Leapers scope
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canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Having owned a few leapers in my day, I can say without a DOUBT your money is better spent on a Bushnell or equivalent.
Seriously - a used 'brand name' scope is infinitely better than a Leapers. IMHO.
Seriously - a used 'brand name' scope is infinitely better than a Leapers. IMHO.
Clobbersauras
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Waaay out west.
Generally you get what you pay for. What's the warranty like on your leapers?
Bushnell has a lifetime warranty.
We were one of the first companies to import Leapers scopes into Canada. The main reason we got into this line was that they had a decent scope and mount for the SKS and AR 15 at an entry level price. We had several scopes come back on warranty (we ate the returns with some assistance from Leapers USA). Over the last 10-15 years their quality has improved somewhat but they still remain on the entry level. As other mainline companies like Bushnell, Tasco, Millet, BSA ect have developed similar products we have switched to them because of the better warranty in Canada. We currently do not import any Leapers scopes but have no problem recommending them considering the above information. I think to compare a Leapers scope with a Bushnell 3200 is some what short sighted (pun intended). I look through and use numerous optics in a year and I can tell you that the clarity, resolution and light transmission are not even close. We have no problem selling less expensive optics for different applications and budgets but you have to be realistic in your expectations. Brand name scopes may even come out of the same factories where Leapers and similar products are made...it is just that the big companies will usually look after you (and me) better. Phil.
The Bushnell Elite 3200 10X40 mildot sells for around $240.00 not $420. I think you've got your numbers mixed up
Also, there's a big difference in quality. Clicks are 4/minute, doing the "box" proves adjustment accuracy, not just once but repeatedly. On my M14, it has proven to be a tough scope and is still holding it's zero perfectly. The optics are very good for it's price as well. You may get lucky with a Leepers, but your chances are that it will not consistently perform to the same level as the Elite. For my money, spend the extra $100 or so and be sure you've got a quality scope 
Northman999
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Yukon
I've had a leapers 3-9x40mm armored scope from marstar for a couple of years. It worked great for about a year and a half, nice (not great, but nice) glass and I particularly liked the very fine mil-dot reticle. My M14 was very accurate with it (3/4" groups) and it held zero perfectly; M14's having a reputation as being hard on scopes. After about a year and a half on top of my M14, the scoped rifle got put on a chair that fell over and the thing fell right on the eyepiece of the scope. After that I couldn't get good focus on high end magnification. I sent it in (to USA) for repairs under warranty, but it still cost me $45 in shipping and at the border (Yeah, the dickheads at customs charged me for my own scope, even though it was clearly marked warranty repair). The Leapers people were fast and courteous with me, which I appreciated.
Overall I'd reccomend these scopes to people on a budget, but do be prepared to send them to the USA for warranty work. Be aware though that if you pay $100 for a scope your getting a $100 scope and you just can't get past it.
Overall I'd reccomend these scopes to people on a budget, but do be prepared to send them to the USA for warranty work. Be aware though that if you pay $100 for a scope your getting a $100 scope and you just can't get past it.
