patent. Cost him 150k and he almost lost his house over it. Lost his wife, she refused to deal with his obsession with optics. There are millions of optics patents, good luck with the patent and remember, China doesn't care about them and will knock it off and sell to eastern European companies killing your patent.
This will be my next purchase without a doubt , love my night Force 8-32x56 and I know this Leupold will be great on my new Sako 300 win mag in the Utah mountains, hanks for a great video input
I have one Leupold scope, a VX-31 LRP, and it’s the only one I lapped the rings to make sure it was bedded properly. It’s on a stock Ruger Precision in 6 Creedmoor that shoots five shot groups touching (almost one hole) at 100 yds.
Picked this up for a rifle and am looking forward to putting some metal down range. Once I get it zeroed I'm hoping it stays solid. I have a new mount I'm using with it is well so we'll see what happens. I may have an update after this coming weekend.
I've been running the illuminated TMR 3.6-18 for over a year now. Hands down my favorite scope. The quality is well above the price range. You should check out the illumination too, very clean. That would be a good thing to test as well. I've seen some "quality" scopes that are fine until you light them up, then you get big halo in the tube. It would be great if you could do a comparison with the Mark 8. It would be the closest a peasant such as myself will ever get to looking through one.
Own 4 Mark 5HDs. 3.6x18-44 on lightweight hunting rigs, 5x25-56 for hunting or comp, & 7x35-56 for comp. Using different reticles looking like I may settle on the CCH. Love my NF ATACR, but plan to dump it due to weight, or just use for comp.
I have the 3.5-18x44 mounted on my LMT 308MWS rifle. This scope is high quality and has excellent optics.
Have you done similar scope testing with NightForce NX8 or ATACR and Vortex's high magnification scopes? It would be nice to see testing comparing these brands with the Leupold.
I run a MK5 5x25 with CCH reticle. I have shot out to 830 yards maybe 1000 rounds so far. No problems very clear glass. Hoping to get a 7x35 to see if I like it as well.
Gavin, I need you to test the tract toric 4.5-30x56 elr. My favorite scope to date.
Such a great review. I'd like to see a comparison with the 6-36x56 Vortex Razor 3.
Razor 3 is much clearer.
@@sjowners😂😂😂😂
You guys are awesome and I think you sold me on the scope, but when you're measuring distance to your target.... try a tape measure. I bought a 100 yard tape for 20 bucks on Amazon
The Bryson DeChambeau of the shooting world. Numbers matter. Always enjoy the content.
Leupold!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah!!!
Great scope! I've had one for quite a while and it's been my favorite for about 1-1/2 years -- quite long for me.
You guys are just awesome. Again thanks for all
I absolutely loved the content and found the ring bedding to be very interesting 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! We're having a lot of fun with this testing and these builds :)
To be honest you’ve inspired me over the last year or two to start doing my own gunsmithing and plan on taking Gordy Gritters class as soon as possible! Thank you and keep up the great content… your such a good presenter and host , you really outta start producing your own dvd series on gunsmithing
Paul M
I just put one on my elite 110 I like it so far
well above my budget! I dont even make that much money in a month, but it does seem like a darn good optic!
good video review
Love mine with the Tremor 3!
color calibration card downrange, love it.
I love your approach, but when using a scope in mil’s why not go to 100m and then use a cm graph paper? Mil’s are not metric, but they are base 10 the same as metric. Easy to mount a ruler thats in cm at 100m as well.
It's, "Punching above your weight range" Great video!
Good information Gavin , that’s a great piece of glass but it should be
Quote from John Redfield: A gun is only as good as its sights 😎👍. I recently purchased the Leupold VX 5 HD 7×35×56 (Swapped out from Vortex Razor HD gen II 4.5×27×56)
What do you like and dislike about each scope?
Listening…
Love your work! That said, I have always tried to keep my reticle as close as possible to the optical center of the scope so that you are using
the center of the lenses. As you approach the edge of the lens you loose the image quality built into that lens. That is why I prefer the Leupold impact type reticle vs dialing windage & elevation.
The mechanical center & the optical center are different. (Because of the offset caused by space occupied by the adjustment hardware)
The mechanical center can be found by dividing the number of correction clicks in half.
The optical center can be found by holding the eye piece against a well lighted mirror, looking through the objective end, and aligning the two images of the reticle you see with the windage & elevation dials. If memory serves, this is best done at the lowest magnification.
I wonder how this would affect your data?
Use Burris Signature XTR rings for sure. Perfect optical centered including horizontally.
I run the 7x35 with the new PR2 reticle and love it. Stretch to a mile with ease. Shoot 2" groups with it at 1,000 and a 245 berger.
Two inch groups at 1000 yards? I am going to call on that one LOL. 10 inch groups at 1000 yards is doing something. Two inch groups at 1000 yards would win you every 1000 yard shoot ever held.
Id certainly love to see how the vortex hd gen 2 (4.5-27x56) stacks up. That vortex to me is really top of the line i've ever shot I own 2 of them along with first gen. I can't seem to break away from to be honest.
I'd like to see a head to head vs the Razor 6-36x56 Razor gen 3.
Gavin developing a proprietary technology for testing optics???? Who da thunk it? 🤣😂🤣. I look forward to your reveal when you have all the intellectual property right paperwork done. I appreciate the effort you put into your test.
I would like to know if a 5-25 Mk 5 offers same quality as the 7-35. Only drawback for me is the 35mm tube which makes it less flexible to swap scopes between my 30 and 34 mm tube scopes. Would also be interested in tests of the VX5 & 6 series Leupold scopes.
This is why this kind of testing might be done accurately and may be better Indoors.
Hope to see you guys do the NF ATACR 7-35×56
Can you describe the method used for measuring tracking error and the equipment I would need to calculate it? Thanks for the great videos.
Nice. That is about a $2,400 scope so it should be pretty good. Do you measure distance from the end of the barrel or from the end of the scope? What is the benefit of epoxy bedding the scope?
Why not just use a measuring tape. Those 300 ft ones. Could use that for precise distance as well?
Excellent video, I’d LOVE to see a test of the most accurate rangefinder binoculars available on the market today as I’ve yet to buy one
What are people using for a anti cant level with these? The 35mm tube has way fewer options.
Very helpful thank you!
Hi Gavin, are you able to do a review on one of the nightforce SHV? I heard they are very good for an all around scope, but I would like to know what you think. Thanks
Just wandering if make any difference to use a machines level to level the scope? I ask because short action custom included a starrett level in the jig they use ( final level) Thanks! For any info
Ive installed 2 mk5 scopes on buddies longrange guns and we've had very good luck with them. Great glass track good great turrets no complaints 👌
Wish id had this on my m24 back in the day.
I use Athlon midas tac ffp mil rad scopes on my m24 inspired builds in 6.5cm, 3006ackly
,my 300 ultra mag m24 sports an Ares ETR ffp mil rad and my m24 338 edge sports a cronus btr.
Do you what you do, we all love it...if people aren't open to different ideas oh well
Leupold Mark 5 3.6-18x PR1 Mil - Remington 40X Tactical Custom Shop 308 Win.
This scope is really grate Just I wish if the windage was designed just like Turret sizes, without covering caps..
Also If in the future they going to upgrade it with more power and larger main tube ( 40mm or even 45mm ) than will be wonderful
I’m going to buy a save 110 precision 300 win mag rifle. I want a leupold 5HD scope but confused on the reticle selection. I’m thinking illuminating option also. What would be the best all around reticle for long and extreme long range. Let me know your opinion . Thanks
What!?! Spend as much on the scope as the rifle???? This $50 eBay scope is all I need on my custom build! It has a red dot and a LASER! (You know you’ve seen it.)
I am new to long range and have the mark 5 5×25×56 Pr2 mil reticle.What is the first thing I do when I get behind the rifle to sight in.This may sound silly but I am new.What is the first thing I do with the dials before I sight in this scope.It has a zero lock system.
Very nice information thanks....
Would vortex razor gen3 be in the same class as this scope ?
Now that's good glass
No stop it. They’re finally becoming available again
I went with VX3I LRP 4X16X50 LOVE IT I prefer the turret setup mainly the price🤣
Hey Gavin so I currently have a NF NX8 4-32 F1, do you think this scope is a higher quality or comparable?
Hey, I’m thinking of getting the NX8 4-32, is it really good to 1,000 yards???
I'm just waiting for the day you reveal the underground 100 yard range to help with your testing lol
@Travis Fox bury some conex boxes end to end haha
@Travis Fox I can't even afford ammo!
I have a tikka super varmint cerakote on order in a 300 win mag. I was looking at this scope in a 5-25x56 a lot more than I wanted to spend around 3400$ Canadian. Originally was going to get a vortex viper pst gen 2 witch is around 1300$ Canadian. Is it really worth the extra 2100$?
If I'm understanding your magnification analysis correctly, it seems what you're measuring is relative -- between the power settings. I'd also be interested in "absolute" magnification accuracy. I wonder whether you could do that by absolute measurement of your images vs actual size of the image. Also, a MAJOR parameter for me is resolution/clarity. Do you think you could come up with a test for that? One practical way I've always thought about is comparing distance/magnification/ability to read some standard text. If, on exactly the same magnifications, you could read standardized text with scope A at 65 yards, but scope B could read it at 71 yards, then scope B has superior resolution. Would you care to discuss the issue of resolution?
All that's good, but I would like to see a box test on the range
Vs Votex rzr gen 2 ? Im curious if its time for me to get a new scope.... Yes I have a Rzr gen2 4.5x already. The weight is killing me!!!!
How to turn or install the illumination for this scope?
What height are the scope rings? Thanks
Waiting for pr2 reticle to be available in the 3.6-18…yea, it may take a minute
Purchased my MK5 5-25x56
W/TMR a month ago. I have it mounted and just waiting for time off to get it zeroed in, I can't wait to work it out to 1,250 yards.
OK, so is it 100 yards exactly from the objective lens?
Off Topic:
I am having problems with Hornady brass for my 6.5 PRC. After 2-3 reloads, the primer pocket is getting loose-too loose to use.
Is this a common problem with Hornady in 6.5 PRC? Is Lapua better (longer lasting)?
Rifle Bergara B-14 Wilderness HMR
Powder: N165 50gr
Bullet: 140 gr Hornady HPBT
No pressure signs on brass, no stiff bolt release.
Thanks
I have always found that Lapua brass is top notch. I wish that I had about 5000 pieces of it for every cartridge I fuss with LOL.
intense
Are you doing this test at full power
How do I sight in with this scope? I bought this scope a while back k and it sits on a tikka t3x tac a1. I haven't shot yet because I don't know what to do with it.There aren't any videos on line sighting in with this scope.what is the first step I take before sighting in? Very first step,and then get me on paper. I would greatly appreciate it if you guys could help me .aI have tons of money into this gun to not shoot it.All I need is a short explanation of what to do starting with first step,I just want to get on paper,and after that work on my marksmanship. Thank you again!!
Test a NX8
I second this. I've been running one and it's been super accurate.
I was a Nightforce fan and still own a couple and switched to March and it's a night and day difference.
I’m sure if it was leveled out perfectly, it would be less to nil but good for real world situations!!!
Mark5 HD is a great optic bug I definitely prefer my Kahles K525i
SanTan Tactical 6mmARC w/ Proof Research Carbon Fiber barrel topped w/ Leupold Mark5 HD 3.6-18X44
What do you like about the khales more?
@@camonly849 the glass is far superior! German glass especially in low light can’t be touched by Asian glass.
@@johncrenshaw1383 awesome! Good to know! I was looking at steiner, khales and vortex.
7x35 with pmr2 rectical. Weypoint 6.5cm
Get some.
I had one of these in a 5-25 with PR2 reticle, it had tracking issues and Leupold replaced it.. The replacement was sold immediately after. This was not a parallax issue before anyone mentions it. My next high end optic will either be TT, ZCO or NF, im done with Leupold..
Where can I purchase your 100 yards target?
Where do I find Part1? Cant seem to find it
I’d like to see some data from leupold myself. How many 3000 dollar scopes get sold to the public. Just wondering, honestly.
I personally know of no one. I know people with 15-1800 price range. I would love to actually use one for a week.
But then again that might ruin me and I could never look through a scope less than 3 grand again.
Warning: Don’t look through glass you can’t afford! About 7 years ago I got behind my friends Leupold Mk6, $2500 back then. The difference makes it very hard to go back.
Figured as much
I guess I’ll work my way up.
I had a burris xtr ii 5-25...it was a good scope and felt great. My dad got a razor gen ii.......oh my lord....the glass difference was insane...it was like looking at the new 4k 70 inch display TV at Best Buy.. didn't realize what people meant when they talked about how good glass is.
Khales, steiner, vortex razor, NF, Leupold, s&b etc... all have extremely good HD glass. The difference is ergonomics, price, and quality of scope itself.
It seems like ya see alot of reviews with leupold having tracking error and actually much worse than y'all's scope!🤔 I want em to do better I'm a fan of them