Reviews - Leupold FX-II 2.5x28mm Scout Rifle Scope Reviews - LU-RS-FX2-2528-58810

Author: cavcdr (verified customer) , Experienced firearm user. Veteran of USMC and OHARNG. NRA Certified Insructor., from Columbus, IN on Sep 26, 2009
Pros:  Eye relief, clarity
Would recommend:  yes

cavcdr wrote:

This is absolutely the righ tscope for setting up a 'scout'- type rifle. The eye relief is generous. I mounted it on my Ruger Frontier rifle using the barrel mount and Ruger rings - just the ticket.

Author: Lecter612 (verified customer) , Casual shooter for now who would like to start hunting in the near future. I'm an avid fisherman and spend my free time outdoors., from Milltown, NJ on Nov 13, 2008
Pros:  Lightweight, bright view, easy and precise adjustments
Cons:  Magnification not adjustable
Would recommend:  no

Lecter612 wrote:

I'm a casual range shooter with hopes of doing some rifle hunting out west in the future. This is my first 'quality' riflescope, and I understand now the praise the Leupold receives - the view through the scope is bright, clear, and crisp. It seems to be the perfect scope for scout mounting on my Marlin 1895G, and I would recommend it without pause.

Author: ShrinkMD (verified customer) , I enjoy milsurp and the great outdoors., from Randolph, NJ on Mar 26, 2008
Pros:  Very clear optics, appropriate eye relief for scout mount
Cons:  Wish it was higher magnification, but 2.5x will get the job done
Would recommend:  yes

ShrinkMD wrote:

I bought this to scope a M-48 Yugo Mauser to go with the S&K Mount. My groups were instantly cut in half, and with Yugo surplus 50's ammunition it was shooting about 4MOA, which is about the limit of that stuff. I then put some higher grade M75 sniper through it and got down to about 2MOA. The point is, if you have been thinking about scoping an old surplus Mosin or Mauser, go for it! You don't have to drill or tap anything, and this scope will do fine out to 200 or 300 yds. It has really added to my enjoyment of shooting this old rifle (and old ammo!) and I don't think there is a better choice than this scope. I've put several hundred rounds through it already, and no problems holding zero.

Author: npillman (verified customer) from Plymouth, MN on Nov 2, 2007
Pros:  Lightweight, sharp image, Leupold quality.
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

npillman wrote:

I have put this scope on my Ruger M77 Mark II Frontier .308 rifle which has a forward barrel-rib scout-style scope mount. This scope is made to be used with both eyes open, making it easy to quickly pick up ones target and maintain a wide field of peripheral vision. Eye relief is generous over a 6 inch range.

Author: jcbrown (verified customer) from Arizona on Jul 26, 2007
Pros:  Compact, clear image, duplex is great. Leupold quality.
Cons:  Only x28. Could use bigger objective.
Would recommend:  yes

jcbrown wrote:

Great scope for a white tail rifle. Mounting it forward allows for quick target acquisition. The duplex shows fine in normal and bright daylight and is still good in low light. Very clear objection and the great quality you expect from Leupold. It is compact and light, making it no burden to carry. I find it is the best scout scope out there. It may be expensive, but with the Leupold quality and guarantee, it's worth it.