Page 2 - Leapers 5th Gen 3-12x40 AO Reviews

What a deal! Inexpensive and feature laden goodness. So far, it has performed well atop an Air Venturi Bronco, with the Leapers one piece mount. I think this is just right for the Bronco and backyard target plinking.

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target turrets; many mil-dots; close focus; price

revolution indicator for the turrets

though it's not obvious, the eye piece is adjustable (the seam is hard to see; and initially it can be hard to turn)

DURABILITY! This scope took over 2000 shots from a heavy springer and now is on a 30-06 and still works like brand new. I like the mil dot reticle along with the locking and resetting turrets, those are really lifesavers on them long shots. I also like the low light conditions in which its able to work in.

The balance in the weight in the scope is kinda bothersome, but you get use to it after some time.

Again the weight is kinda alot on a springer. This scope has allowed me to hold 1inch groups at 50 yards with my springer, and on the 30-06 has allowed me to pop balloon at 900+ yards.

great scope for the price

i put this scope on my Titan GP and have increased accuracy from 3" group at 50 yards to 1" group. also have bagged head shots on squirrels at 35yards. really good scope that holds its own on break barrel rifles.

Pretty clear optics for the price. Positive adjustments. Will probably buy another.

The AO ring is a bit stiff but not a deal breaker.

Have about 300 shots thru it on Benji trail NP in 177.

this is a rock solid scope holds zero very well with a great site picture

wish there were come up lines on the turrets

great scope for the price

Crisp optics out to about 10X Nice click adjustment AO works well for AirSoft Decent contrast and brightness Coated lenses (emerald AR)

Add a etched glass reticle so the cross hairs illuminate rather than shine a led on the reticle. Add a see through dust cap - the flip cap interferes with the AO adjustment.

This scope is much heavier than the Leapers 4X32 and makes the L96 noticeably heavier.
The see through mounts are obscured by the 40mm objective.

I bought 2 of these, work great.im so far only shooting them at 20 yards but the sight picture is clear and the zero lock down is nice plust the ill. Mill dot reticle is a nice touch ,all in a very inexpensive scope.

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Great scope,little money

Great price and top value for the dollar

larger scope crosshairadjustment

small range of scope crosshair adjustment

Very clear optics I like the zero lock so I can go back and forth on pellet weights looks great on my 392 benji.

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Great quality great value dont hesitate buying this one!

Another excellent-for-the-money scope from Leapers. The AO is necessary for a clear view from the vast variety of distances afforded by this scopes optics. This scope is long enough to afford a perfect eye relief for any rifle. It did not require as many shims to correct for "barrel droop" as my previous scope.

The illuminated reticle is fun but unnecessary for most of my shooting. I would rather the cost was put elsewhere in the scope. It's great, of course, if you're an evening/morning hunter. Also I believe that most air-rifle owners who would purchase this type of scope would already have high mount rings and therefore the included rings are unnecessary. But the included rings are fine if you need them. The adjustment proceedure for "zero-ing" windage and elevation are a little too challenging, but do-able.

I can easily and quickly adjust the objective by placing one of the "nubbs" on the lense cover within easy reach of my thumb. I cut off the other "nubb" to be able to rotate the objective through its full range without it bumping the rifle. My scope did not come with a battery or I may have not been able to find it in the box. These can be pricey unless you have bought them in large quantity cards.

good price, r/g illumination and its 3-12 magnification. I put it on a DIANA RWS 34 works very nice just like all the other leapers scopes I have.

The target turrets make adjustment very easy. The lockdown rings are easy to use and one does not have to have extra tools (like set screw wrenches) to use them. The adjustable objective is outstanding. I set the scope on 12X and leave it there, using the AO to focus at varying distances to the target. Clarity is as good or better than any scope I have ever owned. I mounted it on my HW-97K, and I can now shoot groups at 15 yds that are only .200 inches in diameter. Shooting the phosphorus off the head of a standard kitchen match at 15 yds is now a simple proposition. The reticle also has more mildots for ranging and range estimation than most scopes have, another nice touch. It is very easy to change out the illuminated reticle battery, but I have little need for an ir. It is only needed under very dim light conditions and I rarely shoot in such conditions, but it is nice to have in case it is needed.

The only problem I found was the flip-up lens caps were inappropriate for this style of scope. The eye lens is turned to set your power from 3X to 12X, and the objective is turned to adjust parallax. In both situations, the hinges on the caps run into the scope tube when you turn far enough, making it necessary to pull them off to focus and adjust properly. I went to a local gunshop and bought a standard set of lens caps that slide over the existing lenses and are held in place by small elastic cords. UTG would be better off using this type of lens cap, perhaps with a clear lens in one end and a yellow lens in the other so you could see through the lens caps without taking them off if necessary.

The scope comes with a very nice set of quick detach rings for a Weaver or Picatinney rail, but most air rifles utilize the standard 11mm dovetail cut, and in this case you will need to order a different set of rings. I bought a set of UTG rings for an 11mm dovetail from PA, but the rings that came with the scope are actually nicer.

DEAD ON ACCURATE!!! awesome scope Have this on a benjamin titan gp and get 1/4 groups at 25 yards.

why flip up lens caps??? cant turn them when open.

BUY THIS THING.... the red /green lighting rocks too

I have had a 3x7-20mm Tasco on my HW-35 for 35 years..but this scope really opened my "eyes".altho it brings my total weight of my gun to almost 14 lbs.the difference it makes in my shooting is noticable.Very crisp,clear image..robust and impressive.

save the customer some money by eliminating the rings..not every gun has weaver grooves.I hade to buy rings at a cost of $20 to fit my 11mm.

can't stop the slippage..even with a beeman scope brake..have to figure this out

This scope is awesome!! I bought it to put on my springer shooting 0.177 at ~800 fps. After shimming the rings, (case of barrel droop), I was hitting old pecans off the tree at ~30 yds! Things I Love: - Crystal clear optics, - Definitive click adjustment with locking zero, - Illuminated reticle for low-light pest control, - Customer service. (I bought this scope and rings based on thier suggestion; Thanks Rick!!)

- Leapers should consider packaging without the Picatinny rings. I bought some to fit my airgun that work with 11mm dovetail. - The E/W adjustments were stiff at first even with the lock disengaged. Had to CAREFULLY work them back and forth to loosen them up.

This is a great scope for the money; buy it and you won't be sorry. I plan to move this scope to a 'high-dollar' PCP when my budget allows. You have any questions just contact Pyramyd Air. Their customer service will help you with any questions.

Pyramid Air's service is outstanding . I order often anf this is not a one time deal. The scope is crisp and clear. I had to remount it and follow the instructions from a video on to allow for proper sight ajustment.I mounted it on a Ruger Air Magnum .177. locked it down.The Red and Green Illumination is great, it brings the range and location so much quicker and easier to pick up. Still at 10-15 yards . Will open it up this spring. And yeah It makes the Ruger a Tack driver. and a Wicked looking Air Gun

End caps I just take them off when shooting

Just check that you have place the illumination setting to an off position to conserve battery.

Very clear images....seems better than all the other Leaper's scopes I have. I like that is has 9 mildots versus the 4 or 6 on my other scopes.

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Out of all the Leaper's scopes I have purchased so far this one is my favorite.

Solid build quality. Well-damped controls stand up to recoil of springers. Sharp optics. I have this mounted on my Stoeger X20, break-barrel springer, and it is a perfect match. Enough magnification to be able to home in on bullseyes at 60 yards, but not so much that it overhangs the loading port of the barrel.

The only thing that gives this scope away as a budget model is the weight. The better brands, like Leupold, can make scopes just as strong without adding so much weight to your rig. This is important, since our airguns are already heavier than powderburners to begin with. By the time you add the one-piece mount you'll need, your rifle will be nearly 2 lbs. heavier than it once once. May as well add a bipod too, because you may need it, not to break your back.

The scope comes with most of the accessories you'll need. The only disappointment for me was that the included rings are for weaver/picatinny instead of 3/8 / 11mm like we need for most of our airguns. I had to buy another set of rings, and now I have these nice ones sitting and gathering dust. Speaking of dust, the scope includes a pair of flip-up lens covers that don't work really well. Unless they're not pressed all the way on, they front one won't close. Also, since the adjustable objective on this scope is at the front, the cap has to be removed anyway. They should give up on these cheapies and just include some basic bikini or old fashioned friction fit caps. The controls are good, but the illuminated reticle is a gimmick. If it is dark enough that you need the reticle illuminated, you can't see anything through the scope but the reticle anyway. Despite the heavy weight, I gave this scope a solid 5 stars, because there is nothing else of this quality for this price that weighs less. It's a solid buy if you want a solid, mid-powered scope, with clear optics.

Very sharp image. Holds zero. Good illumination.

Provide it without Weaver/Picatinny Rings and reduce the cost with out the rings.

This is a long and fairly heavy scope. It fits well and looks cool on a long heavy air gun.