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Which reticle do you use?
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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?
| Westley_Richards |
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| 23/01/03 07:00 AM |
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My preference is for the heavy duty duplex. I also like an illuminated cross hair just at the center for leopard hunting. I would design a scope with a long eye relief and mount the scope in a forward (ahead of the chamber) position. This "scout position" prevents scope cuts, allows a more "both eyes open" sighting picture, and because they are typically of lower power have a greater field of vision: helpful when hunting dangerous game. There are very few scopes manufactured this way. I for one would welcome more selection. If a Zeiss or Swarovoski scope would allow for more eye relief, they would be my favorites. Leopold quit manufacturing the LPS 1.5X6X42 recently and broke my heart. This, I feel is an excelant big bore rifle scope. What is the neccessity of mounting a scope so close to your eye when you chamber a shell in the old .416 Rigby. Sounds pretty crazy to me.
WR
| mikeh416Rigby |
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| 31/03/03 12:26 PM |
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On my DG rifles, I use the heavy duplex, while all my other hunting rifles have the standard duplex.
| Fritz |
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| 14/04/03 03:22 PM |
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German #1 and #4. I prefer the #1, as itīs easier to sight in than the #4. My scopes are Swarovski 6x42, Zeiss 4x32 and Nickel 1-4x20.
Fritz
| gryphon |
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| 15/04/03 04:48 AM |
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done most of my shooting with a tapered reticule---using 2x7 leupold`s on my deer rifles
| eldeguello |
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| 04/07/03 05:08 AM |
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I use rets. No 1., No. 3, No. 5, and No. 7. Of these, I prefer the No. 7, No. 5, and No. 3 in that order!!
| mikeh416Rigby |
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| 05/07/03 01:43 PM |
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I use #3 for all my hunting, but use #2 for target shooting, and load developement.
| Miller |
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| 05/07/03 09:32 PM |
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I use a fine crosshair, #1, for benchrest and varmint work, and Duplex, #3, for most hunting, and the heavy Duplex, #4, for any gun that will be use in heavy cover or close-up work, such as my .375H&H or my Marlin 336 .30/30.
Lynn