Thread: Leupold cds pros and cons

Originally Posted by ocean-hunter

350 is my current limit, but want to push out to 500

I just use MOA on mine then I can change loads no drama

Same again with just using the MOA turret. Seems to work well. I probably will get the CDS turret at some point in the future if i ever manage to get a consistent supply of the same ammo!

It wouldn't even take that much time to create your own CDS.
Once you know the MOA for a given load, just measure up the circumference of your dial. Then mark out the distances you want. Then attach and have some decent clear taping over the top to protect your custom label.
And for different loads, just mark up/print off a few copies for that too.
Worst case scenario you've still got an MOA marked out dial sitting underneath your custom label.

Ive got one on my 708 and its invaluable for quick shots at distance. Im not changing my load however so its ideal . It makes things real quick. I shot a stag the other week at 260 yds in rapidly fading light. Its as simple as turning the turret to 2.6 and shooting.

Ive got a swaro ballistic turret on my 7mmmag and that works just as well. Ive left the 223 alone and just count clicks because of different loads .

As others have said. Use a reputable Crono and stick with what ammo you choose (before you send off for the dial). I tend to just dial up a rough range when it’s less than 300 give or take. After 300m I use a range finder with angle modified range, works a treat. Happily gets me out beyond 600m. It’s very accurate if your hand loading and using a bullet with accurate BC. For the dial I looked at maps of the areas i tend to hunt and picked an average elevation of 1000m and used 15 degrees temp. Not a huge issue under 500m but it certainly will be beyond that. I’ve had no issues with mine not returning to zero reliably which some people have had problems with in the past.

Cheers

Here is a nice solution for ballistics conversions for those that prefer to stick with MOA.

Just make up the table in Excel, make the cell color black and the text color what ever you prefer.

Edit the font down to a usable size and print. This will involve a little bit of trial and error but by version three or four you should have what you want.

Cut out the printed table and use clear sellotape over the top of it on your scope. Waterproof and easy to use.

thinking of getting a vx3 hd and wondering if the custom turret can be ordered in meters ? , have a reasonable stock of pills for the swede so wont be changing the load for a few years

Originally Posted by tim37

thinking of getting a vx3 hd and wondering if the custom turret can be ordered in meters ? , have a reasonable stock of pills for the swede so wont be changing the load for a few years

Yea mate can get it in meters no drama