Unknown Leupold

[JC Boggs]

I recently purchased a Leupold 12x AO scope that has me baffled. Windage turret is conventional Leupold friction type, but the elevation turret is exactly the same as their target style scopes, tall turret, with 1/4" click adjustments. It isn't an aftermarket turret, such as Stoney Point.
Any info on this scope would be appreciated,
Thx Mike

Btw, posting photos is beyond my technical abilities.

 

[bobm]

This model was a short time standard offering from Leupold in the early 90's. Labeled as a varmint scope. I have one of them in fine duplex.

 

[jxb]

^^^ this

BTW, you can call up Leupold, give them the serial number and they can tell you everything about that scope, including whether they still have parts and can work on it or not. Just in case you believe there's issues with it now or in the future. It's a simple call, yes real people answer the phone and in a timely fashion.

 

[Lee Whitsel]

I recently purchased a Leupold 12x AO scope that has me baffled. Windage turret is conventional Leupold friction type, but the elevation turret is exactly the same as their target style scopes, tall turret, with 1/4" click adjustments. It isn't an aftermarket turret, such as Stoney Point.
Any info on this scope would be appreciated,
Thx Mike

Btw, posting photos is beyond my technical abilities.

I recently purchased a Leupold 12x AO scope that has me baffled. Windage turret is conventional Leupold friction type, but the elevation turret is exactly the same as their target style scopes, tall turret, with 1/4" click adjustments. It isn't an aftermarket turret, such as Stoney Point.
Any info on this scope would be appreciated,
Thx Mike

Btw, posting photos is beyond my technical abilities.

Mine is still going strong. also a 12x that I bought new in i think 1972 for $108 delivered. That was a lot of money for a young guy in those days. Also wish I could have had the elevation adjustment on mine like you have, but never found one to buy. 0ne fine scope on many rifles since 72.

 

[boltfluter]

I recently purchased a Leupold 12x AO scope that has me baffled. Windage turret is conventional Leupold friction type, but the elevation turret is exactly the same as their target style scopes, tall turret, with 1/4" click adjustments. It isn't an aftermarket turret, such as Stoney Point.
Any info on this scope would be appreciated,
Thx Mike

Btw, posting photos is beyond my technical abilities.

Most likely the turret was installed in the Leupold custom shop. They also made a Varmint model with just a target turret for elevation and a standard turret for windage . Great scope as I own several.
Paul

 

[bobm]

Leupold 12x40mm AO Rifle Scope Target DOT 1996 Minty | eBay

Here is a used 12 power Leupold scope. This is the M-8 top of the line scope with adjustable objective. It has a matte finish, tall target vertical turret and target dot reticle. Scope only. Leupold M8.

www.ebay.com

 

[ricco1949]

Premier also did turret swaps and power bumps.

Had them install Mark IV turrets and bump a 6.5-20 to 14.5-36 20+ years ago. It's still clicking along nicely....

 

[IHMSA]

Premier also did turret swaps and power bumps.

Had them install Mark IV turrets and bump a 6.5-20 to 14.5-36 20+ years ago. It's still clicking along nicely....

True statement. I still have and use Leupold scopes modified by Premier Reticle. Two 12x as described by the OP, two 6.5x20's and one Silhouette Special as Premier called it. A 3x9 VXIII with windage and elevation turrets. that have been cranked up and down thousands of times over the years. All work perfectly.