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if the 1x is actually 1.6 then that eliminates me from ever buying one cuz I want one I can use as a 1x scope.
Another one of my concerns, to be honest. I dont know how well you can do "both eyes open" shooting at 1.6x.
I'm saving slowly but surely for mine so it will probably be another month or two before I can put down the money for it. I will look forward to the review from obc when he receives his in the meantime.
Right now, I am also looking at the Konus M-30 1-4 and the Weaver V3. I have heard good things about both and they are both sub $200 optics as well. The Konus is really attracting me with etched glass, illumination, tac knobs and a 30mm tube for the same price as the Luepold. It is longer and heavier (almost 2x the weight!), however.
I'm going to email Konus to try to find out if they can give me the exact magnification of their optic. I doubt its 1x, but it could be closer than 1.6x. I have heard that the weaver is pretty close to 1x and it is nearly identical to the Leupold in size and weight. The Weaver only comes in a duplex, though.
Decisions, decisions...