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Your favorite FFP reticle for hunting…
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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 2493477" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>I run a Vortex Viper PST II, 5-25X50, w/EBR-4(MOA) on my .300WinMag, a Vortex Strike Eagle, 5-25X56, w/EBR-7C(MOA) on my 7mmRemMag, both having illuminated reticles. They're great (IMO) for my style of deer hunting, which is a shooting house overlooking long paths and timber cutdowns. There's usually enough ambient light that I can see good right up until it's time to shut it down, cloudy/stormy days being an exception. I rarely use illumination because for my eyes it just too much and actually makes it harder to see the animal. I haven't played with the brightness settings though and there may be a happy medium.</p><p>I just get too excited to play with my scope when that nice buck steps in to view!</p><p>In reality I probably have enough time to fiddle with it but in my mind I don't and adrenalin is tough to master! </p><p></p><p>I've used both of these to at least 1000yds on targets by dialing the turrets and both to 500ds on game using the etched MOA lines. Both methods have been spot on according to my dope (Streloc). The only reason to just 500yds on game is they are relatively new to me (less than 2 yrs) but will probably get their legs stretched as hunting seasons come and go, Lord willing.</p><p>Another FFP scope that I have, but is no longer produced, is the Crimson Trace 2-series scope. It's a 6-24X56 and uses a MR1-MOA reticle. Pretty plain and simple as the lines go but the center is a very small centered dot. Kind of like a target dot reticle. I have this on my 6mmBR Norma and it helps me hold the tightest for groups when shooting targets or doing load development. It too is illuminated but not needed.</p><p></p><p>I can imagine this just adds to your confusion as there are as many more reticle types as there are scope companies. Hopefully something will stand out for your eyes and will work for you. Good luck and let us know your decision(s).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 2493477, member: 307"] I run a Vortex Viper PST II, 5-25X50, w/EBR-4(MOA) on my .300WinMag, a Vortex Strike Eagle, 5-25X56, w/EBR-7C(MOA) on my 7mmRemMag, both having illuminated reticles. They're great (IMO) for my style of deer hunting, which is a shooting house overlooking long paths and timber cutdowns. There's usually enough ambient light that I can see good right up until it's time to shut it down, cloudy/stormy days being an exception. I rarely use illumination because for my eyes it just too much and actually makes it harder to see the animal. I haven't played with the brightness settings though and there may be a happy medium. I just get too excited to play with my scope when that nice buck steps in to view! In reality I probably have enough time to fiddle with it but in my mind I don't and adrenalin is tough to master! I've used both of these to at least 1000yds on targets by dialing the turrets and both to 500ds on game using the etched MOA lines. Both methods have been spot on according to my dope (Streloc). The only reason to just 500yds on game is they are relatively new to me (less than 2 yrs) but will probably get their legs stretched as hunting seasons come and go, Lord willing. Another FFP scope that I have, but is no longer produced, is the Crimson Trace 2-series scope. It's a 6-24X56 and uses a MR1-MOA reticle. Pretty plain and simple as the lines go but the center is a very small centered dot. Kind of like a target dot reticle. I have this on my 6mmBR Norma and it helps me hold the tightest for groups when shooting targets or doing load development. It too is illuminated but not needed. I can imagine this just adds to your confusion as there are as many more reticle types as there are scope companies. Hopefully something will stand out for your eyes and will work for you. Good luck and let us know your decision(s). [/QUOTE]
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