Lit reticle...Do I really need it?

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Harv24 Get off my Lawn!! Joined Dec 2003 Posts 11585 EE 100% (205) WI, USA	Posted: 5/29/2017 8:30:06 PM EDT So I'm looking to ditch my Leopold MK 4 10x for a little more magnification and an updated reticle. I see most have a lit reticle option, and some don't... Will I be missing out or will I not miss it ? Looking at the Burris Veracity without the lit reticle.
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PhulesAu Joined May 2014 Posts 1883 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 5/29/2017 8:35:18 PM EDT [#1] My .02. You'll like it if doing low light shooting , Dusk or dawn hunting or have old eyes. Otherwise Meh.

50-140 Member Joined Jul 2006 Posts 15210 EE 100% (16) ID, USA	Posted: 5/29/2017 11:00:54 PM EDT [#2] The only time I've used mine was coyote killing at dusk.
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popnfresh Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 8368 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 5/30/2017 11:55:09 AM EDT [#3] Do you shoot dark targets in low light?
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Harv24 Get off my Lawn!! Joined Dec 2003 Posts 11586 EE 100% (205) WI, USA	Posted: 5/30/2017 1:02:16 PM EDT [#4] That's what I keep telling myself.... I only shoot in the day... until I don't... I'm thinking I can do with out it.
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Ironmaker I used to make 4140 & 4150, now I make Cu alloys. Joined Sep 2004 Posts 6607 EE 100% (6) OH, USA	Posted: 5/30/2017 3:58:46 PM EDT [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By Harv24: That's what I keep telling myself.... I only shoot in the day... until I don't... I'm thinking I can do with out it. View Quote I shot a match in the rain earlier this spring and the illuminated reticle was invaluable .
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TeeRex Short Armed Skinny Jean Wearing Hipster Joined Oct 2009 Posts 55534 EE 100% (6) OH, USA	Posted: 5/30/2017 4:04:29 PM EDT [#6] I don't often use mine, but if you need it, you won't get by without one.
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Posted: 5/31/2017 8:36:46 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Ironmaker:

I shot a match in the rain earlier this spring and the illuminated reticle was invaluable .

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Yup. It's not just for night shooting. I use mine on bright days when shooting into dark areas or on to dark targets that have been shot up. Comes down to what end user wants but I want an illuminated reticle in my scopes.

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Bearcat24 Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 2837 EE 97% (32) USA	Posted: 5/31/2017 6:27:23 PM EDT [#8] Like the saying goes, "better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it".

Lennyo3034 Member Joined May 2011 Posts 3169 EE 100% (72) WV, USA	Posted: 5/31/2017 9:27:58 PM EDT [#9] I've never used mine. I don't even install the battery into my scopes that have it. Ymmv.

edwin907 Joined Jul 2004 Posts 4189 EE 100% (5) GA, USA	Posted: 6/3/2017 10:19:33 PM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By Bearcat24: Like the saying goes, "better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it". View Quote Bearcat is right, I usually don't even need it with the clip on NV, but it sure is nice to have. Cheap enough for what it does.

inzane123 Member Joined May 2004 Posts 6447 EE 0% (0) TN, USA	Posted: 6/4/2017 10:28:48 AM EDT [#11] I just punch paper and steel. Don't need an illuminated reticle for that.

D-RAS03 Quiet Observer Joined Sep 2005 Posts 5902 EE 100% (16) PA, USA	Posted: 6/9/2017 2:01:06 AM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By Rob01: Yup. It's not just for night shooting. I use mine on bright days when shooting into dark areas or on to dark targets that have been shot up. Comes down to what end user wants but I want an illuminated reticle in my scopes. View Quote This. I don't use mine a lot but it is a nice feature to have.
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bigbryce31186 Member Joined Dec 2015 Posts 1271 EE 100% (20) USA	Posted: 6/9/2017 2:44:17 AM EDT [#13] I like having one. Helps me see the reticle on a black target. A buddy of mine I shoot with doesn't like them. He'll turn mine off when he use my rifles. I turn his on when I use his. At some point during the day we end up cussing at each other for a bit
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pathfilms Joined May 2013 Posts 161 EE 0% (0) NZL	Posted: 6/12/2017 5:05:57 AM EDT [#14] I have one (S&B PMII) and very rarely use it. I can think of twice in the last 8 years that I've actually needed it.

pwr2al4 Never Forget Joined Apr 2005 Posts 5439 EE 100% (8) NY, USA	Posted: 7/26/2017 3:21:21 AM EDT [#15] I wasted money when I opted for the illum reticle.
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prossound Standing My Ground Joined Nov 2005 Posts 770 EE 100% (48) TX, USA	Posted: 7/29/2017 5:37:44 PM EDT [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By TeeRex: I don't often use mine, but if you need it, you won't get by without one. View Quote This guy is right on
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TheQuadfather Member Joined Aug 2011 Posts 6917 EE 100% (796) TX, USA	Posted: 7/30/2017 10:02:41 AM EDT [#17] I rarely use it, but I do,it's handy

Lit reticle...Do I really need it?

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