There’s a new high-magnification zoom scope in development that will offer precision shooters “more power” than ever before. Lou Murdica, who has been working directly with Deon Optical/Koto Precision in Japan, makers of the March 40x BR scope, is getting a new prototype variable-power March that tops out at 60-power. That’s some serious magnification ladies and gentleman.
In addition to the 60X magnification, the new March promises best-in-class resolution and, importantly, ultra-reliable tracking. We’re pleased to see that the zoom March offers 60 MOA of elevation–good enough for 1000 yards. The scope has a 52mm objective, 30mm main tube, 40 MOA of windage, and weighs 24.8 ounces (704 grams). It has a side-focus parallax control, 1/8-MOA clicks, and focuses from 50 yards to infinity. Currently, the only reticle choice is a 1/16-MOA dot, but that could change with production models.
Lou hopes to use the March 10-60×52 at 200 yards next week in the NBRSA Nationals hosted at the Kelbly’s Range (Ohio). Here are the remaining specs for Lou’s new scope:
March 10-60×52 Zoom Riflescope
| Feature | Minimum | Maximum |
| Magnification | 10x | 60x |
| Exit Pupil | 0.86mm | 3.06mm |
| Eye Relief | 88-99mm 10x | 96-101mm 60x |
| Focus Range | 50 yards | Infinity |
| Elevation Range | – | 60 MOA |
| Windage Range | – | 40 MOA |
| Length | – | 418mm (16.46″) |
| Weight | – | 24.8 ounces |
And the price is what?
Comment by rhino — September 16, 2007 @ 2 pm
who will be selling/distributing these in the us?
Comment by larry — September 16, 2007 @ 2 pm
Rhino — Lou says he’s heard the figure “around $2500.00″ but nothing’s certain yet.
Larry — Kelbly’s should be the vendor/distributor in the USA.
Comment by Editor — September 16, 2007 @ 7 pm
WOW! That is some potent optics!
Comment by Stephen — September 17, 2007 @ 9 am
Well crank it up and there is no mirage I should be able to see the grain in the paper at 100yds.
Comment by Curt Dawson — September 17, 2007 @ 11 am
The 0.86 mm exit pupil is at 60x for 52 mm objective The 3.06 mm exit pupil is con sistant with 17x for a 52 mm objective. At 10x and 52 mm objective, the exit pupil would be 5.2 mm. What is correct?
Comment by Fred Bohl — September 17, 2007 @ 3 pm
The 0.86 mm exit pupil is at 60x for 52 mm objective. The 3.06 mm exit pupil is consistant with 17x for a 52 mm objective. At 10x and 52 mm objective, the exit pupil would be 5.2 mm. What is correct?
Comment by Fred Bohl — September 17, 2007 @ 3 pm
When is this going to be in production and available?
Will Kelby’s ship to Europe?
What are the options being considered on reticles?
Comment by Peter Wilson — September 19, 2007 @ 11 am
WHEN ARE THEY COMING IN THE COUNTRY ? AND
CAN WE GET ON A BACKORDER LIST?
Comment by MARK DELUIA — September 20, 2007 @ 9 am