Thread: Leupold Scopes are NOT worth the money....IMO

Originally Posted by Hermitage

Leupold scopes are definitely quality...no doubt.
My point is that the price vs value is just not there anymore if one takes in consideration other top line scope brands.

I suppose that argument could be used for the European scope brands as well BUT the likes of Swarovski, Leica, Kahles do offer alpha glass and low light ability that is recognized as a 'step above' the USA and Japanese made scopes.

The below is my opinion of most of the top of the line scopes, and you will notice Leupold is in there (5 star and 4 star rating):

Five-Star Scopes

Kahles line (all)
Leica line (all)
Leupold VX-6 series, Mark 6, Mark 8
Meopta MeoStar series
Nightforce line
Schmidt & Bender line (all)
Sightron SV series
Steiner Nighthunter series
Swarovski Z series, X series
Vortex Razor HD series
Zeiss Victory series


Four-Star Scopes

Athlon
Bushnell Elite Tactical Series & discontinued 6500
Leupold VX-3i series, FX-3 (fixed), VX-R, VX-5HD
Meopta MeoPro series
Sightron Series III (SIII)
Steiner GS3 series
TRACT (Toric + Tekoa)
Vixen VIII series
Weaver Super Slam (discontinued)

Quick, add March scopes to the five star list before anyone gets upset!