Leupold Rifleman

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I recently acquired one of these in a 3-9 x 40 on a rifle I bought.

I see on Leupold's site the suggested retail is the same as the VX-1 in 3-9 x 40.

What's the big difference between the two if the suggested retail $ is the same?

Anyone have a Rifleman or have had any trouble with one?
 
VX-1 magnification range is closer to 3-9, slightly more field-of-view, click adjustments, a bit less weight and Multicoat4.

Rifleman selling feature seems to be BAS (Ballistic Aiming System) and has micro-friction adjustments.
 
According to our rep (the question was asked because like you note the msrp and the wholesale prices is within a couple bucks of each other).

The three things that were passed to us were 1) the lens coatings are different (no further info there though), 2) you can have the reticle changed (at factory etc) on the VX-1's but not the Rifleman and 3) the Rifleman is a little heavier, 10% or so, in the same mag spec model.
 
From what I had seen the Riflemans usually come with a nice wide duplex reticle, that's about the only thing I liked.
I found the glass on the Rifleman not as clear as a VX1.
Out dated 1/2" friction dials.

Having said that, you won't have trouble with it. Solid like the older VariX line, old technology.

Makes no sense to price them the same as a VX1, you got the Redfield Revolution right there too.
I could see the Rifleman line being dropped.
 
It seems decent.

I have no issue with friction adjustments. I have a VariX-III with friction adjustments, and that's old. VariX-II's had them longer.

With clicks your stuck with a 1/4 moa click. (1/8 on some models) With friction adjustments you can get any movement you want. Need 1/10, take 1/10, need 1/3 moa?, take 1/3.

I have a sub 7lb 30-06 I can mount it on to give it a test.
 
bearkilr said:
I've read on several forums that both Rifleman and VX-1 optics are outsourced from China or Korea.
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No, that's incorrect as the Rifleman is made in the USA. The Rifleman was originally made for Walmart so they could have their very own Leupold model. It is very similar to the VX-1 as described by Galamb with just minor variations. They keep making this model due to some retail demand as there is a little US and Canadian following of this model even though it makes little sense in the long run. Phil.
 
P of PDent said:
No, that's incorrect as the Rifleman is made in the USA. The Rifleman was originally made for Walmart so they could have their very own Leupold model. It is very similar to the VX-1 as described by Galamb with just minor variations. They keep making this model due to some retail demand as there is a little US and Canadian following of this model even though it makes little sense in the long run. Phil.
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It's assembled in the USA. Most agree that tubes for all Leupold scopes are made in the USA, but many other parts are outsourced, depending on which model. For instance, all Leupold lenses are outsourced. Not that it really matters, most optics contain parts made in various countries.

Leupold uses foreign sourced components for some parts of Golden Ring products, primarily lenses. This is because at this time, there is no American manufacturer that can supply the quantity of high quality lenses that Leupold needs for its annual Golden Ring Optics production. Leupold’s lens systems are designed at Leupold, by American optical engineers, in its state-of -the-art optics lab and then procured from outside vendors who must meet stringent quality standards.

www. leupold.com/about-us/americas-optics-authority/
 
Slamfire said:
VX-1 magnification range is closer to 3-9, slightly more field-of-view, click adjustments, a bit less weight and Multicoat4.

Rifleman selling feature seems to be BAS (Ballistic Aiming System) and has micro-friction adjustments.
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I'm considering a Rifleman or VX-1 scope as a "better than what I have" scope as I'm reading relatively good reviews for both. Anyone find a good sale price on these units (3-9 x 40mm)?

I'm getting a Remington 783 in .308 and it comes with some sort of no-name scope, was going to throw it on the EE and hope to get $40 for it then get something respectable, on a budget. I'm also willing to wait, save a little more money and get something better.
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bearkilr said:
It's assembled in the USA. Most agree that tubes for all Leupold scopes are made in the USA, but many other parts are outsourced, depending on which model. For instance, all Leupold lenses are outsourced. Not that it really matters, most optics contain parts made in various countries.

Leupold uses foreign sourced components for some parts of Golden Ring products, primarily lenses. This is because at this time, there is no American manufacturer that can supply the quantity of high quality lenses that Leupold needs for its annual Golden Ring Optics production. Leupold’s lens systems are designed at Leupold, by American optical engineers, in its state-of -the-art optics lab and then procured from outside vendors who must meet stringent quality standards.

www. leupold.com/about-us/americas-optics-authority/
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Golden Ring are their spotting scope and binocular line, not their rifle scope lines.
 
I tried a rifleman (for the price) got rid of it , the biggest issue I had was the power adjustment ring was way to tight , like two hand job , thought it would get better with use but it didn't . The glass quality didn't seem as good as my vx11 models either . I think bringing out all these different models is smoke and mirrors. If you buy and older model quality is low to high 1,11,111 way to simple and you know what you have .
Only thing to watch for is the turret type , friction or click if that matters to you , both work just fine , but I do like the clicks better
 
Keithjohn said:
I tried a rifleman (for the price) got rid of it , the biggest issue I had was the power adjustment ring was way to tight , like two hand job , thought it would get better with use but it didn't . The glass quality didn't seem as good as my vx11 models either . I think bringing out all these different models is smoke and mirrors. If you buy and older model quality is low to high 1,11,111 way to simple and you know what you have .
Only thing to watch for is the turret type , friction or click if that matters to you , both work just fine , but I do like the clicks better
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I'm thinking the Rifleman is discontinued as I can't find many in Canada. Edit... I see that SFRC has 2 at $283.

http://www.theammosource.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_200_559&products_id=3025

How does the Nikon Prostaff rate compared to the Rifleman/VX-1? They're on sale for $179 w/free shipping @ Cabelas.
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Keithjohn said:
I like my Nikon better than the rifleman ( I still have the pro staff) & that sounds like a good price
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I checked out the Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 @CT and a Burris Fullfield 4.5-14x42 and the Burris was the better glass (sharper/brighter), for me. I didn't see any entry level Leopold's there so I couldn't compare. I liked the Burris, however it's quite a bit larger and heavier.

I think I'm going to wait and save up for a more expensive optic.
 
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