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Reticle preference
Kevin_L
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I like both of these reticles and they are on scopes within my budget. Both have an illuminated center while the rest of the lines are black. Both are glass etched reticles. Both are MOA reticles.
Which do you prefer?
reticle A
or reticle 2
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To me the numbers are distracting. I use my scopes to hunt. Sometimes all you get is a quick shot. Number 2
Duplex style is what I have in my scopes.
Margaret Thatcher
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Mark Twain
#2
Of those two my preference would be the lower one.
My all time favorite is just a fine crosshair. No duplex, no hashmarks. Just fine crosshairs.
Those are really good, too.
My all time favorites are essentially a ghost ring reticle but I can only find such a thing on the 1-4 or 1-6 scopes. Not in the market for those.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
# 2, by far. Too much going on in that other one.
#2
#2 for me .
Fine crosshair here. Kinda like the post for white tails. ---------------------Ray
#2 from those options. I prefer a fine crosshair center with large lines past center. I cant really find what I want any more. My wife's bushnell legend has exactly what i want(old model, newer models are fine all the way)
I would prefer #2 but with the cross hairs in center like on #1. I just don’t care for dots my self.
Prior Military: Reticle A
For hunting game and target: Fine crosshair
I think what Dunbar said makes a lot of sense. #2 for me.
#2
The reticles with all sorts of marks and numbers are simply too distracting or confusing except for 'range only' use.
#2. It's not nearly as busy.
I prefer post and crosshair so no.2 it is.
No 2 the simpler the better
Whatever…I shoot with my eyes closed.
my hearing aids are coordinated with the crosshairs. i don't even have to have my eyes open.
beep..............beep..........beep.....beep...beep..beepbeepbeepbeep....KABLAM!!!
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
Will get off track a little. My favorite combination for Whitetails that has not changed since about 1960. Don't remember last time I shot a deer over 100 yds.
Pre-64 Model 70 FW Winchester in 30-06, Redfield 1 3/4 -5x TV lens Scope with one piece mount and med height rings. I know scope technology has changed a lot over the years but by golly this combination has piled up a lot of venison. I miss Redfield and their CS. What a great, great company---------------------Ray
#2 preferred but I have grown used to this as well.....
First off........all my scopes are Leupold.
For general hunting and coyote calling......I like the standard duplex reticle.
For rimfire rifles........I use the fine duplex reticle.
For pd table shooting........I've started using the Varmint Hunting reticle system. Although a bit "busy"........I enjoy applying it's use to different trajectory cartridges.
Enjoy.............the pd fields.
Judging from the comments, I don't see a lot of support for busy reticles. Probably not a lot of first focal plane users here.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
@62vld2042 said "First off........all my scopes are Leupold."
I knew there was somethin' I liked about that boy!
I'm the same way, 62. Don't know if I'm stuck in a rut or set in my ways, but all the scoped rifles wear Leupolds.
Most every thing I shoot has a duplex with no distractions. I do have one Leupold that was customized by Premier, It has 5 bars. One at center set for 200 yards, one just above center for 100 yards, the 3 below center are set at 300, 400, and 500 yards. Calibrated for a 140 grain projectile running 3400 fps. It works pretty darn good.
I always like the tapered duplex. My eye seemed to be pulled to the center, even in dim light. Never liked reticles with numbers, numerous cross-hatches and such. They always reminded me of the periscope images in submarine movies.
I can miss with anything.😉
Here is the problem with scope number # 1, let’s say that the target you were aiming at called for a 20 minute deflection and a 30 minute elevation, where would you place the target in the scope? You would be guessing as to where to place the target in the scope picture, and that’s not taking in account for parallax in the scope. This is why when a snipers is adjusting the scope for a long range shot the cross hairs are moved and kept centered for the shot. The chart they use is figured for the weight and velocity of the bullet, along with range, and along with the wind direction, that in turn makes for a lot more accurate shot placement on the target.
Yep. That's one of the reasons I like the simplest reticles I can find.
And looking at reticle A, I'd never use those targeting tick marks that to the edge of the glass because scopes have turrets for that. Center your target, focus on the reticle, even pressure on the trigger.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
Well, there's at least one honest man among us!
I just point and shoot, sometimes I even hit stuff...
I'm in the number 2 column. Even as a reloader , I couldn't afford or wouldn't take the time and expense of components to learn and confirm the use of the hash marks on the upper reticle. And there's something in the back of my mind telling me that if I did, I'd have a barrel with a worn out throat.
I've been set in my ways for a few decades..........according to my wife......and more than a few friends.😉
.........and it'll take more than a few tow trucks..........to drag me out of the ruts I've gotten into over the years.😇
I've been shooting a 6.5 Creedmoor lately and find the 'hash marks' helpful. This is a very accurate rifle/cartridge that 'bucks the wind' great BUT somewhat 'trajectory challenged'. With a couple of compensating marks, it's quite easy to get the correct holdover for 300-400 yards. I don't have much need for more range than that.
2
No Christmas Tree or Empire State Building option? Of those two the first one.
UPDATE:
I bought the Hawke Endurance 4-16x50. It has reticle #2 from the original pics above.
And it's fantastic! The minimalist view and the illuminated center dot are excellent.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
My all-time favorite is the target dot that Leupold used in the older M8s. I guess one could call it a tapered duplex. I've looked at a couple recently, but both were 4x, and I'd much prefer a straight 6x. Very similar to this, but I think the Leupold was even thinner, with a smaller dot.