There is something about the Leupold M8 3X

bushmaster1313 · Mar 28, 2016

I had a Leupold M8 3X for my Ruger No. 1 RSI in .243:

In a bout of temporary sanity I sold the Leupold.

Fortunately, I was healed of my mental infirmity and I found a replacement that I hope to mount and sight-in soon.

Unlike N-Frames, the scopes of the 60's and 70's are not nearly as good from a mechanical or technical standpoint compared to the scopes of today. But like the old revolvers, there is something about the Leupold M8 3X that makes we want to have one.

Drm50 · Mar 28, 2016

One of the best scopes you can have on a rifle if you are a woods
Hunter, who shoots game that is running. Maybe not the best for
the guys shooting out of stands at animals that are stationary at
at long distance, the 4x12 crowd.

bushmaster1313 · Mar 28, 2016

Not being a hunter I am in it for the guns.
I do, however, get a lot of enjoyment out of finding the right scope for the right gun punching paper at the range.

Leupold's Custom Shop will sell you a new 3X FX II for $399 base and customize it till you run out of cash.

The old M8 is awesome.
The new FX is undoubtably awesomer

Ranger514 · Mar 28, 2016

Drm50 said:
One of the best scopes you can have on a rifle if you are a woods
Hunter, who shoots game that is running. Maybe not the best for
the guys shooting out of stands at animals that are stationary at
at long distance, the 4x12 crowd.

Real men use iron sights in the brush and woods

bushmaster1313 · Mar 28, 2016

Ranger514 said:
Real men use iron sights in the brush and woods

And at the range

1928 Savage 99 in 300 Savage
Three rounds at 100 yards

Charlie Foxtrott · Mar 28, 2016

I have one of those M8 3xs.

I have it on a Winchester model 70 in .300 H&H magnum. One of my favorite hunting rigs.

SweetMK · Mar 28, 2016

MMMMMM,,,, M8

MMMMMM,,,,,,,, M8

This one has a M8,,, AND a titanium nitride coated sear,,,

What more could a man want??

They are only 2x,,,,

6GUNSONLY · Mar 28, 2016

I had a 3x Leupold bought new in about 1977, used it on several different rifles, then put it on a Remington 600 Mohawk and gave that rig to my brother. A few years ago, he decided he wanted a 3-9x on his rifle and gave the 3x back to me. Not having a need for it at the time, I foolishly sold it. Wish I had not...

jag312 · Mar 29, 2016

I found one at the San Jose Gun Show many years ago. I think I paid $35 for it. I didn't have a rifle for it until I bought my Mini-14. I love that scope.

5-Shot · Mar 29, 2016

Mine is on an old (nearing 50) Remington 700 BDL Custom in 458. Had 'em both since new and couldn't part with either.

Ed

Stan O · Mar 29, 2016

Scope

A 3x Leupold with a post and crosshair sits atop my pre 64 Winchester featherweight since the 60's. Always liked that scope.

Rock185 · Mar 29, 2016

Good scopes. I kinda like the M8 2X too

CAJUNLAWYER · Mar 31, 2016

jag312 said:
I found one at the San Jose Gun Show many years ago. I think I paid $35 for it. I didn't have a rifle for it until I bought my Mini-14. I love that scope.

Perfect gun for that scope-I would kill for an old M8 2x for my mini

M29since14 · Mar 31, 2016

Ranger514 said:
Real men use iron sights in the brush and woods

Maybe so, until you can't see them any longer.

The Leupold 3X gives some additional mounting possibilities, owing to its tube length, eye relief, and turret location. Everyone that has one seems to like them. I've been tempted to order one of the new production versions but haven't made the decision yet. It would be nice if they made a matte-finish 30 mm tube model. (It would look more at home on the rifle I have in mind.)

There is something about the Leupold M8 3X

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