Leica Sport Optics is launching a brand-new riflescope series catering specifically to owners of the finest luxury rifles. The Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes are polished by hand in a special process to receive a unique shine. The surface perfectly matches the glossy bluing of classic firearms. It’s manufactured especially for collectors and enthusiasts who value unique, highest-quality items. The aesthetics are combined with outstanding image quality, a large field of view, high contrast and exceptional brightness. What’s more, the reliable precision mechanical components guarantee maximum precision even under harsh environmental conditions.

Wetzlar, Germany. September 2024. The new riflescope series Leica Fortis Glossy expands the successful Leica Fortis family with three current models: Leica Fortis Glossy 1-6x24i, 1.8-12x42i and 2-12x50i. The Leica Fortis riflescopes combine purist design with superlative optical quality. Hunters will find a suitable model for every type of hunt and every rifle. The Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes are designed for ring mounting. They meet functional as well as aesthetic demands. The finish adds a touch of lavish sophistication that enhances any rifle. In total, the scopes are polished for about 1 ½ hours, by craftsmen with over 20 years’ professional experience. Along with the elegant look, the surface treatment provides protection against the elements and ensures durability. Incomparable optical and mechanical performance can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Best optical performance

All Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes deliver outstanding imaging performance and set a new optical milestone in the 6x zoom class. Unique contrast and exceptional sharpness enable reliable detail recognition – even at dusk. The large exit pupil provides even more comfort for fast target acquisition, while the large field of view supports a safer and more successful hunt. The large eye relief of 9 centimeters offers additional safety.
 

Rugged and shock-resistant

Their legendary, rugged design makes all Leica Fortis Glossy models resistant to shocks and falls. Functional reliability is thus guaranteed in any hunting situation. The riflescope is, of course, waterproof, and the lenses are additionally protected by a special coating. Technically sophisticated down to the smallest detail, the Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes remain absolutely reliable even after years of use, underscoring what Leica has represented for over 100 years: product design that focuses on the essentials, as well as the very highest standard of mechanical and optical mastery.
 

The right riflescope for every type of hunt

Whether abroad or at home, in mountains or forests, stalking or shooting from blinds, the Leica Fortis Glossy is completely and utterly reliable. The three different models cover every type of hunt. Thanks to the generous adjustment range, a riflescope for driven hunts can be transformed into a high-performance tool for long-range precision shooting – within seconds. Today, Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes are the leading target optics in the 6x zoom class. The Leica Fortis Glossy 1.8-12x42i is a truly universal riflescope, ideal for alpine hunts and in the raised hide, well into the evening. In late dusk and at night, the Leica Calonox 2 Sight or Sight SE thermal imager is the ideal complement. If an even brighter variant is desired, the Leica Fortis Glossy 2-12x50i is available. Last not least, there is the Leica Fortis Glossy 1-6x24i driven-hunt scope with an enormous field of view: already very popular in the matte version.
 

Special features of the Glossy surface

+ high-gloss finish
+ hand-polished for about 1 ½ hours, by expert craftsmen
+ premium aesthetics and appeal
+ distinctive style
+ unique eye-catcher
+ each riflescope is one of a kind
+ durability and protection
+ ideal for luxury, classic and historical rifles
 

Benefits of the Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes

+ compact and slim design
+ 6x zoom for virtually all hunting situations
+ extra-large exit pupil (50% larger than comparable models)
+ high light transmission of 92%
+ wide field of view
+ excellent optical performance
+ generous eye relief
+ precision engineering
+ extremely rugged materials
+ particularly fine reticle illumination
+ auto-on and auto-off for reticle illumination
+ ideal for use with Leica Calonox 2 Sight and Sight SE
 

Recommended retail price (RRP) for the Fortis Glossy models 

Leica Fortis Glossy 1-6x24i without rail: 2445 EUR / 2549 USD
Leica Fortis Glossy 1.8-12x42i without rail: 2645 EUR / 2849 USD
Leica Fortis Glossy 2-12x50i without rail: 2845 EUR / 3049 USD

Delivery start for the Leica Fortis Glossy models: October 2024
            

For more information

Johannes Fürst
Leica Sportoptik Head of Marketing & Communications
Phone +49 (0)6441 2080 674
johannes.fuerst@leica-camera.com 

Peter Brade
Leica Sportoptik Press & Cooperations
Phone +49 (0)6441 2080 615
peter.brade@leica-camera.com 

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