1 inch tube – In-Power

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…

Leupold M7 – Nitrogen-Sealed Fixed 3X & 4X Riflescopes (1959–1963)

July 4, 1959

Overview & Design Introduced in 1960, the Leupold M7 marked a new generation of scopes featuring a 1-inch aluminum tube, internal windage and elevation adjustments, and the company’s nitrogen-sealed “Golden Ring” fogproof design. It replaced earlier steel-tube models like the Mountaineer and Westerner, streamlining the product line into a more modern and lightweight package. The…