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scope crosshairs?

D@DD@D Member Posts: 4,407
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
is it better to have a scope with big or small crosshairs for grouping and far shots?
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  • AntiqueDrAntiqueDr Member Posts: 691 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Depends on the situation. The remedy to that very question was the development of the "Duplex" reticle, which has the thick European-type crosshair on the outer edge of the field, and fine crosshairs at the aiming point.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thin crosshairs for grouping!! ever looked through a benchrest scope? Big crosshairs are good for hunting, they give a sense of security when you are preparing to fire. I like em thin.
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just remember: The thicker the cross-hairs, the less of your target you can actually see!I have a Swarvorski 6X36 with a duplex reticle, however at 100yds, my 3/4" spot is completely covered even by the thinner line ... meaning I can miss the spot entirely if its centered in any of the 4 "Hairs" as opposed to centered between all 4 of the hairs
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