COUNTERFEIT leupold scopes
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Korth Group Ltd
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We have encountered a couple of brand new Leupold clones that were sold as new Leupold optics at the Toronto Sportsman's show this year. We have been there to display for the last two years, but opted to not attend this year. Wish we had now - would like to know where these knockoff optics were sold. FYUI - these were sold at proper Leupold retail; not discounted to make it known they were fakes.
A few things to look for:
The Gold Ring is not a proper gold colour
Laser marks on the gold ring are not centered
Laser marks are not as crisp
Check under the turret caps - Leupold does not use any gold colouring on new optics under the caps
Tactical reticles in a hunting optic
Packaging looks off
More than one optic for sale has the same serial number
We have encountered hard-to-identify VX-3i 3.5-10x40 and LCO's recently that are very well done.
When in doubt, call us or Leupold.
KGL
A few things to look for:
The Gold Ring is not a proper gold colour
Laser marks on the gold ring are not centered
Laser marks are not as crisp
Check under the turret caps - Leupold does not use any gold colouring on new optics under the caps
Tactical reticles in a hunting optic
Packaging looks off
More than one optic for sale has the same serial number
We have encountered hard-to-identify VX-3i 3.5-10x40 and LCO's recently that are very well done.
When in doubt, call us or Leupold.
KGL
Korth Group Ltd
Regular
Not recently. Years ago, the Mark 4 knock-offs had a real serial number (we recall 888 was a part of the serial). Since then, the serials have been duds.
KGL
NorthernCX
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Recently mounted one of these knockoffs for a 'customer'who had me re-stock a rifle for him. He bought it off Wish (Chinese knockoff app- some good deals, just realize you're getting cheap knockoffs). Seemed OK at 4x, cranked it to 24x and you could NOT focus it. Not possible. No gold ring on objective, clicks on turrets were mushy. I told him from the start it was a dud- he put on a real one and thinks he's getting this one replaced under 'warranty'... money not brains.
Just for fun, I searched for Leupold Vari-X 1. Here's one of the first scopes that came up: www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-5X20mm-Riflescope-Matte-MilDot-Rifle-Scope-Duplex-Reticle-W-Cap-For-Hunting/202397245261?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58646%26meid%3D85193e962b7846c6b2ab1e9ffed071b8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D254267476298%26itm%3D202397245261&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
At least it doesn't say Leupold.
However, this one shows Leupold laser-engraved on the gold ring: www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Riflescope-1-5-5X20mm-Matte-MilDot-Rifle-Scope-Duplex-Reticle-Scope/253045715204?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58646%26meid%3D85193e962b7846c6b2ab1e9ffed071b8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D254267476298%26itm%3D253045715204&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Beware, my friends.
Ted
At least it doesn't say Leupold.
However, this one shows Leupold laser-engraved on the gold ring: www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Riflescope-1-5-5X20mm-Matte-MilDot-Rifle-Scope-Duplex-Reticle-Scope/253045715204?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58646%26meid%3D85193e962b7846c6b2ab1e9ffed071b8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D254267476298%26itm%3D253045715204&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Beware, my friends.
Ted
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How do you KNOW ? that they Knew it was a counterfeit ? OP even admitted they might not have known ! BUT they should HELP out the fellow for sure with a scope or $$ refund for sure ! jmo RJ
I read in another thread one way to verify a fake is the power adjustment goes clockwise to increase power on a real Leupold but counterclockwise on a fake.
Can you verify this info?
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.I read in another thread one way to verify a fake is the power adjustment goes clockwise to increase power on a real Leupold but counterclockwise on a fake.
Can you verify this info?
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NAA.
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I bought one of these scopes knowingly about twenty years ago online from a guy that was in Toronto that disappeared a few years after and only paid $100 bucks new. Didn't try it for about five years and wouldn’t hold zero. Am going to disassemble it sometime I’m bored just to study scope internals but definitely don’t feel burnt as I knew at the time you don’t get a new Leupold for a hundred bucks. Unless the used rifle was priced in part on thinking the scope was authentic I wouldn’t get too excited but could see the average gun store employee missing the signs it’s fake. The Fake Leopold warning has been in this optics section at the top for a long time. Don’t feel too bad as it’s probably not the biggest letdown you will experience with firearms in you lifetime. Remember Jesus loves you.—- Dieseldog!
Korth Group Ltd
Regular
I read in another thread one way to verify a fake is the power adjustment goes clockwise to increase power on a real Leupold but counterclockwise on a fake.
Can you verify this info?
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We have seen both. However, Leupold scopes run clockwise from low to high magnification.
Hey OP are you going to out the greasy whores that sold you the scope or not? Think of it as good public service karma
Comments like this make us wish CGN had a like button. LOL
KGL
Unknowingly Bought a fake VX1 off ebay last year. Got suspicious and called Leupold to verify. They confirmed the serial number was legit but the give away was the power ring markings. I sent them pics and they said it was the best counterfit they had seen to date. I ended up putting it on an old 22 rimfire.
