BEAVERTON, Ore. - Boar hunters take note: Leupold's new VX^®-HOG riflescope features an exclusive Pig Plex reticle for fast target acquisition and precise shot placement.

The VX-HOG is a 1.25-4x20mm riflescope, well suited for the terrain and conditions typical of wild boar country.  Its Pig Plex reticle is calibrated to frame up a mature hog and provide just the right amount of lead on running boars.

"We are a sponsor of Brian ‘Pig Man' Quaca, who inspired us to design riflescopes for passionate hog hunters," commented Pat Mundy, communications manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc.  "With the VX-HOG, hog hunters everywhere are rigged for pig and ready for close-range, fast-paced action."

The VX-HOG has Leupold's Quantum Optical System^TM, which includes lead-free, precision-ground and polished lenses with Leupold's exclusive Multicoat 4^® coatings for enhanced resolution, clarity and contrast.  Carefully positioned in optimum relationship to each other, the lenses deliver up to 92 percent total light transmission. 

Other features include finger-adjustable, ¼-MOA click windage and elevation dials that allow quick zeroing and easy adjustment in the field.  The power selector ring incorporates a tactile indicator, making it easy to grasp and turn even while wearing gloves.  A fast-focus eyepiece with a low-profile lock ring makes reticle focus easy to achieve and maintain.

The VX-HOG sports modern styling with a special "HOG" logo highlighting the exterior design.  Like all Golden Ring^® riflescopes, the VX-HOG is waterproof, shockproof and fog proof.

Built for rugged use with a one-inch maintube manufactured from 6061-T6 aircraft-quality aluminum alloy, the VX-HOG is covered by Leupold's Full Lifetime Guarantee.

 For more information, visit a local dealer, go to www.leupold.com or call 1-800-LEUPOLD.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the preeminent American-owned optics company, employs hundreds of people in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Beaverton, Ore.  Family owned and operated, Leupold^® offers products that are sold worldwide to hunters, competitive shooters, American military warfighters, law enforcement personnel and wildlife observers.  The product line includes rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinders; trail cameras; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessories.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a Charter Supporter of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Foundation