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  1. 13-08-2016, 11:29 AM #1
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    Building a better CDS dial

    After purchasing my first dial up scope - the ultra high spec Leupold 3x9 VX2 CDS I wasn't that impressed. Being able to dial was nice for my intended use of 223 at rabbits but the cap was easy to bump while caring the gun and the marking weren't east to read so you had to count hash marks to work out where you were.

    Some research on the interwebs led me to believe that the better solution is a custom dial cap with clearer markings and a zero stop. The zero stop means you can check it's zeroed without looking at it and if you bump it it can only move in one direction. Clearer markings were much easier to see.

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  3. 13-08-2016, 01:50 PM #2
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    Is that on the new leupold? Can they retrofit at the factory as well?
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    Building a better CDS dial

    I have three of those Turrets here, they are easier to use



    $60 each incl freight.
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    Please no one mention the product name or where to purchase them.
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    Mine are from Leupold, you get a free custom turret cap when you buy the scope but I think they are about $60 otherwise. I rang NZ asia who ordered it from the new Australian Leupold custom shop.
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    So basically you can now order custom BDC or a MOA turret from Leupold for around $60 that includes a zero stop?
    Does the zero stop only allow one turret revolution?

    Who/what is NZ asia?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beetroot View Post
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    Don't quote me on the price as I didn't pay for mine and I think it's $60usd. It's a cap for the CDS turrets system not the normal Leupold turrets. If you have a CDS scope you just give them your serial number and they send you the cap for free.

    I only get one 14moa turn with the zero stop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmsaum View Post
    I have three of those Turrets here, they are easier to use



    $60 each incl freight.
    I only have two of these left now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beetroot View Post
    So basically you can now order custom BDC or a MOA turret from Leupold for around $60 that includes a zero stop?
    Does the zero stop only allow one turret revolution?

    Who/what is NZ asia?
    Yip one turn. Im aboit to order one, 1 turn is ample for my 308
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmsaum View Post
    I only have two of these left now.
    Will these fit a vx6 3-12?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Will these fit a vx6 3-12?
    No, these were for the vx3 range.
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