Originally Posted by Youper
Originally Posted by pabucktail
I wanted a Leupold 4x a few years ago but they only offered it in the stupid wide duplex so I found a used one instead. I think they pretty much killed both the 4 and 6 with the wide duplex reticle. The LRD in the 6 is pretty nice, but it was discontinued awhile back.

Exactly, but I was surprised to find out that a buddy of mine that recently traded me a used FX-II 6x36 with the standard duplex actually prefers the wide one. He's the only person I've met that does. Otherwise he is a sensible guy.


I’ve had several Leupold’s with a wide duplex and I like them. When I first started using scopes in the 70’s I was using my dad’s B&L with a fine crosshair and it worked great for both of us. So with the wide duplex I guess I figured I had the best of both worlds.
Now, my favorite is the 2.5-8 Leupold. I have it on 2 Kimbers and A 3-9 Ultralight on my Ruger American Ranch.
FWIW, my 2.5-8 was set on 4x this year when I shot my buck.

Last edited by Blacktail308; 04/24/20.
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