Ep. 89: Mark 3HD - A New Line of Tactical Riflescopes

The new RX-FullDraw 5 is the most ballistically advanced archery rangefinder ever built. It builds upon the success of the RX-FullDraw 4 by accepting an even broader range of velocity inputs, features a new 20-yard flightpath technology mode, and even has a setting for ranging in bad weather.

Join Shawn Skipper and technology product line manager Eric Overstreet, as they dive deep into why this new rangefinder is so revolutionary and who will benefit most from this product.

Subjects Discussed: Archer's Advantage vs. Trig; benefits of an archery ballistic solution; how Flightpatch technology works; the most likely use-cases; comparison to the RX-FullDraw 4, and more.

“Anyone’s Hunt” shares lesser-known, over-the-counter hunting opportunities available to the DIY hunter. In the most recent installment of the series, Steven Drake and friends head west to Colorado for an over-the-counter rifle elk hunt.

Leupold's Scott Rousseau and Jennifer Meeker sit down with Steven Drake and Connor Gabbott post-hunt to chat about the hunting opportunity in Colorado, gear used on the hunt, unit closures, extreme weather, and more.

Founded in 1984, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's (RMEF) primary mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat, and our hunting heritage.

Leupold's Shawn Skipper sits down with RMEF's Steve Decker and Riza Lesser to discuss recent land and access projects, the restoration of elk in the US, where your money goes to, and more.

Support RMEF: https://www.rmef.org/

Fred Eichler is a family man, relentless hunter, and owner of Fulldraw Outfitters. He has successfully harvested numerous trophies with his bow and completed the 'Super Slam' taking all 29 North American Species with his recurve.

Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Fred to talk about what it takes to start a guide outfit, the dedication required to achieve the 'Super Slam', and more.

Subjects Include: Creating memories not transactions; CDS dial benefits; instilling a strong work ethic; innovating and pushing forward; quality control; the super slam; and more.

From scouting and prepping land to shooting your bow, there are some very important whitetail hunting activities that you need to accomplish in the Spring. 

Leupold President and CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to talk land management tips and keys to growing big bucks. They also recap their Iowa turkey hunt and the essential gear needed for success.

Subjects Discussed: Prepping for whitetail in spring; food, cover, and water; maintaining clover; using an optic on a turkey gun; why you should use binoculars; and more.

If you aren’t a hunter, and none of your family has encouraged you into it, you might wonder how to get into hunting. Where do you start? What skills do you need?

Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Randy Newberg to discuss why it's important to get more hunters into the field and what new hunters need to know to succeed.

Topics Discussed: Hunting camp memories; creating hunting advocates; basic hunting skills; where to learn; DIY vs guided hunts; and more.

Built for the shooter who needs a rugged, precise, and repeatable MIL-based scope for their tactical rifle, the new Mark 3HD™ delivers elite optical performance and match-grade repeatability under any conditions.

Join Leupold's Shawn Skipper, John Snodgrass, and Nic Kytlica as they dive into the making of this new riflescope and the shooter-specific features it offers.

Subjects Discussed: History of the Mark riflescope family; new shooter-specific features; comparison to other models; and more.  

The new VX-3HD riflescope delivers legendary performance and HD clarity in an incredibly tough yet lightweight package.

Host Shawn Skipper is joined by Product Line Manager Vici Peters and Sales Manager Dan Wagner to discuss some of the riflescope's newest features, how it compares to the older VX-3i, and more.

Subjects Discussed: History of the VX-3 line; breaking down our Custom Dial System (CDS); advantages of a throw lever; new optical design; and more.

In precision rifle competition, speed and accuracy are everything. That's why we worked with our professional shooters to design the new PR1 and PR2 reticles which gives them the competitive edge to tackle any challenge that a modern competitive shooter might face.

Leupold's Nic Kytlica and John Snodgrass are joined by competitive shooters Jon Pynch and Dan Bertocchini to discuss the reticle design process, what features matter most to them, and why the new PR reticle family is one of the best options available for competitive shooters.

Subjects Discussed: The reticle design process; 1/4 or 2/10th increments; opening up the field of view; being complex with simplicity; Team Leupold dominating the circuit; dialing vs holding over; and more.