Friday, July 20, 2007

Swat teams and other elite law enforcement agencys are using Leupold rifle scopes for tactical flattops. Not just the superb Mark 4 scopes proven worldwide and being used by our military, but the standard civilian VX-III scopes mostly associated with hunters and target shooters. These scopes are made in the USA with precise engineering and quality control only dreamed of by other manufacturers. These riflescopes are mostly found on top of guns used for hunting in harsh conditions and enduring a steady stream of abuse. They are required to perform in little available light during dusk and dawn. What is different in any tactical scenario? A lot of departments don't have the disposable income for the very best optics available. A lot of people don't have money for the best automobiles. Does that mean they do without? No. They get the best available car they can for the money and it serves them fine. Chevys work fine, as do Mercedes'. Just fit the product to the application. A VX-III 1.5-5x20 with a Duplex reticle is hard to beat on a black gun with proper mounts. At low power the field of view is generous, and five power is all the magnification that is needed for long range within the capabilities of the 5.56 or 6.8 cartridge.