February 2008

"I could not be more impressed with this little scope. Since I purchased it on 01/13/2008 it has held true zero on my hard kicking springer airgun, no adjustments needed thus far. My only complaint is that my sunshade would not screw in the objective end but no big deal. Today I shot a squirrel at about 60 feet, no big feat! The amazing thing though was the bug buster allowed me to see this squirrel 60 feet out and up a tree with branches all around the little critter. The only part I could see was his left eye and earlobe, he was glaring right at me. I took aim and to my surprise he flopped right onto the ground. I thought surely not, but yep I hit him right in the eye where the crosshairs were. I am overall very pleased with this scope."

Leapers Response:
"There is a protective ring on the front objective. It has to be removed to install the sunshade on the Bugbuster scope. The protective rings can be screwed on the front of the sunshade."

"When you said protective ring I checked the scope, all better now, fits perfect. Very happy with the scope. As a matter of fact im buying an accushot model in a couple of days I am so impressed. Thanks for your help, problem solved!"

 

May 2007

"The scope as I removed it from the box appears well constructed and the finish is nice. I also noticed the power ring is firm to turn, making it seem the tolerances are good. The clicks also have a nice feel to them. Looking through the scope at various objects, I noticed quickly the view is quite clear and bright. The objective coating eliminates most glare although no scope can eliminate all glare. The black flip up lens covers are a nice feature to protect it.

As for the features the Illuminated reticle is nice as it is center lit and has a subtle low setting on one so it does not drown things out. Also the target style turrets allow for bullet drop, although with 1/8 moa clicks, that only allows for 8 inches before the knob is rotated around, so a further than 100 yard sight in is recommended for those looking to shoot out to 600 yards or more. The range of adjustment is also acceptable and the locking feature is nice. I also get the feeling while locked the knobs are somewhat protected as a slight accidental blow would be supported by the scope tube not only the shaft going to the inner tube. The side parallax knob is also nice and has numbers marked from 10 yards for either air gunners or hunters that have the chance to get up close and out to infinity (although numbered to 500).

Rifle specs:
Model-Howa 1500
Work done- Barrel is free floated, trigger parts polished for improved pull
Bases: Warne steel weaver style bases
Rings: Leupold 30mm PRW

30-06 caliber, although not the largest does make enough recoil on a bolt action to make many low quality scopes not hold zero, this one not only helped zero consistently, it tracked so well, rivaling scope costing many times as much. When looking at the adjustments with my boresighter, I noticed they are also extremely straight and independent of each other, another high mark.

All shots at the first shooting session with this scope were initially at 100 yards, rested on sandbags on a secure bench. The groups achieved during sight in were very small, not only an indication of rifle accuracy but also the scope was very good at holding zero. Also between the lowest and highest power the shift was only slight, 1.25 inches to be exact, which is acceptable. Also white sighting in the rifle the tracking was just as I expected from looking at it with the boresighter, very strait, and independent.

The first 3 shot group was very excellent, about .4inches, very sub moa. I made a adjustment lower, and took a shot, then made adjustments to the right, and took 2, as you can see they are very close to each other as well, then I went right even more and took 4, 6 if you include 2 I know I flinched some on 2 shots as the range was very busy.

This is the rifle with the 8-32x 56mm scope I bought installed after the range testing, and with the ammo I used. Keep in mind its just Federal ammo, which I have had good luck with, but many would say handloads are better. The rifle is a Howa model 1500, that I have free floated and adjusted the trigger for 3.5 lbs of pull with very little creep. The bases are Warne steel bases and the Rings are Leupold PRW 4 bolt 30 mm steel rings. I actually purchased your 30mm 4 bolt accushot rings, and they are good quality, but did not fit my bases as the rod going through them didn't fit the slot in my bases.

Overall I am so pleased with this combo, as are others, that both shooters next to me at the range were impressed with my groups and asked what kinda of scope I had. The guy to the left had a Howa 1500 .270 with a Zeiss scope and the guy to the right had a remington 700 .308 with a Leupold scope. I proudly told them a Leapers Accushot and gave them both the info on where to buy one. With what they had seen, I think I made two believers that day. I hope you get these pictures and receive this email well, as you truly have a happy customer that will continue to use your products for years."

November 2006

Can’t be beat, Two Years In A Row!

Jock Elliott did it again. For the second year in a row, Jock
Elliott defended his title award by winning the New York State Hunter Class Field Target award in the Hunter Class using a Leapers 30mm 3-12x44 Compact Range Estimating Scope with Side Wheel Adjustable Turret (SWAT), SCP3-M3124AOMD, on November 12th, 2006. The Competition took place through the Eastern Field Target Competitors Club, EFFTC at the Dutchess County Pistol Association in Wappingers Falls, N.Y..

After his 2005 win, using the same Leapers scope and Leapers rings, Elliott said, “The scope performed flawlessly and the mil-dot
reticle helped me compensate for pellet’s trajectory at different
ranges.” Requirements of the competition allow the shooter to focus/adjust the parallax during the competition, but do not allow him/her to adjust scope magnification above 12x or adjust windage or elevation. There were no restrictions on reticles.

The AccuShot 30mm 3-12x44 Compact Scope offers a 30mm tube for maximum light transmission and all the premium features for ultimate shooting performance. The new, convenient side-wheel parallax adjustment is user friendly, allowing for easy and precise objective adjustment from 10 yards to infinity. (The Target Turrets exceed 30 MOA in each direction with their larger and consistent windage/elevation adjustment range.) In addition, a sunshade and flip-open lens caps are included.

Great way to go Jock, we hope to see an annual win from you using the whole range of Leapers fine quality scopes.