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I have inherited an old Leupold scope. I was hoping you all might be able to help me with some questions. It is a fixed power 7.5X, with AO adjustment. The OD of the objective end is about 1 13/16", a nd the scope is 12 5/8" long. Seems a bit large and high powered for a hunting scope, and yet pretty low powered for a target scope.Any intel would be appreciated: what it may have been designed for and approximately when it was made? Unfortunately the previous owner is not around to answer any questions. Thanks for any help.
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They were excellent on 222's and similar. Honestly, I really like that 7.5X Leupold. Pretty darned good scope for a little varminter or even a deer rig in open country.
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beretzs hit it. I hope, it is in good shape. Obviously Leupold will take care of you - were you to send it in - but not having anything close in their lineup anymore, they might be at a loss to replace it, if not servicable anymore. Just resently, I send in an ages old M8 3x with German # 1 reticle. It had a blemish on the objective lens inside. It could not be serviced anymore and was replaced with a Ultralight FXII 2,5x20. While I am happy with this swap, this remains something to keep in mind.
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Thanks guys. Appreciate the info. The open country deer application sounds interesting, It's in great shape. A couple of small scratches from the mounting rings and a little dust on the lens. And I'm glad to hear it's not a rimfire scope. Curious, any guess as to what time period they were made?
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What is the serial number on the scope. It is the only way to determine age.
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No idea but they look excellent on old Sako 222s!
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Never had a "Triple Duce". Always wanted one, just because of the cool moniker... It might work well on my old 225Win.
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Never had a "Triple Duce". Always wanted one, just because of the cool moniker... It might work well on my old 225Win. It’d be perfect. Classic set up.
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Southtexas: In the past I have owned and used three of the 7.5 power Leupold scopes. I liked them and used them for years Rock Chuck and Prairie Dog Hunting. Alas when the wonderful Leupold 6.5x20 power variables came along I traded off most all of my 7.5, 8, 10, 12, and 16 power fixed power Leupolds for that companies big variables. I have just 4 of the fixed 12 power Leupolds and 2 of the fixed 8 power Leupolds left. One of my 8 power Leupolds is on a Browning (Sako action) Rifle in 222 Remington Magnum and the other 8 power Leupold is on a Sako L-46 heavy barrel Varmint model in 222 Remington! These are great scopes but the current style variables can do everything the fixed powers can do - and more! Enjoy your classic and classy old Leupold. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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Hell I think a fixed 8X AO would be cool on my .280 rem Ruger #1
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Aside from a few 8x56 "night scopes", fixed power hunting scopes in that range are pretty scarce IME. Used to have a Lyman 8 on a Vixen .223 and liked it a lot. I see those Leupolds on GB and they come pretty dear.
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Those are great old scopes.
Find the appropriate rifle and chambering.
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I picked up a Karl Kaps scope 8x a few years back... same "vintage" kinda thing... it is amazing... and was super inexpensive.
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Just pulled an 8x a.o. with CPC off of a .222 magnum 722.Great old scope,probably end up on my CZ .17 hornet.
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Thanks, Gentlemen, for your input. I'm wavering between putting it on an old M70 225Win or on a 1968 M700 in 270 that my dad gave to my BIL. Or maybe I should sell it as I have more scopes than places to put them right now...decisions, decisions!
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Thanks, Gentlemen, for your input. I'm wavering between putting it on an old M70 225Win or on a 1968 M700 in 270 that my dad gave to my BIL. Or maybe I should sell it as I have more scopes than places to put them right now...decisions, decisions! Both would be excellent options.
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