Thread: Leupold Mk6 3-18x44 M5C2

Originally Posted by Beetroot

As you said there is significant amounts of error in your testing method, but no where near enough to account for that much horizontal drift.

How did you find the scope other than the tracking?
How's it compare to the likes of the PM2, and what do you make of the TMR reticle?

I'm quite keen on the new Mark 5HD, but not totally thrilled by the reticle options.

I like it besides the tracking issue.
The parallax/focus is more finicky than the PMII and doesn't zero out as close (can't get parallax free at 50)
The elevation/windage adjustments feel "different" but not worse, the Zerolock is neither here nor there but not intrusive.
I think the CCW turret makes more sense than the CW PMII turret to turn with the left hand from behind the rifle, and the magnification ring is easier to turn.
The optics are worse than the PMII but clear enough for me. It will likely only get used on 18x as a spotting scope for assessing stags, most shooting will be on lower magnifications. Have not done any serious comparison/assessment of the optical quality though.
I really like the TMR reticle; I've had it before in 2 or 3 Mk4 scopes and it's good stuff. It's slightly thicker than the P4F in the PMII which I don't mind. I doubt I will miss not having illumination, given that I never used it in the PMII with the thinner reticle.
It has enough elevation that I might be able to shoot the 19 inch .260 to a mile...
It is very light and compact for what it is.