{"id":206967,"date":"2024-09-28T12:21:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T17:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=206967"},"modified":"2024-09-28T12:21:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T17:21:26","slug":"leupold-mark-4hd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/leupold-mark-4hd\/","title":{"rendered":"LE Sniper&#8217;s Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In June 2024, I attended the Western States Sniper Symposium in Sun Valley, Idaho. This is a week-long training course for law enforcement snipers from across the western U.S. There they train, hone, and test their skills against each other. Each year, they also invite a few retired special forces members. The mix of different teams, jurisdictions, and backgrounds makes for a highly educational and competitive experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The week before I left for training, someone asked me if I wanted to use the new Leupold Mark 4 6-24&#215;52 with the FFP PR3-MIL reticle. The scope I had been issued and had been using for my department was a Leupold VX-3 6x20x50 with the TMOA reticle. Before anyone could change their minds, I had the Mark 4 mounted on my rifle. I was off to Sun Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0728-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shooters lying prone on grassy hill sighting in scopes on rifles\" class=\"wp-image-206976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0728-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0728-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0728-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0728-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0728.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snipers shooting a course of fire at the Western States Sniper Symposium. The Leupold Mark 4HD was able to compete against other top-name optics like SIG, U.S Optics, Vortex, Zeiss, and the most common scope on the range, Nightforce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-western-states-sniper-symposium\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Western States Sniper Symposium<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-introducing-the-leupold-mark-4hd\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Introducing the Leupold Mark 4HD<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-glass-quality\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Glass Quality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-turrets\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Turrets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-locking-zero-system-on-the-mark-4hd\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Locking Zero System On the Mark 4HD<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dialing-it-in\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Dialing It In<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-reticle\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Reticle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-a-few-thoughts-on-the-mark-4hd\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">A Few Thoughts On The Mark 4HD<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-western-states-sniper-symposium\">Western States Sniper Symposium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The symposium requires snipers to make shots from various distances, angles, positions, and stress levels. They are in teams of two. Ranges spanned from 10 yards to over 1,000, with scores recorded up to 700 yards. They score shots based on hits on steel silhouettes, steel plates ranging from 12 to 4 inches, and paper targets well under an inch in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introducing-the-leupold-mark-4hd\">Introducing the Leupold Mark 4HD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9607-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Leupold Mark 4HD with level on prone bag\" class=\"wp-image-206972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9607-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9607-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9607-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9607-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9607-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9607-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new Leupold Mark 4HD configured in 6-24&#215;52 with the FFP PR3 reticle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I had seen that Leupold had introduced their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leupold.com\/shop\/riflescopes\/series\/mark-4hd-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\">Mark 4 line<\/a>, so I was excited to try one out. For years, I have asked my agency to buy a Mark 5 but was told it was out of our budget. I was hopeful that the Mark 4 would fill the gap between performance and value. I had heard claims that it was 90 percent of a Mark 5 at 60 percent of the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glass-quality\">Glass Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve had the pleasure of shooting and looking through a wide range of optics throughout my life, including Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss, and Nightforce, to name a few. The Mark 4 is optically very pleasing. Edge-to-edge definition is good, and clarity is sharp. The large objective lens and good glass let in a lot of light and provide an excellent field of view. Most importantly, it passed my personal test of what looking through good glass means to me\u2014I didn\u2019t get headaches after spending hours behind it. I\u2019m sure there are more technical ways to test an optic&#8217;s clarity. For someone who might spend an entire work shift looking through a scope, this is the most important factor for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scope isn\u2019t overly large or heavy, with a length of 14.6 inches and a weight of 27.5 oz. It fit onto my Tikka Compact Tactical rifle with a set of low rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turrets\">Turrets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9167-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Side turret on Leupold scope\" class=\"wp-image-206978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9167-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9167-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9167-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9167-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9167-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9167-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Horizontal turret for the Mark 4 HD did not lock, which was very disappointing.  The vertical turret was flawless.  This was one the the first Mark 4&#8217;s built, I am sure Leupold has the problem fixed. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The vertical turret is what Leupold calls their M5C3. It has an uncapped locking zero and clicks in 1\/10 MIL increments. The numbers are easy to read, and it\u2019s not too tall, staying out of the way. It has a good feel with positive feedback for each click. There\u2019s no second-guessing whether you made one or two clicks. I also found it tracked flawlessly. After setting my zero, I never needed to adjust it again. I prefer to dial for all my elevation holds. After shooting hundreds of targets throughout the week, I am 100 percent confident in the Mark 4HD\u2019s ability to return to zero every time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The turret locks at zero and cannot be moved unless the shooter depresses a button to allow the turret to turn, a feature Leupold calls ZeroLock. This feature gives me confidence that the rifle is locked at zero. The M5C3 provides three rotations of travel (around 36 MILs), more than enough for any shot a shooter might face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-locking-zero-system-on-the-mark-4hd\">Locking Zero System On the Mark 4HD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The horizontal turret on this Mark 4 model also has an uncapped locking zero system with clicks in 1\/10 MIL increments. I\u2019ve always used a capped horizontal turret, setting my zero, capping the turret, and using the horizontal plane in the reticle for wind holds. However, if the turret locks, I\u2019m not necessarily against using an exposed horizontal turret. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only negative feature I found with this particular Mark 4 was that the horizontal turret would not lock. I could move the turret left or right without depressing the button for the lock. While it didn\u2019t move during the week of abuse, it was constantly on my mind, and I found myself checking it before nearly every shot. While this is manageable in daylight, it becomes a hassle in the dark. Leupold is well known for its customer service, and I am confident they will replace the turret free of charge. At the time of this writing, I haven\u2019t contacted them about it yet, but I most certainly will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dialing-it-in\">Dialing It In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The parallax adjustment on the scope is on the left side. I dialed it without any issues. It has yardage markers from 35 yards out to 1,000. I found that when my target came into focus, the dial was very close to the actual range of the target. In one drill, shooters had to make hits on 1-inch circles from 50 yards to 10 yards in 10-yard increments. The Mark 4 was able to focus down to 20 yards, and I still managed to hit the target at 10 yards with a slightly fuzzy sight picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The power selector on the Mark 4HD is equipped with a throw lever. Adjusting the power takes some effort, but it\u2019s certainly not too difficult, and it won\u2019t move unless you want it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reticle\">Reticle <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now for the reticle. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leupold.com\/media\/binaryanvil\/reticle\/FFP_PR3-MIL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\">PR3-MIL FFP reticle<\/a> is an absolute home run, and I\u2019m so glad Leupold offers it in a first focal plane. I asked about a dozen shooters and instructors at the class to look through the scope and give me feedback. The most common description I heard was that it\u2019s a very clean reticle. It doesn\u2019t obstruct your field of view, and it is incredibly precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the center of the reticle is a small dot that Leupold claims is .05 MIL in diameter, with the vertical and horizontal planes starting a quarter of a MIL away on all four sides. It\u2019s perfect for precision shooting. The vertical plane extends down from the dot to the bottom of the scope and goes half a MIL above the dot, leaving the entire top half of the scope open. The horizontal planes extend to the edges of the scope. This design makes viewing and spotting targets much easier for the shooter, eliminating my need for a spotting scope. The reticle also includes several different measurements, including .25 MIL and .1 MIL references if needed. Not having to worry about wind or elevation holds being accurate regardless of magnification is a huge plus. If given a choice, I will always use a FFP scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-few-thoughts-on-the-mark-4hd\">A Few Thoughts On The Mark 4HD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0815-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Man lying prone on asphalt looking through a Leupold Mark 4HD scope mounted to a rifle\" class=\"wp-image-206974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0815-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0815-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0815-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0815-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0815-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_0815.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nothing like some friendly smack talking while shooting groups for score.  The PR3 reticle is made for precision shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the week, I didn\u2019t encounter a shooting scenario where the PR3 reticle didn\u2019t excel. At the end of the week we had a competition for the tightest 3-shot group at 100 yards within a one-minute time frame\u2014I won. There was also a speed shooting competition with targets set at 198, 300, and 460 yards. Shooters went head-to-head, hitting targets 1, 2, 3, 2, 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fastest shooter to make hits on all five targets moved on to the next round in a double-elimination format. I set my power to 8, dialed the dope for the middle target, and used the vertical plane for holdover and the horizontal for wind\u2014I won that too. These two contests couldn\u2019t have been more different: one focused on precision, the other on speed, yet the PR3 worked flawlessly for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9159-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Champion paper target with tight group \" class=\"wp-image-206975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9159-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9159-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9159-2-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9159-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9159-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9159-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Groups under a half inch are common with the PR3 reticle from Leupold. I shot the group with factory ammo from a factory gun. Getting the absolute most accuracy out of your setup is a must for a LE sniper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While I prefer to dial, holdovers were easy. Movers, once their speed was verified, were also easy. This reticle is very user-friendly, and I now find myself wanting to replace all my personal scopes with the PR3-MIL FFP reticle\u2014it\u2019s that good. Illlumination would be my one request.<br \/>The Leupold Mark 4 with its new FFP reticle options is a scope that can be used in any shooting environment a law enforcement sniper might encounter and excel. It would also be an excellent choice for PRS shooters or anyone who enjoys long-range precision shooting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/is-the-panobridge-m1-the-best-nv-mount-yet\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\">Is the Panobridge M1 the Best NV Mount Yet?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MSRP for the model I used is $1,499.99. This scope is an absolute steal for the money. I was able to place second in the individual category, competing against scopes that cost twice as much or more.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leupold.com\/mark-4hd-6-24x52-m1c3-side-focus-ffp-pr2-moa-riflescope\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\"> Leupold<\/a> also offers a generous 30 percent discount to law enforcement agencies as well as active law enforcement and military members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"leupold-mark-4hd\" title=\"LE Sniper's Take on the NEW Leupold Mark 4HD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div 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