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Automatic vs Manual - Which Will You Choose Hi Lux ART Scope

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Automatic or Manual? That is the question...

Once you learn FAST (Frame Aim Shoot Technique), Automatic Mode is much quicker, but Manual Mode gives you more control.

No, we're not talking about car transmissions. We're talking about the Leatherwood Automatic Ranging Trajectory Rifle Scopes.

Automatic Mode and Manual Mode offer advantages in different shooting scenarios.

Are you shooting targets of known dimension at UNKNOWN distances? Automatic Mode excels.

What if you need more magnification to see bullet impacts when initially zeroing? Manual Mode is the way to go.

By understanding the advantages of each mode of operation, you can get more out of your Leatherwood ART scope!

 
I got my hands on a pristine M1200 and mounted it on an PSA PA-10 (.308), and after doing a bit of searching (quite a bit...), the info I find online seems to be for the M1200 XLR.

My scope is apparently older. The diopter is larger than the newer scopes, and the thumbscrew on the C ring is different, it sticks out radially. There are set screws on the magnification ring, but no clamp type arrangement like the video shows.

My problem is that I can't find a manual that matches the scope I have. I am not sure if the codes for the rounds listed in the M1000 or M1200 XLR correspond to my scope. I am also not clear on whether this model can be used in "manual" mode.

The code it was set up for was around 400+/- and the Hornady rounds were in that ballpark. Using the Hornady app, and a 300 yard zero, I should have been able to sight in at 25. I tried it out, and amazingly did not have to make any adjustments. I backed out to 100, and should have been 5.3" high, so I compensated and the elevation was spot on.

I hunt in the south, and while I sometimes have opportunities to shoot 400 yards, most of my shots will be within 200.
I'd like to take advantage of more magnification and use the scope in manual, but without the literature I'm hesitant.

I am afraid to screw up this scope by trying to decouple the cam, if it was not intended to be used that way.

Do you by any chance have a copy of an earlier M1200 manual, or know of other resources that I can look into.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
mphymel said:
I got my hands on a pristine M1200 and mounted it on an PSA PA-10 (.308), and after doing a bit of searching (quite a bit...), the info I find online seems to be for the M1200 XLR.

My scope is apparently older. The diopter is larger than the newer scopes, and the thumbscrew on the C ring is different, it sticks out radially. There are set screws on the magnification ring, but no clamp type arrangement like the video shows.

My problem is that I can't find a manual that matches the scope I have. I am not sure if the codes for the rounds listed in the M1000 or M1200 XLR correspond to my scope. I am also not clear on whether this model can be used in "manual" mode.

The code it was set up for was around 400+/- and the Hornady rounds were in that ballpark. Using the Hornady app, and a 300 yard zero, I should have been able to sight in at 25. I tried it out, and amazingly did not have to make any adjustments. I backed out to 100, and should have been 5.3" high, so I compensated and the elevation was spot on.

I hunt in the south, and while I sometimes have opportunities to shoot 400 yards, most of my shots will be within 200.
I'd like to take advantage of more magnification and use the scope in manual, but without the literature I'm hesitant.

I am afraid to screw up this scope by trying to decouple the cam, if it was not intended to be used that way.

Do you by any chance have a copy of an earlier M1200 manual, or know of other resources that I can look into.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Have you contacted Hi-Lux?
 
Talyn said:
Have you contacted Hi-Lux?
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Funny I've become so used to manufacturers lack of support that I didn't even think to try. Glad you mentioned it, just reached out to them.

The mere fact that they listed a contact email is encouraging.
 
@Talyn Hi-Lux emailed me that manual before I made it home today. Great when these companies are willing to absorb the cost of providing customer support! Hats off to Hi-Lux.
 
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