From: NitroExpressCom (Original Message) Sent: 8/4/2002 10:41 PM
Which reticle do you use? And for what purpose? Any particular likes or dislikes?

(several reticle graphics from www.leupold.com and http://www.swarovskioptik.com . May take a while to load)

1. Fine crosshair

2. Crosshair with Dot

3. Duplex or 30-30 reticle or similar

4. Heavy Duplex

5. German no.4

6. Illuminated German no.4

7. Post and Cross bars - German no.1

8. Illuminated Post and Crossbars - German no.1

9. Tapered reticle

10. Illuminated circle and part duplex

11. Illuminated Circle and dot

12. Illuminated duplex

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From: Stanley Stag Sent: 8/5/2002 11:10 AM

I prefer the fine cross hair. Stanley Stag

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From: Bigfive Sent: 8/5/2002 5:21 PM
Nitro,
On my 243 i use the fine crosshair.It is a 4x32 Tasco scope but this week i'm putting on a 6x52 S&B with the german no 4.
No special preferences!!!!!!!!!
and you?

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From: gunner1 Sent: 8/6/2002 6:16 AM
I prefer the fine cross hair

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From: Nitro Sent: 8/6/2002 11:45 PM
I have a strong preference for the German no. 1 ie Pointed post and cross bars (no. 7 above). This is on rifles to be used for medium and big game.

My 30-06 has a tapered post and fine cross hair on a Weaver 4x scope. This reticle allows very accurate shooting.

My 308 lever action has a pointed post and cross bars. Good for quick shooting. This scope was meant for my 375 (a Leupold 1 3/4 - 6 x ) but being the compact model did not fit on a Mauser action.

My 375 wears a Leupold extended tube 1 3/4 - 6 x with a custom heavy pointed post and cross bar reticle. The reticle is heavier than I prefer but should be OK on a 375.

On my small game rifles - 22, 22 Mag and .222 they all have duplex reticles which are excellent for fine accurate shooting.

I would like to try the (8) above - illuminated dot with post and bars. But would want to ensure it also works well without the illuminated dot. This one is available on a Swarovski 1.1-4x. Would be excellent on a dangerous game rifle I think.

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From: Nitro Sent: 8/6/2002 11:49 PM
Come on other members. Tell us what you use.

I am surprised by the results so far.

Fine cross hairs - 2
German no. 4 - 1
German no.1 - 1

No duplex / 30-30 reticle type users out there?