Fixed-Power Scopes

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…

Leupold M8 – Legendary Fixed-Power Riflescopes (1964–1983)

July 4, 1964

Introduced in 1964, the Leupold M8 series replaced the earlier M7 and quickly became a defining standard for fixed-power scopes. With decades of refinements and performance testing behind it, the M8 line was trusted by hunters, target shooters, and law enforcement professionals throughout its nearly 20-year run. Overview & Design The Leupold M8 was engineered…