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Posted: 8/9/2012 11:46:54 AM

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What is your favorite scope reticule? What gets your nickers all wet when you see one?

For me im kinda old school and just love the German Post with thin crosshair. you got to love fast and simple!

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hardcorps1775 Member Joined: Jan 2001 VA, USA Posts: 6846 Feedback: 0% (0) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/9/2012 11:57:30 AM Mil-dot for accuracy. And a book w/pad and paper and a calculator to figure it all out with.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 11:57:58 AM

That's reticulously blurry.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 11:59:30 AM

Originally Posted By abnk:
That's reticulously blurry.

its fine here you need glasses? or just adjust the objective and quite being a nancy girl!

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Posted: 8/9/2012 11:59:44 AM

I'd be fine if everything came with mildots with thick side-posts so the reticle was still useful in low light after it was too dark to use the holdover dots.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:02:16 PM

I'm not a huge fan of long range so I like low magnification optics that give you the option if you need it but can still be used in close.

In that regard, I like the Elcan SpecterDr reticle. 1-4x with a BDC reticle or just an illuminated center dot for CQ. Had one in the desert and it is now the ultimate object of my lust.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:04:03 PM

Originally Posted By blacksunshinez51:
TMR has replaced the Mildot for me now.

Me too.

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Kevyn Member Team Member Joined: Aug 2008 MO, USA Posts: 5063 Feedback: 100% (4) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/9/2012 12:08:19 PM Have never shot with one so no first hand experience but when funds become available, it's the one I'm going to purchase. http://www.grscinc.com/crs.html Otherwise, a simple mil-dot reticle works for any purpose needed.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:11:34 PM

Leupold Long Range fine duplex.

Thier varmint duplex is pretty bad ass too for long long shots in wind too.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:13:28 PM

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Originally Posted By aimforthemedic:
I'm not a huge fan of long range so I like low magnification optics that give you the option if you need it but can still be used in close.

In that regard, I like the Elcan SpecterDr reticle. 1-4x with a BDC reticle or just an illuminated center dot for CQ. Had one in the desert and it is now the ultimate object of my lust.

http://www.atncorp.com/night_vision_images/products/817/images/big/03.jpg
http://1shotgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_full/public/df0v14-c2-cx5396_reticle.png

That got my full attention!

Very nice. $2K ...oh well, buy once, cry once?

It's a little simpler than the GRSC and twice the price. That 1x-4x lever is kinda neat ...durability?

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:15:12 PM

Originally Posted By Kevyn:

http://www.atncorp.com/night_vision_images/products/817/images/big/03.jpg
http://1shotgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_full/public/df0v14-c2-cx5396_reticle.png

That got my full attention!

Very nice. $2K ...oh well, buy once, cry once?

You won't regret it, it's a great optic...albeit a little heavy.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:18:05 PM

For precision shooting at long ranges, a mil-dot. Now that I've figured out how to use one.

For 0-200 yard ranges, red dot with flat shooting rounds..

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:20:12 PM

I don't really have a preference. I mainly look for the one that is the least busy and still do the job. I try and travel as light as possible in the field so my scope often has more uses than just a sight. A busy reticle can get annoying and block the view.

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VBC Delighted Team Member Joined: Feb 2005 VA, USA Posts: 20308 Feedback: 0% (0) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/9/2012 12:22:18 PM I like regular mildot or heavy duplex. I also like the Zeiss Rapid-Z reticle and system. I have come to really love the EOTech holograph since recently getting one. Too bad there is no EOTech with a lower objective height, so you can get a decent cheek weld on other guns. I'd like to put one on my slug gun, but don't want to have to add inches to my stock comb.
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magnum_99 Member Joined: Oct 2001 ID, USA Posts: 7915 Feedback: 100% (21) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/9/2012 12:32:00 PM [Last Edit: 8/9/2012 12:33:34 PM by magnum_99] For long range work: Premier Gen2 XR Close second is Vortex EBR2B Short range is Aimpoint dot.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:34:16 PM

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:35:55 PM

GAP mil dot

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Originally Posted By BigeasySnow: The only reason I havent gone that way is because of the cost. If I had spare money, I'd blow it all on guns and a lasered bare snatch.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 12:53:35 PM

Simple mildot for me.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:04:55 PM

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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:08:19 PM

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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:11:51 PM

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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:13:14 PM

I currently use a Mildot for long shots and German #4 heavy post for shorter range / hunting work. Red-dot on the carbine for really short stuff.

That Horus / Vortex style reticle, although busy, looks like it could be super sweet for long shots. Been meaning to try one for a couple of years, but never had the opportunity... And not gonna drop that coin for a reticle I may not like when I am on the gun in real life.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:14:14 PM

4 MOA dot on my Trijicon Reflex has been hard to beat for speed and precision out to 100 yards.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:17:00 PM

Originally Posted By darkdan:
My Vortex with the ebr-2b should be here tomorrow.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/uploads/sub_rzr_f_5-20x50_ebr2b_mrad.jpg

I would have to learn Morse Code before I could use that.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:23:47 PM

Originally Posted By sigp226:

Originally Posted By darkdan:
My Vortex with the ebr-2b should be here tomorrow.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/uploads/sub_rzr_f_5-20x50_ebr2b_mrad.jpg

I would have to learn Morse Code before I could use that.

There are a few videos showing how to use it. Pretty intuitive once you get the idea down it would appear.
Probably less math and guesstimating than using a Mildot...

Sort of want... Afraid I might hate it and be out some cash if I had to sell it used.

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NathanL Member Joined: Feb 2008 USA Posts: 5734 Feedback: 0% (0) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/9/2012 1:29:42 PM Originally Posted By Silver_Surfer: German #1 always liked but never got one. Swarovski offers it on some scopes.
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Posted: 8/9/2012 1:33:07 PM

Leupold Boone & Crocket reticle.

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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:34:44 PM

Originally Posted By WinstonSmith:
Also a fan of the German #1.

http://www.eurooptic.com/images/reticles/Leica-ER-German-Post-Number-1-Reticle.jpg

What's the purpose of the lines on the side? Are they a specific dimension?

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Posted: 8/9/2012 2:36:00 PM

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I like a duplex reticle for most things.

Fine duplex for my rimfire scopes.

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Originally Posted By Cole2534:

Originally Posted By WinstonSmith:
Also a fan of the German #1.

http://www.eurooptic.com/images/reticles/Leica-ER-German-Post-Number-1-Reticle.jpg

What's the purpose of the lines on the side? Are they a specific dimension?

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I've heard of tricks where one could judge distance based on the size of the opening, but I just find it to be a scope that leads itself to fast target acquisition in a wide variety of lighting conditions. For some reason I find the top vertical crosshair on most reticles to be somewhat distracting on moving targets especially.

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