Lash in Mark 4 Parallax

[Bulseyetom]

I just read the article here on 6BR by US Optics about the different styles of correcting parallax and their pitfals. I just bought a Leupold Mark 4 and the last time at the range I noticed that when I adjusted the parallax, the target was slightly fuzzy and when I made the target clear, there was parallax. After reading the article, I see what I was doing wrong but this seems like a serious flaw. I should add that the scope is a 3.5-10 and is the clearest scope I ever looked through. I want to buy another scope as the clarity is so much superior to my Leupold VX-ll's that I use for hunting but am undecided as to whether I should go with a Long Range model or one with the tried and true AO. I guess with a little practice one could get used to the solution for adjustment that US Optics gives as to going all the way to infinity and turning back until clear each time you adjust. The side adjustment is so convenient in the field that I am tempted to buy another Long Range or Mark 4 but would like some advice from users. Thanks. Tom

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

I had a few Leupold, and some had this issue, and some didn't. I now buy sightron S3 series, and have not noticed this issue at all.

 

[mikecr]

I use Mk4s and wouldn't trade them for any other scope out there currently.
Maybe my eyes aren't good enough, but I don't go to infinity and back each time, and haven't had a problem -so far.
I just dial out parallax on paper targets and have been able to see clear enough. It's held well from either direction.
In the field, all I can do is focus, and apparently that's been good enough..

If it's less than you desire, I would email Leupold.
Wouldn't be surprised if they fix it for you.

 

[wfeher]

sold all my leupold vari-x and vx-||| long range scopes and bought all sightron Slll's and would never buy leupold again not as long as sightron is putting out scopes.