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Leupold does not like to answer their emails and the custom shop phone wait time was like a hour so here goes. Can it be done and if so how much does it cost? Thanks
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Yes. Pretty sure it's $90.
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Thank you, You would not know the general turn around time would you?
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About three or four weeks turn around and it's a hair below $90 including return postage. $89 or so, IIRC.
It's another $59+ for a custom CDS turret.
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If you buy a CDS equipped new Leupold scope, you get a coupon that covers cost of the custom CDS. If you get the elevation turret retrofitted, they charge for the custom CDS turret.
It's still cheaper than sending a Conquest back to Zeiss for elevation turret retrofit and then getting a Kenton Industries custom turret.
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I had a few reticles changed out. They were very nice, and the turnaround time was fairly fast.
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M-1 Turrets are nice too.
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Thank you, You would not know the general turn around time would you? Put it in a box with a note stating what you want done and contact info (phone). They'll call you for payment. That's how I've always done it.
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Put it in a box with a note stating what you want done and contact info (phone). They'll call you for payment. That's how I've always done it. [/quote]
That's it, very easy. I have another one there now getting M-1 turrets.
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According to a Leupold rep I spoke with on the phone once they can't put a CDS on every Vari-XIII or VXIII scope. He asked me for serial numbers and told me which he could and which he couldn't do. I don't remember the distinction he made, but I don't think I would just box one up and send it to them with the assumption it could be done without speaking with them first.
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I had the CDS removed, and added the M-1 turrets.
Much better now.
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I had the CDS removed, and added the M-1 turrets.
Much better now.
I have several CDS turrets, never tried the M-1, although I read a lot of good stuff about it here on the Fire. How about a primer on the M-1 for CDS users without M-1 experience. DF
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I had the CDS removed, and added the M-1 turrets.
Much better now.
You remember what that cost? I like my M1 much better than the CDS.
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I have a couple of the CDS scopes and they work very well in a hunting application. For long range target type shooting there are better options. I do really like them though for what I use them for. Seem to work reasonably well
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Re-CDS: Keep in mind the CSD system is good for A specific load, elevation and temperature. So when shooting outside of the specific setup, you will change your POI. After you purchase a few CDS caps for $55.00 each, for different loads and hunting situations. I found it better to use the M-1 system for long range work. I shoot steel at 1500 feet, hunt elk in Colorado 6-10,000 feet. Hunt deer in elk in Montana from 3,000 to about 5,000 feet. I have M-1 turrets on my 338-RUM, sometimes on my 300 Win. And last but not least my 30-06. My 06 has no turrets or special CDS caps. I have put more meat in the freezer with that gun than the others. I like to hunt, see how close I can get to my game before I pull the trigger.
Happy hunting.
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Just use the MOA CDS in the same fashion as the M1....
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Has anyone ever found their CDS dial to be moved off of chosen range inadvertantly?
I have had that happen at inopportune moments with several exposed turret scopes, including a thousand dollar Viper PST. It does tend to shake one's faith in the system.
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That could be why not all of my rifles have turrets. Saying that I've never had that problem with a turret.
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