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The Leica ER/ERi riflescopes have been out for awhile, but doesn't seem to be much discussion. Aside from how good the glass is, and how poor the reticles are.

For those that have the ER or ERi with the ballistic turret, your thoughts and observations please.

How does the clicks feel? How reliable and accurate is the tracking? How much adjustment is available on the elevation turret? 60 MOA on the 2.5-10 and 30 MOA on the 3.5-14 is what I've heard. True??

Appreciate the feedback.

I have no complaints with my ER Leica 2.5-10 (that isn't my own fault). I bought it when they first came out and it tracks like it is supposed to when I switched rifles under it. It adjusts as easy and direct as my Swaro or Zeiss models. Has great eye relief. I haven't cranked the turrets like you are asking about though. I bought the Ballistic Reticle and that is the only complaint which is my fault. I wish I had gotten something plainer or Mil Dot had they had it. The only scope I really crank the turrets on very much is my SWFA SS 5-20 Mil Quad.

I also own a 2.5-10 and have had no issues with it. Like above, I've not cranked the turrets much but as limited as my experience is, I am very pleased with the performance so far. I'm actually considering purchasing another one.

Have three Leica scopes. Two 2.5-10 and one 3.5-14. One 2.5 and the 3.5 are the #1 reticle and the other is a #4and I really like them. All of my scopes have the elevation turret. The elevation adjustment is different from my other scopes. You sight it in at 100 (or your desired range), then you reset the turret for your "zero". At that point you will have 19 MOA up and 2 MOA down on the turret before it hits the stops. For the windage, it is 11.5 and 11.5 MOA. That's the best I can describe it here. If you want, PM me your number FOS and I'll give you a call to explain. I believe the instructions are on the Leica Sports Optics website. As far as glass goes, it's right up there with my Swarovski, Kahles and Zeiss scopes. For the price you can get them at (EuroOptics and CameralandNY), they are tough to beat!

I really like mine and it sits on my most used rifle. Glass is awesome, plex is a little thin but it hasn't been an issue for me. I have the 3.5-14. Ghostrider described it exactly. Only issue I have with it is how easy it is to turn the turret. I check mine constantly but it does move on its own time to time.

Lee

Gentlemen, appreciate your input.

Ghostrider272,

19 MOA left isn't much!

Have you cranked on your turrets? How does the clicks feel? How reliable and accurate is the tracking?

Clicks are reliable and firm just easy to turn.

I zero mine at 100 yds on the -2 setting and then that gives 21 MOA up. It gets me to 850yds with my 7mm 168 gr Berger at 2925fps from my 280AI. I've cranked up and down from 100-600 without any issues and it tracks right on. Farthest hit on big game with it was 568 yds which is the farthest I've shot at an animal with it.

Lee

Has anyone actually "lost" the reticle in low light? Especially on the standard plex and #4.

That's a good question DD, and from what I've gathered, the center lines are indeed thin, but remain visible through the end of legal light (and a bit after). I just wonder under what conditions.... i.e., clear unobstructive view (pasture, field, clearcut) or if it pertains to still being able to see the fine portion of the reticle in the thick timber, brush, etc.

FOsteology
Thanks for starting this. After the knock down drag out I started on the Huskemaw I was pausing before I ask about this. I'm fairly certain the 2.5-10x42 with the mil-dot is what I put on my new Montana if it turns out to be a shooter.
Thx
Steve Eggers

Steve,

I may very well be wrong, however, I don't believe Leica offers a mil-dot reticle for the ER and ERi riflescopes. They do however have a Ballistic Plex and IBS reticle.

Nope, to my knowledge they're don't offer a mil dot reticle. I have the ER 2.5-10x42 with the standard, non-illuminated reticle. The outter (thicker) posts are only slightly thicker than the plex reticle, so if I'm looking for night time I'd be in the 4a ERi model.

I did a little mod on my TT on my Leica and it's as firm, or firmer, than my CDS scopes.

Really wishing I could get one in the standard plex or 4 to try out.

MShuntfish-Looking forward to hearing how you made that mod for the TTs.

Euro Optics has a demo ER 2.5-10x42mm 4a for $859

http://www.eurooptic.com/leica-er-25-10x42-4a-with-bdc-rifle-scope.aspx

Doug at CameraLandNY has a Demo ER 2.5-10x42mm Plex for $999.99 and you can probably applying the 10% "Moving Discount" he's currently promoting, making it $899.99

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/site.pl?page=leica50000

FOsteology
I have one ballistic plex already, I guess I could use another if I have to , just like a mil-dot better

Good prices for what you get! Too bad I'm set for scopes right now...

I'd also love to hear how you modified your TT to make it more firm. That's all this scope lacks in my opinion.

In all honestly, I wasn't even really in the market for a new scope but I'd always wanted to get back into the "euro scope" market and along came these Leica's with a solid 4 inches of ER, second focal plane reticle, AquaDura lense coatings and not terribly heavy given the 30mm tube design. Why they priced them so cheap is beyond me as Leica has never been bashful about pricing their products and rightfully so. Maybe because they were " new" to the market or something, but these scopes appear to be typical Leica quality feeling solid and as you would expect, the optics are stunning ! ! !