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Title: leupold 30x60mm spot scope
Post by: grousetracker on November 04, 2012, 09:31:17 AM

any one have any knowledge about this scope? i have a chance to buy unseen, its a goldring straight tube fixed power 30

Title: Re: leupold 30x60mm spot scope
Post by: bobcat on November 04, 2012, 09:36:52 AM

I used to have one, I bought it used off eBay. I didn't care for it, and ended up putting it back on eBay and selling it. One thing, the focus was really hard to get adjusted just right. Also the eye relief was not good, I had to stick my eye almost right on the lens to see through it.

I ended up getting a new Kowa with a fixed 25x eyepiece for about $400 and it's much better.

Title: Re: leupold 30x60mm spot scope
Post by: trophyhunt on November 04, 2012, 09:47:41 AM

I have the same scope made by leopold, the wind river, I wouldn't buy it again. It's ok for shorter long range but bobcat is right, the focus is not sharp. But I also wont spend 2600 on a swaworski, the good one's are gonna cost you.

Title: Re: leupold 30x60mm spot scope
Post by: bobcat on November 04, 2012, 10:24:04 AM

Wind River is different than the "Gold Ring."

The 30x60 Gold Ring Leupold is no longer made. (I think)

Title: Re: leupold 30x60mm spot scope
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 04, 2012, 07:37:31 PM

Darn good scope, the old gold ring fixed powers are awesome.  How much can you get it for?  I might know someone that's interested in it.  Our hunting partner bought the 30x50 gold ring around '88, new, and that thing is great!   And I'm a swarovski, zeiss, and nikon ed guy......

Title: Re: leupold 30x60mm spot scope
Post by: JLS on November 04, 2012, 07:46:25 PM

Quote from: Wanttohuntmore on November 04, 2012, 07:37:31 PM

Darn good scope, the old gold ring fixed powers are awesome.  How much can you get it for?  I might know someone that's interested in it.  Our hunting partner bought the 30x50 gold ring around '88, new, and that thing is great!   And I'm a swarovski, zeiss, and nikon ed guy......

I have a fixed 25x, if your buddy is interested have him make me an offer.