Bright dot, good optics - nice addition to my ar10 - Leupold VX-R Patrol 1.25-4x20mm Illuminated Riflescope

I really like using this scope. It's very clear, the dot illumination levels are perfect for different conditions (and visible even in bright sunlight), and the mil scale provides ranging and size determination flexibility. The scope is very lightweight, yet seems durable (I've had it out humping twice in the woods and shot several hundred rounds so far and it's held up great.

My only beef is that the scale is in 2.5 mil increments (even though the manual and specs say 1.0)... which took me a while to figure out. The 2.5 mil scale makes it a bit difficult to deal with in my head for calculations, and when trying to judge "fractions" of a mil when gauging an object's size. Though, with more use I'll probably get used to it.

Other than that, I really like this scope a lot. It's close enough to "true 1.0" that I really can't tell, and it gives a sharp, clear image with very little distortion even around the edges. It's easy to make adjustments, even with gloves on, and you can reset the knob "zero position" to match your own zero. I also like the fact it turns itself off after a short time of disuse... I always seem to get sidetracked and can never remember.

And best of all, I can look through it for long periods of time and my eyes don't hurt or feel strained.

Accessories:

Butler Creek lens caps size 13-14 (39.9-40.8mm)for the eyepiece, and 02A (30.0mm) for the objective.

LaRue Tactical SPR / M4 Scope Mount QD LT104.
Pros: Very clear, good eye relief distances, lightweight
Cons: Reticle is 2.5 mil scale

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.