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<blockquote data-quote="ToKeepAndBear" data-source="post: 581542" data-attributes="member: 34194"><p>I have one with the mil-quad reticle on my AR-15 with an 18" SS barrel. I like it, especially for the price. </p><p></p><p>My primary long range rifle is a Sako TRG 260 Rem with a Zeiss Hensoldt 4-16 with NH1 reticle. Comparing it to premium glass it is not as "sharp" but certainly serviceable. It does seem to provide noticeably better optical characteristics than the SS fixed (non- hd)10 power scope I have on a 223. Contrast is OK, low light performance is pretty good. Eye relief is good. Image is degraded substantially by direct light on front lens compared to my Hensoldt. This is easily prevented with a sunshade for most shooting situations. The clicks are precise and positive. Compared to the Hensoldt, the clicks are further apart and somewhat clunky, tracking has been precise. The biggest downfall of the turrets is that they are only 5 mils per revolution. You have to pay more attention to what turn your on compared to the Hensoldt that is 12 mils per turn. They are at least in mils and match the reticle. About the mil-quad reticle, I like it very much. It has half-mil hash marks and is a similar design to my NH1 reticle. The mil-quad is thick enough that it is visible at 3 power. At 9 power I do not find it overpowering but some may find it on the thicker side. I find it to be a good compromise in reticle thickness for being useable at both ends of the power spectrum. I do think it will be fast to pick up for hunting situations for a non-illuminated type reticle. It does tunnel at 3 power but goes away just before 4 power. It is somewhat heavy for a hunting scope but seems very rugged. I plan on buying another for a lighter Sako 85 Hunter in 260. I have not found anything better for the price and I consider myself rather picky. I just really wish the turrets were 10-12 mils per turn.</p><p></p><p>My buddy picked one up with a mil-dot reticle a couple months ago for a new Savage 308 and he likes it as well. We are going to bang some steel at over 1000 yards this weekend. Yes, 9 power is enough for shooting steel at 1000 yards.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps with your decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ToKeepAndBear, post: 581542, member: 34194"] I have one with the mil-quad reticle on my AR-15 with an 18" SS barrel. I like it, especially for the price. My primary long range rifle is a Sako TRG 260 Rem with a Zeiss Hensoldt 4-16 with NH1 reticle. Comparing it to premium glass it is not as "sharp" but certainly serviceable. It does seem to provide noticeably better optical characteristics than the SS fixed (non- hd)10 power scope I have on a 223. Contrast is OK, low light performance is pretty good. Eye relief is good. Image is degraded substantially by direct light on front lens compared to my Hensoldt. This is easily prevented with a sunshade for most shooting situations. The clicks are precise and positive. Compared to the Hensoldt, the clicks are further apart and somewhat clunky, tracking has been precise. The biggest downfall of the turrets is that they are only 5 mils per revolution. You have to pay more attention to what turn your on compared to the Hensoldt that is 12 mils per turn. They are at least in mils and match the reticle. About the mil-quad reticle, I like it very much. It has half-mil hash marks and is a similar design to my NH1 reticle. The mil-quad is thick enough that it is visible at 3 power. At 9 power I do not find it overpowering but some may find it on the thicker side. I find it to be a good compromise in reticle thickness for being useable at both ends of the power spectrum. I do think it will be fast to pick up for hunting situations for a non-illuminated type reticle. It does tunnel at 3 power but goes away just before 4 power. It is somewhat heavy for a hunting scope but seems very rugged. I plan on buying another for a lighter Sako 85 Hunter in 260. I have not found anything better for the price and I consider myself rather picky. I just really wish the turrets were 10-12 mils per turn. My buddy picked one up with a mil-dot reticle a couple months ago for a new Savage 308 and he likes it as well. We are going to bang some steel at over 1000 yards this weekend. Yes, 9 power is enough for shooting steel at 1000 yards. Hope this helps with your decision. [/QUOTE]
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