Agreed!, the failure rates of Leupold point to a poor design , not poor quality control, Leupold are building scopes as their design dictates, they just don’t build to the tougher military based specs, which makes sense on a vx-freedom model , but not a 2k$ scope that won’t hold zero
Yes , it is easily removed, I ended up putting a plain thread protector on mine for less noise.
Larue is impossible to beat for money, plus nobody else actually machines their own parts in house like Larue
I have noticed the same issue with a few Leupold scopes , I assumed it was a good spot to check level also, but apparently not, I use a rock on a string or set up a 2x4 perfectly level 100 yds away instead
Get a newer model (timing chain) , vin # that begins with a J, 6 spd manual ( better awd system, and simpler, better engine braking ), and dont look back
quality oil and fram ultra or similar filter
change diffs, trans fluids
change coolant, fresh coolant and good electrical grounds helps...
Newer oils are certainly designed for EPA ratings as mentioned above, certain tolerances are tighter than 20-30 years ago , but even 0w-20 oil is thick when very cold so the majority of tolerances and oil passages still have to be a certain amount, looser oil rings on newer engines were the...
I have also had vehicles that used zero oil, 0w-20 , for a 7-10k interval,,, tundra, accord, Impreza, but others did such as other Hondas , Subarus , gmc, The manufacturers are desperate to meet epa ratings and oil rings have gotten the short straw. Now almost everything has a turbo, why, epa...
If your using 0w-20, consumption will be worse, switching to 5w-20 High mileage synthetic will help in most cases.
They have to loosen up the oil rings for better mpg, which leads to consumption, it’s a calculated design decision
This
https://www.larue.com/products/larue-ultimate-ar-15-upper/
With a Larue lower and trigger
I have messed with aero, stag, psa , etc, the larue is a machining work of art and isn’t much more $ than aero
Their parts fit together with amazing precision.
You can build one for right at...
Rieys aquarium in Gatlingburg is the is the o ly man made attraction worth visiting.
Best part of the national park:
South section near Fontana dam
Newfound gap road
Any of the creek side trails, such as tremont
Cherohala skyway: one of best two high altitude scenic roads east of the rockies