At SHOT Show 2023, Leapers debuted their newest line of rifle optics: Accushot Pro. I wasn’t even aware of this new brand until I visited my buddy Kiyo at Leapers huge booth at the show. This new brand is positioned in in between their budget tier UTG scopes (sub $250) and their premium Integrix line (over $1000).
The Accushot scopes have many of the external design features of their Integrix scopes but with a few changes to lower the cost. These scopes will use Chinese HD glass and their turret design is similar to a beefed up UTG turret. They are expected to launch with an LPVO and a 3-12×44 model in later Q3 with an MSRP of around $500.
Leapers is best known for the UTG brand of high-quality accessories and budget tier optics (my UTG Bugbuster is not awesome but for the price, one of my favorite scopes). Last year I was introduced to their Integrix brand made with German and Japanese glass and sporting premium features. They released their LPVO but delayed the launch of their PRS/ELR targeted scopes until now.
On Industry Range Day, I was surprised to stumble upon a small UTG booth at the end of the firing line. There I ran into our old friend Kiyo who set me up at the bench with an Accuracy International precision rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, the same rifle used by the Canadian sniper who scored the worlds farthest confirmed kill at 1.3 miles! Atop this rifle was Leapers new Integrix 4.5-27x56mm FFP scope.
Dealing with a 20-30mph crosswinds and intermittent rain and hail, I managed to get at least 1 solid hit on a gong over 900m downrange. The scope brought the target sharply in focus and the image was bright and clear from edge to edge. And I’m told all of Integrix scopes are tested to withstand the recoil of .338 Magnum rounds.
Theis new ELR scopes contain premium components and are expected to have a commensurate price with an MSRP over $1500. This year I hope Kiyo and Leapers comes through with a sample model that I can test and review at the range.
Leaper’s UTG brand has had a spotty reputation among some gun owners who consider it to be a low-quality Chinese brand. But I think that reputation in optics and accessories is worse than it deserves; certainly not as bad as brands such as NC Star, MidTen, Feyachi, CVLife and the like. I’ll grant that UTG rifle scopes like their BugBuster 3-9×44 are certainly not high-end optics but their quality features are often on-par or better than similar rifle scopes in the $90-$140 price tier.
At this year’s Shot Show, Leapers debuted their new Integrix brand of tactical optics featuring Japanese and German glass, high quality turrets, and precision reticles. While their UTG brand targets beginners and budget buyers, Integrix is meant to compete with brands such as Vortex, Athlon, and SIG. Their products will be shipping later this Spring and I hope to test one and see if they truly live up to their claims.
