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Mount one and shoot it! Report back please. Not a chance. In a twist of fate, the guy that sold them to me turns out to be a member here. I just want my money back and he can stick his counterfeit scopes where the sun doesn't shine. I will see if he responds to my PM. I was just about to ask where you bought them. Was it a cheap price ? I wonder if they are a good scope?
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Bad timing on my part. I was just about to list one of these. Now I will have to take a closer look. donsm70
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We need to know who to avoid.
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Where did you purchase them from so we know where to avoid? It was at a local gun show. The guy is also a member here, as well as sells on eBay and Gunbroker. I sent him a PM asking what his reputation was worth but he just read it and deleted it. That's not good.
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I bought a tricked out 10/22 from a friend of a friend. He was up front and told me the scope was a fake Leupold, but 6 years later, still operates just fine.
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I bought a tricked out 10/22 from a friend of a friend. He was up front and told me the scope was a fake Leupold, but 6 years later, still operates just fine. Hey, if he was honest about it I would have no hard feelings. When I brought them back to him to point out that they were a fake his response was "I never said they were a Leupold" so he knew they were fake. All through our discussions I referred to them as "Leupold's" and he never corrected me or came clean. It is sad that Brads reputation is only worth $500. Mine isn't for sale at any price. I am going to sleep on this and decide what to do. I was hoping the seller would realize the poor judgement they exercised and decide to make it right. Other have suggested contacting Law Enforcement for "Theft by Swindle" charges. Either way, I just hate a blatant crook.
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I am always looking for factory wood stocks!
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I'm honestly wondering how well the knock off tracks compared to the original.
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I would try and get my money back. I have a couple of them on rimfire rifles and they do good. I wouldn’t trust them on a high powered rifle. One thing if it’s off shooting at a squirrel that’s fine but a nice Buck hell no!
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Thanks for the pics and info. Good info to know and watch out for. Thanks again 160.
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It seems like my "Circle of Trust" is about the size of a Cheerio anymore.
I am always looking for factory wood stocks!
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I bought a tricked out 10/22 from a friend of a friend. He was up front and told me the scope was a fake Leupold, but 6 years later, still operates just fine. Hey, if he was honest about it I would have no hard feelings. When I brought them back to him to point out that they were a fake his response was "I never said they were a Leupold" so he knew they were fake. All through our discussions I referred to them as "Leupold's" and he never corrected me or came clean. It is sad that Brads reputation is only worth $500. Mine isn't for sale at any price. I am going to sleep on this and decide what to do. I was hoping the seller would realize the poor judgement they exercised and decide to make it right. Other have suggested contacting Law Enforcement for "Theft by Swindle" charges. Either way, I just hate a blatant crook. Hopefully he comes to his senses, especially being a local Minnesota guy and a member on here and other sites. Whether he realized it or not, there is still the right thing to do, him knowing it and not doing the right thing just makes it that much worse. Good luck, sucks seeing a honest person taken advantage of.
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Oh, and believe it or not, deer bite. Fairly hard.
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Do Leupold scopes have the "x" on each power on the power ring?.... 3x 4x 5x etc?
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Do Leupold scopes have the "x" on each power on the power ring?.... 3x 4x 5x etc? Honestly, I am not sure. It is one of those things that you look at so often and never even notice. I look at my license plate daily but can't tell you what it is. I can tell you Brad's though.
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Do Leupold scopes have the "x" on each power on the power ring?.... 3x 4x 5x etc? My Leupolds don't have X's on the individual powers. Don't know if that's the case on all. LHS
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I’ve seen several at local gun shows here in Ms… Called them out every time…. Couple of guys at the tables didn’t believe me….. one was on a 722 222 remington I wanted the rifle but I told the man I wouldn’t buy it with a fake Leupold on it He got upset I asked him to call Leupold and give them the serial # he would t A month later at another show same man same 722 No fake Leupold on it…. He called it was a fake He apologized to me Tried to sell me the bare rifle I passed I had already bought a different 222 I hated it for him or any one else But it’s happening Be careful The adjustment knobs on them are just different and the gold rings just don’t ha VE the same look Last one I saw was a week ago at a show Guy had it on a boat paddle ruger…. I informed him it was a fake He clearly had it la eked on his tag Leupold I told him it was a fake… he stated it was crystal clear it was a Leupold… I bet him a $100 bill it was fake and to call Leupold now to confirm it He laughed and said I’ll call them monday I came back a little while later v snapped a pic And called Leupold myself Sure as shooting It was a fake 160user I hate it for you sir I’ve bought from you before You are one of the good ones here It’s a terrible feeling for sure
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Since it was a local gun show, file a police report and get it to whomever runs the gun show.
I almost bought some powder once at a gun show. All the containers had a price sticker. I lifted up a “pound” of RL15 since it wasn’t too high. It was way light and asked about it. The seller said, “I never said it was a full pound.” I despise people like that. PLEASE let us know who it is.
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I usually either call Leupold or email them with serial number before I purchase.
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I have seen a fake Zeiss too, I mounted it for a customer at LGS. I told him it was fake.
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I usually either call Leupold or email them with serial number before I purchase. Same here. A minute of prevention..
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