Leupold Mark 4 1.5-5x20 SPR

The Leupold Mark 4, 1.5-5 x20 Special Purpose (illuminated) Reticle:

I took the plunge, on my first Leupold, when I bought the Knights SR-15. I figured it just wasn't right to have anything but a Mark 4 mounted to that gun.

Actually, that's not entirely true. I loved my EOTech. But aiming an EOTech at a 3 inch circle at 200 yards is almost impossible (for me anyway). I wanted something that would take advantage of the SR-15's accuracy, without sacrificing CQB potential as well. I've added some pictures of the reticle, as well as a usefull flyer from Leupold. If you want a more detailed copy, they are available for download on Leupold's website.

I mounted the scope, with a GG&G 30mm Accucam scope mount which they claim to be repeatable to 1/2 MOA - nice! It's a great companion to the low profile flip up sights, standard on the SR-15.
My only trouble, thus far, has been finding the perfect focus setting on the rear of the scope. I've researched this a ton, and can't get a consistent answer on how to find the exact correct focus (besides just pointing at the sky and winging it).
I love this scope. I'll admit, it's not *exactly* 1 power, so it's not as light and versitile as an EOTech at the low setting but dial it up to 5, and all of a sudden, the targets at the 200 yard line are easily spotted. The Mark 4 1.5-5 makes a great SPR rifle out of any accurate AR-15.

4 comments:

  1. Toby,

    You are an honorable man! I am glad to hear that you are enjoying your rifle.
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  2. Hey Mark! I owe it all to you :-)
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  3. Good day toby

    I'm new here. Bought a 5r milspec last nov. I like it. Problem is I want to shoot 1000 yds with it but my scope won't reach that far, I been reading about scope bases, it is recommended that I use 20 MOA base, my question is what hight of rings should i use and will I still be able to zero at 100yds.

    Would appreciate your input. Thanks.
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  4. Hey Jonny,

    the rings should be as low as possible, while still preventing the bell of the scope from touching the barrel. On my rifle, I think there would be room even with a 20 MOA base, to still have a low set of rings. I can't say for sure though.

    Given all that though, how much range does your scope have? For the bullet travel on a .308, my calculations are about 40MOA up from zero - your scope doesn't let you click that far?
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