Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce that Leupold Pro Shooters dominated the National Rifle League’s (NRL) Mason Valley Steel Hunter Match, held March 4-6 in San Diego.

Matt Alwine captured 1st place in the Open Heavy Division, Jon Pynch 1st Place in the Open Light Division, and Josh Reeves and his partner took 1st Place in the Team Division. Competitors battled heavy winds, snow, and occasionally hail across 20 stages, with targets anywhere from 100 to 1,400 yards downrange.

“Some of the targets at this match were very hard to find–two separate targets I wasn’t able to find using binoculars, but I was able to locate them with my Mark 5HD when I dialed up to 25-power,” Alwine said. “In conditions like the ones we were facing, the Mark 5HD’s resolution and clarity were an absolute lifesaver.”

Alwine, Pynch, and Reeves all use the Leupold Mark 5HD in competition, featuring the company’s game-changing PR2-MIL reticle. Developed with input from the country’s top competitors and professional shooters, the PR2 reticles are specifically designed for long-range speed and precision. Two styles are available: the PR2-MIL and the PR2-MOA. They are carried in Leupold’s Mark 5HD line, in both a 5-25x and 7-35x configuration.

“From the start, we worked with shooters like Matt, Jon, and Josh to make sure that the PR2-MIL reticle would reduce clutter, simplify your shooting process, and simply improve your long-range performance,” said John Snodgrass, Tactical Product Line Manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “It’s the perfect reticle for precision shooting, and conditions like the ones they faced in San Diego are proof enough of that.”

Leupold’s Mark 5HD riflescope, meanwhile, has been crafted to redefine accuracy, precision, and optical performance for long-range shooters. Pick one up and you’ll feel the difference: it’s up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Get behind one and you’ll see the difference, from its superior edge-to-edge clarity to its extreme low-light performance. With three revolutions of elevation adjustment, the Mark 5HD was made to max out the performance of the latest long-range rifles and ammunition. It features Leupold’s Professional-Grade Optical System, which offers unmatched light transmission that’s designed to outperform in the most challenging lighting conditions, industry-leading glare reduction for a clear image in harsh, direct light, and the resolution and clarity that professional guides and shooters demand in the field.