Reviews - Leapers New Gen 4x20 Combat Style Range Estimating Scope, Black w/Mil-dot Reticle for AR-15 Reviews - LP-RS-SCP-420M-B

Author: Reed (verified customer) , Retired, from Waters on Feb 16, 2013
Pros:  Good AR-15 scope for the money
Cons:  Cross hair is a little off straight up and down
Would recommend:  yes

Reed wrote:

I have other Leapers products with no complaints.

Author: James McKinney (verified customer) , AR Armorer, IDPA, and F/Class Shooter, from Palm Bay, Fl on May 13, 2012
Pros:  Great scope for my retro, triangular handguard AR, looks just like the orginal Colt, with the collector's price tag
Cons:  Would be hard to mount in without light at night
Would recommend:  yes

James McKinney wrote:

Great addition to my retro 60's-70's style AR that I built, only need to find the era bi-pod and para trooper wrap bag to complete the project.

Author: Dr.Rob (verified customer) , Art Director, Writer, Competitive Shooter, from Centennial CO on Sep 15, 2011
Pros:  price, compactness, weight, lens covers
Cons:  heavy crosshairs
Would recommend:  yes

Dr.Rob wrote:

I have the older version of this scope with the illuminated reticles(which was an un-needed feature). If this scope is anything like the previous models I would highly recommend it as a 'starter' optic if you still want to use your iron sights. The carry handle mount is fully 'look through' and you can leave your irons as is. I've had mine on and off my AR's carry handle multiple times and not had to re-zero it more than 2 clicks up/down at 100 yards. The L-R remained true. Very rugged little scope for the money. In two seasons of tactical matches with pretty rough handling the scope has held its zero. The cross hairs are pretty thick for range estimation. At 300 yards the crosshairs can completely cover an 8 inch target. While the BDC is a neat feature, using hold-over is a lot faster than dialing up the BDC, which is awkward to adjust while 'on target'. This scope would benefit from thick and thin cross hairs. The flip up scope caps that come with it are top notch, but add a bit of bulk, ...
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Author: REHNCV (verified customer) , 52 yr old lawman, from Chula Vista CA on Sep 21, 2010
Pros:  Clear bright optics, Simple design, Solid fit
Cons:  Larger than expected
Would recommend:  yes

REHNCV wrote:

Shooting with iron sights at a paper target these days isn't as much fun as it used to be..., like when I was a young Marine 30 something years ago. A 12 inch round target at 100 yards easily hides behind my A2's front sight post. I couldn't even tell if i was hitting the paper at that range anymore. Something had to be done if I wanted to continue to enjoy shooting my AR-15. So, a couple of months ago while surfing the web, I found the Leapers New Gen 4x20 Combat Style AR-15 Range Estimating Scope with Mil-dot Reticle on Opticsplanet. The review showed promise and the price was certainly right. So, I purchased one and after trying it out, I give it my 2 cents worth; Its simple design and straight-forward appearance assures a solid construction. The single point carry-handle mount fit exactly as it was designed to, fixing the scope rigidly to the reciever. Its somewhat bulky appearance gives me the impression of a large black cigar case on top of my carry handle. But, the ...
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Author: Nemesis (verified customer) from Yuba City CA on Apr 5, 2010
Pros:  Cheap and Easy to use
Cons:  None for this price
Would recommend:  yes

Nemesis wrote:

There are better scopes out there but this is one is well worth the money. Better than other scopes ive used in the $30-$100 price range