Originally Posted By: mj36639Originally Posted By: Evil_LurkerI've got an older Vari X II 3-9 from 1975 and I've never been too impressed by the optical quality. My $200 Nikon Buckmaster actually has a clearer, brighter image.
You may want to find one and check it out before you decide on whether you want it or not.
I have beat it through the brush for 30 years, mostly in the rain, and never had any problems holding zero, so they're mechanically excellent. Friction adjustments instead of clicks, but I kinda prefer that for a brush rig.
Hunting in the brush on dark days, it ain't all that bright.
That said, I'm keeping it, it's still a pretty nice scope.
Your nearly 40 year old Leupold is probably long overdue for a cleaning and perhaps a nitrogen or argon purge. You can send your scope to Leupold for this service.
Heh, looks the same that it always did. The glass just isn't all that great compared to modern Japanese glass and coatings.
I'm aware of the warranty, though. That's one thing about Leupold that's always been world class.