I just recently bought a DE XIX and Leupold Gilmore LG-35. The LG-35 is mounted as the Magnum Research website shows, with 2 scope rings that are Leupold OEM. The mounting method insinuated by this photo is incorrect; I have been in direct contact with the Magnum Research gunsmiths and the Leupold product support technicians. They both agree the mounts are not strong enough to avoid damaging the LG-35. Magnum Research has discontinued LG-35 sales; Leupold pretty much guarantees problems if any Leupold Gilmore Red Dot is mounted on a DE XIX (any caliber) if it is mounted with only THREE scope rings. They did not exclude problems with the DE XIX .357. They suggest mounting the Red Dot scopes with 4 scope rings, available from only Leupold of course, at a cost of $20 plus $20 S & H. Additionally, a scope base from B-Square must be purchased (product # 42907[blue] or 42908[SS]) to allow mounting the LG series to a DE XIX of any caliber. The cost for the B-Square mount is minimally $65.
Obviously, the poor support from Leupold for their obvious lack of quality control is infuriating for those who have experienced problems, and just as financially annoying to all LG scope users. The lack of support from Leupold and the additional cost of $105 is something that must be weighed heavily for all those DE owners (including Mark I, II, and VII owners) if they are considering the purchase of a Leupold product. Leupold calls the problem an "inconvenience"!! See their response below.
>From: Brett Nelson <bnelson@leupold.com>
>To: "'uglymofo@hotmail.com'" <uglymofo@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Leupold
>Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 07:25:29 -0700
>
>Unfortunately we don't have any 'recall' program. We don't make a base for
>the DE 50 AE. We recommend the three to four rings because the amount of
>recoil the caliber has. You don't have to use three to four rings, but the
>strength will be greatly increased and you won't have a problem, where-as
>if
>you use two rings you will probably have a problem. Sorry for the
>inconvenience!
>
>Brett Nelson
>Leupold Product Specialist
>bnelson@leupold.com
>www.leupold.com
>
>Leupold Customer Service
>Product Specialist Group
>Phone (503) 526-1400
Obviously, the poor support from Leupold for their obvious lack of quality control is infuriating for those who have experienced problems, and just as financially annoying to all LG scope users. The lack of support from Leupold and the additional cost of $105 is something that must be weighed heavily for all those DE owners (including Mark I, II, and VII owners) if they are considering the purchase of a Leupold product. Leupold calls the problem an "inconvenience"!! See their response below.
>From: Brett Nelson <bnelson@leupold.com>
>To: "'uglymofo@hotmail.com'" <uglymofo@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Leupold
>Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 07:25:29 -0700
>
>Unfortunately we don't have any 'recall' program. We don't make a base for
>the DE 50 AE. We recommend the three to four rings because the amount of
>recoil the caliber has. You don't have to use three to four rings, but the
>strength will be greatly increased and you won't have a problem, where-as
>if
>you use two rings you will probably have a problem. Sorry for the
>inconvenience!
>
>Brett Nelson
>Leupold Product Specialist
>bnelson@leupold.com
>www.leupold.com
>
>Leupold Customer Service
>Product Specialist Group
>Phone (503) 526-1400