Leupold Alaskan scopes

[fugawi]

Looking for some history about the Leupold Alaskans which were manufactured in the 90's. Anyone use 'em and how do you like them?

Not much info on the web. Don't confuse these with the Lyman Alaskans

Thanks

 

[bearkilr]

http://www2.leupold.com/resources/My...ndanswers.aspx

The Leupold Answer Guide

Alaskan Scopes
Leupold introduced the Alaskan scopes in 1990. All three waterproof scope models feature a Duplex reticle and a 7/8" steel maintube. Alaskan 2.5X Alaskan 4X Alaskan 6X The Alaskan scopes were discontinued in 1991.


Alaskan Scope Repair Policy
The Alaskan scope is warranted for five years from the date of purchase to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship. We stand behind every scope we make, and traditionally have made every effort to be fair to scope owners.

Alaskan Rings
Introduced in 1990. Precision-machined from solid steel, designed to complement the Alaskan scope's traditional blued steel finish. The 7/8"inch Alaskan rings fit any Leupold STD mount base. #44281 - Super Low #44276 - Low #44456 - Medium The Leupold Alaskan 7/8" rings were discontinued in 1992.

 

[fugawi]

Thanks bearkilr, I had already found that. Looking for more personal use stories and opinions. Likes/dislikes. Also some info on what they cost when new, why discontinued, value today - that sort of thing.

 

[bearkilr]

Yeah, sorry, I've never owned one, looked at one some time ago on another guys rifle but don't recall any specifics. My understanding is they were marketed as mimicking vintage scopes but having better lenses and internals than ones form that era.

 

[fugawi]

No need to apologize. I appreciate you taking the time to reply. Hard to find more about these Alaskans - seems like they were a marketing ploy that kind of fizzled on Leupold. I have a 6X plus the rings which are probably worth as much as the scope (though you can buy delrin reducers to use in 1" rings).

I'd like to hear from someone who is using or had used them previously. More curious than anything.