Leatherwood USMC sniper scope release date

[Jim S.]

Is there any word yet on the release of these scopes. The web site says mid-February. I tried emailing the company and got no response.

[emmagee1917]

'nuther thread now reports mid-april . Of course this has been going on for almost two years now. It'll be when it's done.
Chris

[Jim S.]

Good news. I just spoke with Leatherwood and, at least for my dealer, the scopes will be shipped next Tuesday. Leatherwood said they are taking orders now.

[Jim in Salt Lake]

Who's your dealer Jim? Iron Sight Inc? That's who I ordered from. Mike Sexton worked with Leatherwood on the development of the scope.

[Jim S.]

Jim,
PM sent.
Jim

[Entry Level]

Scopes Available

I am not associated with SWFA, just a customer. The scope is now posted on their site. $ 549

[FlightRN]

I looked on SWFA and could not find it, where is it posted?

[Tom in N.J.]

Not easy to find, but I'm a dummy...... SWFA site, it is Item # M8USMC, under Leatherwood scopes, Wm. Malcolm type. List is $548.95.

http://swfa.com/Leatherwood-8x31-Wm-Malcolm-USMC-Riflescope-P53417.aspx

[Floyd1977]

Spoke to Hi-Lux yesterday. As soon as they inventory their newly arrived shipment, they said they would start filling orders, perhaps as early as today.

[holdover]

sent SWFA site an email, they are backordered and not in stock

[al in oregon]

just received mine sn#168. From Creedmore.

[holdover]

Al, a few questions please; quality, fit finish, does it fit original mounting blocks well, can't wait to hear how it holds up shooting.. I know i speak for many who have been waiting for them to finally be available

[Brazos]

Got mine in, #221. Cant speak to whether it fits original blocks, but I did notice that the rear block does not extend past the front of the mount...so you cannot mount the rear block flush up against the rear sight base as on originals.

I am impressed with the scope. Nicely blued. Very positive clicks on the rear mount. Finish on the blocks is very durable...I tried to cratch it off and could not.

The front mount seems very stiff on the scope, but maybe it will move more freely when it is locked down and unable to twist and bind. The manual is good...but I dont understand how to set the paralax adjustment. The scope body is marked 100, 200, & 50 yards. The ring is marked 0-9. A little help there would be appreciated.

[holdover]

"but I did notice that the rear block does not extend past the front of the mount...so you cannot mount the rear block flush up against the rear sight base as on originals."

This may not be a good thing, have to look into this.

[GcS]

Al, a few questions please; quality, fit finish, does it fit original mounting blocks well, can't wait to hear how it holds up shooting.. I know i speak for many who have been waiting for them to finally be available

#169. Optics look decent enough -- considering I just back from the optimetrist and my dilated pupils are still the size of saucers. Scope body shows some finish wear from the rear mount, but nothing that can't be hidden with a little oxpho-blue. Tried to mount the scope on my H&R M12 and the front mount slid in place easily. The rear started and hung up, so there might be a bur on the block or -- more likely -- the mount that needs to be dressed.

If the rear mount tracks reliably I'm sure I'll be happy with the scope.