Reviews & Ratings for Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS 1.1-8x24 Rifle Scope — 8 reviews — Page 1

After having this for a couple months now and using it in a couple matches I can say the quality- Clarity, brightness, precision, feel, look, function of this scope is flawless. I put this on a Daniel Defense DD5v1 with the Leupold one piece mount and when I went to zero it in the windage was dead-on! Didn't even need one tenth of a Mil windage. Only needed 2 Mil UP adjustment to get dead on at 50 yard zero.

The pinch-to-turn turrets are a must have for slung, run and gun stages.

The only reasons I did not give five stars:
1. With the M-TMR reticle, when at full power (8x) you can only see two Mils above/below the horizontal reticle line- so if you need to hold over more than two mils you MUST dial it in with the turrets. I cannot speak about the BDC reticle as I don't own that one.
2. The clicks in the turret need to have a more positive feel- weak clicks, a semi-"mushy" feel.

I first saw this rifle scope at the giant Army military equipment show (AUSA) at the Washington DC Convention Center about 5 years ago. I guess it was the poor lighting conditions of something but I was unimpressed, especially at this price point.
In the time between the show and my purchase I pretty much stuck with Swarvo (Z6i) and other Kahles and Premier Reticles products for conventional scopes. I started to get very interested in the Knight's SR-25 series and discovered this optic was highly preferred by Special Operators and civilian shooters alike. Did a ton of research, read a lot of reviews and decided to get my FIRST one. Well I was so impressed, this review is on the 2nd one. Absolutely stellar piece of gear. Both have the Horus reticle which I also found to be quick to learn. Turrets are solid, track well and the "pinch to unlock" approach is ideal for this type of scope. Glass is every bit as good as the other brands noted above. Even the provided lens caps are terrific.
Of course, not an inexpensive scope, but if you can afford to "just cry once' you will not be disappointed. Great piece of gear and I think that should you ever have to part with it, you'll recoup much of your investment.

Amazing scope. If you need an intermediate; this is it! Glass is clear and bright. H-27 reticle is awesome with good illumination. I had a 12% off coupon along with a free $500 gift card. Brought the scope below Leo/Mil pricing..

I mounted this scope to my AR-15 and couldn't be more pleased. This scope has incredible clarity with a bright picture.

Leupold brand means I'll never have to worry.

The reticle is fantastic for both cqc and long range shooting. The wind holds in the reticle work very well, this is a huge leap forward from the regular mil dot I am used to.

Just purchased a Knights Armament SR30 and needed glass to match the gun. My primary application is for medium range shooting and I didn't want the Hubble Space Telescope on my new rifle. This is also my go to SHTF rifle, so I needed something dependable and reliable. Worth every penny!
Pros: Crystal clear glass
Cons: Price

I'm a firm believer of you get what you pay for. If your life depends on making quick hits from 50 and beyond with your AR then this scope fits the bill. I love the power ring its huge. Nice locking turrets too
Pros: Quality, power ring, reticle
Cons: $$$

Very good clarity glass, excellent CQB magnification range.