leupold scope shifting zero

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leupold scope shifting zero

Post by bigrich » 09 Aug 2026, 5:31 am

i've used leupold scopes for years , always held zero. had the windage adjustment go on a 223 with a 3-9x40 vx3i recently . sent in for free warranty repair , aside from that never a issue with loopy scopes . i've read on the net about yanks complaining of zero shift with vx3 HD scopes . anyone on here ever have a issue with leupold scopes ? cheers
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Re: leupold scope shifting zero

Post by Wapiti » 09 Aug 2026, 8:37 am

Nope.
Even after being dropped, rough handled or sitting in racks vibrating and rattling around for years and years.
We continue to buy Leupold, because they haven't been beaten yet by any other brand, in any other situation.
Have tried others, and none have come up to what we expect, for what we do.
Between us both we would have over 30 Leupolds, plus spotting scopes and the old Golden Ring American-made Binos.
That sample size tells us everything we need to know, especially the ones on the go-to firearms being treated mercilessly.

To buy other brands has, for us, been a risk that hasn't gone well.
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Re: leupold scope shifting zero

Post by bladeracer » 09 Aug 2026, 9:07 am

Redfield Revolution made by Leupold wouldn't hold zero, even after being sent back for repair. I can zero it, then do some shooting okay, but when I get it out next time it's not even close to zero. Got it for free on a rifle though so it doesn't bother me.
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Re: leupold scope shifting zero

Post by bigrich » 09 Aug 2026, 12:33 pm

thanks for the opinions fellas , i've hardly ever had a problem with leupold . i have a redfeild revolution 3-9x40 blade . swapped out the old vx1 2-7 friction turret loopy for it on my 7x57 ruger . the ruger didn't quite shoot as well after that , but it did hold zero . the loopys back on the 7x57 now ;)
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