Spotting Scope Review - Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD

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4 жыл бұрын

Todd Helms reviews and tests out Leupold's SX-4 Pro Guide HD spotting scope in 15-45x65mm. Excellent clarity in low light and harsh sun conditions make this spotting scope versatile. Optimum placement of the focus ring, an oversized eye piece and a unique rotation feature make this scope comfortable to use for long periods of time and in a variety of positions. The spotting scope body is built of a rugged magnesium that is water and fog proof to withstand all conditions.
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@G13EXP 4 жыл бұрын

I've used Swaro, Leica, and others and I always come back to Leupold. Their glass is crystal clear and unbeatable in low light conditions.

@konagolden4209 2 жыл бұрын

I own a bunch of Leupold products, some for over 45 years. Never had to use the warranty. I also appreciate they tend to be better built and lighter in weight than many competitors products, which I also own. I keep coming back to Leupold.

@freedomisntfree9525 4 жыл бұрын

Good introductory product presentation. I am a solid Leupold guy, but I would like to see some video clips of this scope's high definition performance with big game at various ranges out to 2,000 yds. Great presentation. Thanks.

@EastmansHuntingJournals 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. We will keep that in mind for future reviews.

@bradenchalmers5887 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered it, taking to Idaho this year.

@EastmansHuntingJournals 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Good luck out there!

@barneyhelton5024 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review, they’ve changed their focus to the body like the swaro and meopta much better location

@EastmansHuntingJournals 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. We agree we like the updates to the focus ring!

@EastmansHuntingJournals 4 жыл бұрын

This a great location for the focus ring and it performed well.

@zulfikarali3781 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@EastmansHuntingJournals 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@EastmansHuntingJournals 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the review!

@serverlan763 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought one. The build quality is a lot better than the Vortex Viper that I previously owned. I have yet to compare it against my friends Swaro, i'm hoping it's not going to be much worse. Looking forward to trying it on the 550 yard rifle range in the near future.. So far it's pretty washed out at the higher magnification in terms of contrast which also affects the colour in a negative way but even the best german scopes seem to be like that if you are fussy. Edge to edge clarity is good though and it's also sharp with precise focusing. It's heavy but compact. My goal was to get a really good long lasting spotting scope without spending the same amount as a Swaro or Leica. This Leupold is not cheap, thats for sure so I have high hopes for it..

@Jumplike23 4 жыл бұрын

Would you say this is definitely a better scope than the vortex viper?

@hootiesfilms6446 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still feel the same way after a year? Wondering how this scope compares to the Vortex Viper, Vortex Razor, and the Leupold SX5 Santiam. I feel like Leupold quality is always a little better than Vortex, but probably not enough to make this as good as the Razor?

@serverlan763 2 жыл бұрын

@@hootiesfilms6446 It's not as good in terms of clarity as a Razor but it's better than a Viper. I still like, I havn't had a chance to use it for hunting yet due to lockdowns but it's had plenty of range time.

@serverlan763 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jumplike23 Absoluetly

@themintaddict2090 2 жыл бұрын

@@serverlan763 what do you mean "washed out?" like really shitty Chinese made gosky looking image? Or still VERY sharp but the colours aren't the same? Definitely beyond acceptable image? Or under acceptable image.

@rolandos7028 13 күн бұрын

Between this one and the Razor which would be the better option ?

@kmaurer0909 4 жыл бұрын

How does this spotting scope compare to the vortex viper spotting scope?

@EastmansHuntingJournals 4 жыл бұрын

Check out our review on the Viper here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLmBZqplu6eaeY0.html

@ianvincent1366 3 жыл бұрын

What tripod are you using?

@rudolphferdinand3634 3 жыл бұрын

I watched a lot of videos reviewing spotting scopes. The glass is first, and the warranty is second. TRACT Optics the top pick of spotters reviewed by me. TRACT has better glass Schott HT/UHD. The company's 27-55x80mm 67 ounces is not for hunting but for range use only. Two years ago, I purchased Tract's Optics 4-20x50mm Toric rifle scope with the same lenses as the company's spotting scope! Great glass in both!

@themintaddict2090 2 жыл бұрын

One review said "The construction and presentation is very nice. However, in a side by side with my existing brand V scope, which cost me half of the Toric price, Toric offered no observable image clarity improvement. My test was run on observing hits on steel plates between 400 and 1100 yards which is my primary use for a spotting scope" After that I didn't know if i wanted toric

@fafiso 3 жыл бұрын

How good is the warranty on this leupold scope?

@criddlebj28 3 жыл бұрын

Lifetime

@marifkhan1 2 жыл бұрын

Does this have ed glass?

@lanceschul 2 жыл бұрын

I have that with the 85mm objective. It’s too big and heavy for my liking. I’d rather have the 65mm.

@brandonlure2738 Ай бұрын

Why do they not make this with a higher magnification?

@rumsin300 3 жыл бұрын

What is the main difference between SX-4 Pro Guide and SX-2 Alpine?

@ericlopez7120 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the $500 question.

@themintaddict2090 2 жыл бұрын

Sx-2 alpine is garbage compared to it, there is no question just go for sx4

@africanjew1596 11 ай бұрын

Sx4 has fully coated lenses on each to help improve it all basically

@jordiegreer9519 2 жыл бұрын

I pick up one and I’m a Leupold zealot, I’m unable to focus on a target at 400m let alone view any bullet holes. I’m very disappointed it cost $3600 in Australia. Let’s see if Nioa stands by Leupolds warranty

@serverlan763 2 жыл бұрын

$3600 Australian? I paid like $1200 Au for mine like a year ago and I thought that was too much.

@captainmarshy1268 2 жыл бұрын

Why, becuase it is to small magnification?

@themintaddict2090 2 жыл бұрын

@@serverlan763this person said they're unable to focus at 400m or view any bullet holes. is that a lemon? or is it becuase the magnification is to small to go that far?

@themintaddict2090 2 жыл бұрын

@@captainmarshy1268 my question exactly

@serverlan763 2 жыл бұрын

@@themintaddict2090 I can just see 30 cal holes with mine at 550 yards if there is not too much mirage. I bought mine mainly for hunting use though and some range work. I dont shoot past 550 yards

@commonsense5709 Жыл бұрын

Is this Leupold made in China? There's conflicting information whether they are made in Japan or China. I know the Leupold rep told me their BX 4 binoculars are made in Japan while their BX 2 and below are made in China.