| In addition to the power of reasoning and innate | | | | endearing piece of equipment to their users. |
| intelligence, humans were able to dominate this planet | | | | Consumers are offered a wide array of choices for a |
| through their better view of the environment, and | | | | variety of uses. Leupold has scopes coming in yet |
| putting this advantage to the hilt has been achieved | | | | several models for shooting and hunting, such as rifle |
| by many in the contemporary era through Leupold | | | | scopes and spotting scopes. For general observation |
| scopes. These products are manufactured by the | | | | use, there are many models for binoculars and |
| American company Leupold & Stevens Inc. | | | | rangefinders, as well as especially designed modular |
| which has been manufacturing precision optical | | | | flashlights. |
| instruments for 100 years. The company's products | | | | All Leupold products carry a lifetime guaranty to |
| over these years have established their mark in | | | | deliver bright and crystal clear image resolutions within |
| sports shooting, wildlife and general observation, and | | | | their designed ranges, in addition to their rugged |
| law enforcement and military applications. | | | | dependability and absolute waterproofing. To make |
| In fact, it was in World War II when Leupold scopes | | | | the most out of the Leupold scopes, an appropriate |
| established themselves as dependable and high quality | | | | type of product should be chosen based on the |
| instruments. During the war, the company supplied | | | | specific application and the users' individual make-up. |
| rifle scopes for the US Army and worked with the | | | | For instance, choice of a pair of binoculars, full size or |
| American Navy for optics used aboard its war | | | | compact models, would be influenced if a person is |
| vessels. It is from these endeavors that Leupold | | | | wearing eyeglasses. The location of the observation, |
| developed the techniques in waterproofing and | | | | what is to be observed (e.g. game, birds or |
| durable construction found in its products today. | | | | butterflies) and for what purpose (hunting, camping, |
| Sports hunters will be pleased to know that Leupold | | | | hiking or nature observation) are also factors to |
| scopes for hunting were developed as a result of | | | | consider. Some Leopold scopes would be more |
| one of the company founders' interest in the sport. | | | | suitable, for example, as a tool in viewing stadium |
| This company co-founder, Markus Leupold, it has | | | | sporting events and performances, while other |
| been told, was out hunting one day and missed a | | | | products are best for theatrical audiences. |
| deer shot when his scope fogged up. This incident | | | | Age and size of the individual, particularly the hands, |
| egged him and the company on to develop a more | | | | are also important considerations. People with some |
| dependable and high-performance optics not only for | | | | vision problems would also have specific Leopold |
| shooting but for other applications as well. | | | | scopes that would suit them best. True to its vision |
| Today, in addition to civilian use, Leupold scopes are | | | | of giving consumers a square deal, the Leupold |
| part of standard issue equipment for the US Army, | | | | company has put all these considerations together in |
| the Navy SEALS, the Secret Service, the Marine | | | | a chart available at its website that should prove |
| Corps and the US Navy. Superior optical quality, | | | | most helpful in determining what is the best Leupold |
| absolute ruggedness and waterproof integrity are the | | | | scopes from which various individuals can make their |
| qualities which have made the Leupold product an | | | | appropriate choice. |