The original Jim Leatherwood designed military A.R.T. scope of the 1960’s was a 3-9x40mm scope…and was later produced by Leatherwood/Hi-Lux Optics as the M-600 sporting model for those shooters and hunters wanting to use the same auto-ranging and bullet trajectory compensating technology that was so effective in the hands of military sharpshooters. To meet the higher magnification needs of extreme long range shooters, the 6-24x50mm M-1200 was brought onto the market a few years later.
Both of these 1-inch tube A.R.T. models featured the Leatherwood “CAMputer” system, which could be calibrated to range a distant target, and at the same time automatically allow for the drop of the bullet. Using an A.R.T. scope simply required the shooter to use the ranging system built into the reticle to frame a target of known size…steady the hold on that target…and take the shot – or… “Frame…Aim…Shoot!”
A couple of years back, the M-600 was replaced by the 2.5-10x44mm updated and upgraded M-1000 model, built with a larger 30mm tube. Now, the Leatherwood M-1200 XLR has also been totally revamped – including the larger diameter scope tube and switching to a new “CAMputer” system, which is easier to use and more user friendly than the original Leatherwood system. The new system is also more compatible with a much wider range of popular cartridges as well – from the .223 Remington to the .50 BMG, for shots out to 1,200 meters.
Other upgrades for the M-1200 XLR include a new illuminated data-rich tactical reticle, that’s available in either red or green, a much sturdier base mount that offers additional external windage adjustment, and side-focus parallax adjustment. Each click of either the windge or elevation turret moves bullet impact at 100 meters 0.1 MIL. Like all Hi-Lux Optics products, the M-1200 XLR comes with multi-coated Diamond Tuff lenses for optimum light transmission, and features a Fast Focus eyepiece.
The all new M-1200 XLR A.R.T. model is now in stock and ready for shipment. The scope retails for $649, and comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For additional information on this or any other Hi-Lux Optics product, drop the company an e-mail at info@hi-luxoptics.com , or call 1-888-445-8912.
