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9/5/2026 6:48:05 PM EDT
I had two Leupold CQ/T 1-3 optics with the quick release AMRS mounts and wanted to get your opinions on this old optic ? Is it still relevant? Why didn’t these make it big ? They are definitely Over Built and extremely rugged.
9/5/2026 7:13:59 PM EDT
[#1]
They came out before the idea of a 1-X was popular.

Also, the early models only had a reflex sight reticle.  Had they had their ?CMR? (I think the name was) BDC reticle earlier, I think it would have been more popular.
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9/6/2026 12:48:30 AM EDT
[#3]
Have a 1st generation mounted on a Wilson Combat AR.....when I packed it around on a regular basis would make 300yd +/- shots w/ it no problem.IIRC you could use the circle for a hold over refrence at certain yardage but haven't used that rig for a while and don't remember the particulars
9/6/2026 5:07:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DasRonin][Edited] [#4]
I have two, one of each reticle. I have the LaRue QD mount on both.

Love them and how the battery is a AA battery in a cassette.

They still command a high price. The battery cassette is hard to find (I have one spare) and I saw one on ebay for $250.00. I'd like to have another spare but I would not pay that price if I was rich!

There have been Chinese copies, so if the price for one in excellent condition is too good to believe... beware!!


I also recently found two Leupold Carbine Optic (LCO) sights... pricey for a retired civil servant but I could not pass on them!

They are VERY RARELY seen for sale... except for the Chinese knock offs!
So... I find comfort in the fact that if Trump has to work so hard to go to Heaven, then there is a shit load of Democrats that have no f-cking chance to go anywhere but HELL. Sometimes it is entirely appropriate to kill a fly with a sledge-hammer.
9/6/2026 1:24:04 PM EDT
[#5]
Dasron,

Sell me that CMR2 reticle you have

And I'll share my source for the battery pack assembly for $45

I bought 2 in 2023 as 1 had a battery swell inside and wouldn't even let me unscrew the cap




Dear Mr laserjock

Unfortunately, we cannot change the reticle in your riflescope to a different reticle. The CQ/T Battery Pack Assembly for the Mark 4 CQ/T riflescopes is a chargeable part. The price for the CQ/T Battery Pack Assembly will be $45.00 + tax if your state requires tax. To order a new CQ/T Battery Pack Assembly you would need to call us here at 1-800-Leupold and place the order over the phone. When you call in follow the menu to Technical Services (Option number 4). A Technical Service Representative will be here from 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time. Please feel free to email me back with any more questions.

Regards,

Zachary
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9/6/2026 6:47:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DasRonin][Edited] [#6]
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Originally Posted By Laserjock:
Dasron,

Sell me that CMR2 reticle you have

And I'll share my source for the battery pack assembly for $45

I bought 2 in 2023 as 1 had a battery swell inside and wouldn't even let me unscrew the cap


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That's a no go... it would have to be pried from my cold dead hands!!!!

On another note... I use energizer Lithium exclusive. My old reliable I used to use for decades was Duracell, it was use only batteries as they never leaked. NOW not so much... I have seen Duracell batteries leak in the sealed retail package in stores!
So... I find comfort in the fact that if Trump has to work so hard to go to Heaven, then there is a shit load of Democrats that have no f-cking chance to go anywhere but HELL. Sometimes it is entirely appropriate to kill a fly with a sledge-hammer.
9/7/2026 2:29:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-][Edited] [#7]
The world wasn’t ready for LPVO’s. It still has a reputation of being big and heavy, when it’s still lighter and smaller than 99% of anything on the market.

It gets way more hate than it ever deserved, but wasn’t great though. I think a modernized version would be awesome, but they’d probably just make a VCOG copy which defeats the entire purpose. It was handy and capable enough for what anyone expected a carbine to do back then. Before everyone started expecting military rifles to somehow need 800 yard BDC with M855 or M193.

I like mine.

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9/8/2026 6:02:12 PM EDT
[#8]
I got two new battery holders direct from Leupold last year.

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