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Old 10-27-2006 | 08:34 AM
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Default Leupold/Gilmore red dot

I just noticed that Leupold has their name on a red dot scope, but I understand that this Gilmore company makes them. I am a pretty big fan of Leupold and I'm considering buying one of these for my Encore pistol chambered in the 444 Marlin.

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Does anyone know anything about these scopes???

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Old 10-27-2006 | 11:36 AM
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I've got the 35mm octagon version. I switch it between my Ruger 10/22 and my S&W M41 pistol. I like it, but I don't think it's anything special. There are cheaper red-dot sights that are good quality. I found a good deal on eBay, or I would have bought another brand. I paid $165 for my LG-35, NIB.
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Old 10-27-2006 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks Dan.
Do you think it can handle the recoil?
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Old 10-27-2006 | 12:05 PM
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I don't know about the recoil of something that big. I've never had mine on anything but a .22 rimfire. I've had cheap Tasco Red Dots quit working after exposure to .44 magnum recoil. I even had a Tasco Red Dot quit after only a few rounds from an AR-15. Needless to say, this was pretty disappointing.

Does Leupold have a customer service number you could call?
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Old 10-31-2006 | 05:28 PM
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Does Leupold have a customer service number you could call?
Maybe check on Leupold's website?
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Old 11-02-2006 | 12:37 AM
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I own two of them. One is on my 3-1/2 inch turkey gun. The other is on my S&W Stealth Hunter(44 mag). One is about 5 years old, and the other is 3 years old. They both work great. They are not built by Leupold, and I believe they do not carry the Leupold life time warranty? Leupold is also importing some of their new binoculars also. Tom.
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