Leupold American Marksman 3-9x40 $149.99 + free shipping

What's your take on Leupold's American Marksman 3-9x40 for $149 + free shipping at Cabela's (free shipping ends 8/13/17) - http://www.cabelas.com/product/bargain-cave/new-this-week/hunting-gear|/pc/105591780/c/105633180/sc/105637680/leupold-american-marksman-in-riflescope/2582141.uts

• Long-range Wind-Plex reticle with elevation hold-over points
• Lockable fast-focus eyepiece
• Multicoat 4 lens coatings for resolution, clarity and contrast
• 100% fog proof and waterproof
• Leupold's Gold Ring® full lifetime guarantee
  
• Made in USA

That's great. I figured it was a no brainer at $149 and it's ordered.

I also ordered Cabela's Alpha Series 3-12x40 for my 10/22 TD to compare with Bushnell 3-9x40 that's on it now. Whichever works out better will be kept and I will gift the other scope to a co-worker in need of a scope.

Leupold will be used as reference scope to do various 9mm carbine 25/50/100 yard load testing and use my current Bushnell Banner Dusk & Dawn 6-18x50 for .223/.300 BLK/.308 testing to 300 yard limit of my shooting area.

jmr40 said:

I'd think it is most likely a version of the Rifleman rather than the VX-1.

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It seems a brand new model just for Cabela's.

bullzeye8 said:

Cabelas website (Q&A) ... "The Leupold® American Marksman 3-9x40 fits in the VX-1 line of scopes. This is a Cabela's exclusive rifle scope and it was introduced the last week of July 2017."

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I have several scopes that have worked well for 25/50/100 yard 9mm carbine testing so I figured $149 Leupold on level of VX-1 should serve well for close range testing purposes.

At least, I will be able to provide some feedback for those interested in this new Leupold model.