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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Anyone using the Horus Reticle?
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 591409" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>Once again, there is no substitute for hands on experience. I've used a Horus reticle for long range shooting. It is far superior to turret or BDC knobs and mil dot reticle. Yes, the reticle is busy - you get used to it. Like most things, you have to train with it to be effective. The benefit is not having to manage the turret knobs when you're focused on the target. </p><p></p><p>If scene illumination is low, you have the same issues with any reticle. The concern over a dead battery is FUD. Thats like saying, "what if I forget to bring my ammo"? You come prepared, or suffer the agony of defeat. I suppose you could always default to using turret knobs with the Horus reticle. </p><p></p><p>A marked BDC turret is simply not accurate for long range shots in in varying elevation, pressure and temperature conditions. You have to use a ballistic calculator of some kind. </p><p></p><p>You don't need a spotter to use the Horus system effectively, but having a spotter does save time. Hitting moving targets at long range is difficult with any set-up because you have to estimate target velocity. Fast second shot correction helps here and is a feature you don't get with any other scope. For long range work, this process is very slick and also does not require a spotter. </p><p></p><p>Some folks have complained about the quality of Horus scopes. Nowadays, other scope manufacturers sell scopes with a Horus reticle. Hell, even Bushnell sells a high end scope with a Horus reticle. </p><p></p><p>The only issue in my mind is the initial cost of entry because you have to buy the Horus Atrag software and a PDA as well. Oh well, you pay up one way or the other if you want to play the long range game. Hopefully, someone will offer a smart phone app soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 591409, member: 34084"] Once again, there is no substitute for hands on experience. I've used a Horus reticle for long range shooting. It is far superior to turret or BDC knobs and mil dot reticle. Yes, the reticle is busy - you get used to it. Like most things, you have to train with it to be effective. The benefit is not having to manage the turret knobs when you're focused on the target. If scene illumination is low, you have the same issues with any reticle. The concern over a dead battery is FUD. Thats like saying, "what if I forget to bring my ammo"? You come prepared, or suffer the agony of defeat. I suppose you could always default to using turret knobs with the Horus reticle. A marked BDC turret is simply not accurate for long range shots in in varying elevation, pressure and temperature conditions. You have to use a ballistic calculator of some kind. You don't need a spotter to use the Horus system effectively, but having a spotter does save time. Hitting moving targets at long range is difficult with any set-up because you have to estimate target velocity. Fast second shot correction helps here and is a feature you don't get with any other scope. For long range work, this process is very slick and also does not require a spotter. Some folks have complained about the quality of Horus scopes. Nowadays, other scope manufacturers sell scopes with a Horus reticle. Hell, even Bushnell sells a high end scope with a Horus reticle. The only issue in my mind is the initial cost of entry because you have to buy the Horus Atrag software and a PDA as well. Oh well, you pay up one way or the other if you want to play the long range game. Hopefully, someone will offer a smart phone app soon. [/QUOTE]
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