Leupold Vari-X IIc – The Click-Adjustable Workhorse (1984–2001)

July 4, 1984

The Leupold Vari-X IIc marked an important evolution in the company’s variable-power scope lineup. Introduced in the late 1980s, the IIc replaced the original Vari-X II and brought a key upgrade: precise click-adjustable windage and elevation turrets. This series maintained the reliability and optical quality Leupold scopes were known for while modernizing user features ahead…

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Leupold Vari-X III – Precision Hunting Optics with Click Adjustments (1973–2004)

July 4, 1976

Overview & Design Introduced in 1979, the Leupold Vari-X III represented a major leap forward in riflescope design. It replaced the internally upgraded but externally identical Vari-X IIc as Leupold’s flagship variable-power optic. With the addition of 1/4 MOA click adjustments, a fully multi-coated optical system, and improved internal construction, the Vari-X III was designed…

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Leupold Vari-X II – America’s Workhorse Variable Riflescope (1964–2001)

July 4, 1962

Leupold Vari-X II – 1964–1986 Leupold Vari-X IIc 1984-2001   The Leupold Vari-X II debuted in 1969, positioned as America’s dependable mid-range variable riflescope. Designed for hunters and sport shooters alike, the Vari-X II became famous for its toughness, affordability, and simplicity. It combined Leupold’s nitrogen-sealed, fogproof construction with a streamlined friction-adjustment system that kept…

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