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    buell984 liked post by Shearer On thread : Thermal photos
    Some naughty grass thieves. 208408 208409
    Liked On: 02-01-2024, 06:28 PM
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    buell984 liked post by caberslash On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    Vandros , Suspect the droplets that you see are actually coming from inside the scope (my theory). They are meant to be gas purged (usually argon or nitrogen) in a clean room, but if this is...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:34 AM
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    buell984 liked post by taking_the_gun_for_a_walk On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    I'm assuming it was a manufacturing defect like a dodgy seal, I'm not at all rough on my gear if I can help it. Didn't drop it, and it spent most of the time on it's only trip hidden away in a cactus...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:33 AM
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    buell984 liked post by No.3 On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    Seems Leupold and canted reticles from new is a thing then... It would also seem that there is quite a few Leupold scopes having issues with seals at the moment, and needing to be sent back - not...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:33 AM
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    buell984 liked post by Sika 8 On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    Could just be a bad one, i wouldn't be put off by it & suspect you'll get a replacement. Mine has been awesome!
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:32 AM
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    buell984 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    I killed 3-4 cheap scopes on my old 270. At least 3 Nikko Stirling's a tasco and a Redfield come to mind. Haven't had an issue with bottom tier Leupold yet so not sure how you guys are killing top...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:32 AM
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    buell984 liked post by zeropak On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    If you happen to be going to the Sika show the guys from NZ Asia will be there in the H&F site. talk and talk to them personally..
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:31 AM
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    buell984 liked post by Sharki On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    I stated on another post that as a dealer I will not deal with leupold , out of 5 scopes in 3 months I had 4 returns , 3 with canted reticle, 1 with a windage issues I only buy / sell nightforce...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:23 AM
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    buell984 liked post by Kelton On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    Nz Asia will just replace it mates vx6 had some unidentified something inside it took it into hamils Taupo and they rang him a few days later with a brand new one to be collected would have being 6...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:22 AM
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    buell984 liked post by mawzer308 On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    It's annoying isn't it. I've unfortunately had to send back 2 Leupolds due to internal fogging issues. Generally back in 2 months from my experience.
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:21 AM
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    buell984 liked post by 25/08 IMP On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    I had to send one away under warranty the worst thing is the 4 month wait. They won't replacement it until they have looked at it which takes time I have just had to send a Swarovski z5 away due...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:21 AM
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    buell984 liked post by dannyb On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    Yup whilst frustrating, Leupolds no questions asked warranty is world renowned for good reason. They stand behind their products.
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:20 AM
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    buell984 liked post by bigbear On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    last pair of bino's i sent away cost me $35 in freight could been even more but i did get back a brand new pair
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:20 AM
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    buell984 liked post by dannyb On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    Would be wise to check what ever shop you return it to will send it straight away as I know of at least 1 large chain of stores that only send them once they have a few, to save on shipping. Also not...
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:20 AM
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    buell984 liked post by Cartman On thread : Leupold Vx5 Leaked in the rain - 1 year old
    Yeah i will say i had to fight to get a loan scope they werent happy but also dodnt want to give my money back soooo... Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 17-11-2023, 11:19 AM

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