Leupold Westerner – Adjustable 6X & 8X Varmint Scopes (1955–1959)

July 4, 1955
Leupold Westerner

Overview & Design Introduced in 1955, the Leupold Westerner marked a major step forward in scope design. It was Leupold’s first model to offer both internal windage and elevation adjustments along with an adjustable objective for parallax correction — features that set it apart as a precision tool for long-range and varmint shooting. The Westerner…

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Leupold Mountaineer – Internally Adjustable 4X & 6X Riflescopes (1954–1959)

July 4, 1954
4X Mountainer

Overview & Design Introduced in 1952, the Leupold Mountaineer was a major evolution in Leupold’s sporting scope lineup. Designed with internal micrometer-style windage and elevation adjustments built directly into the streamlined 7/8-inch tube, the Mountaineer eliminated the need for external turrets or reliance on mount adjustments. This made it both more precise and more streamlined…

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