I am using a mil dot scope at the moment and only has the dots with no mid marks or other hold over markings.
Any of you have or perfer a different style hold over system.
Any of you have or perfer a different style hold over system.
Scopes with best hold over reticle
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The reticle on the Aztec is very nice for holdovers out to at least 100 yards. The Christmas tree make for repeatable hits in the wind. Has served me well. I don't dial elevation with this scope.
The second reticle also has a Christmas tree, but at 5 MOA spacing, which I find less useful at my sub 100 yard shooting. On this scope I'm constantly dialing elevation. Because the scope can take all that turret twisting. The Aztec I don't think it would survive constant dialing.
The second reticle also has a Christmas tree, but at 5 MOA spacing, which I find less useful at my sub 100 yard shooting. On this scope I'm constantly dialing elevation. Because the scope can take all that turret twisting. The Aztec I don't think it would survive constant dialing.
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Yes, one of the super busy Horus reticles... For the win?! But what's the prize? More dots, dashes/hashes than you'll ever use with your air rifle?
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The Aztec looks like a good choice for what I would like for my Taipan. Which scope is it ?
Hours would get a little confusing and crowded for me.
Hours would get a little confusing and crowded for me.
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Yes, one of the super busy Horus reticles... For the win?! But what's the prize? More dots, dashes/hashes than you'll ever use with your air rifle?
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Likely for the ultra extreme long range 1000+ yard shooters. Also for snipers.
https://www.nightforceoptics.com/technology/reticles/horus-h59-reticle-illuminated
https://www.nightforceoptics.com/technology/reticles/horus-h59-reticle-illuminated
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Hawke reticles work well for me but I don't mind a very simple reticle either. I have a few Primary Arms scopes that only have dots and they work pretty well for my use. Not as many distinct holdover spots but the simplicity is good. Seems for many rifle shooters it shouldn't make lot of difference until maybe 45 yards or more distance is reached, all dependent on power level.
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My favorite holdover reticles have been Horus, mostly the H59.
Next I like the new Athlon APRS6 reticle with .2 mil hashes roundabout. Also the APLR mil reticles in the Talos 4-14 and the Ares BTR.
With all these reticles you can hold within one clicks worth by bracketing the hashes.
I used the H59 reticle to win a long range series holding over and off when everyone else was dialing so that shows how effective .2 mil holdovers can be. .1 mil at 100Y is .36" BTW.
Next I like the new Athlon APRS6 reticle with .2 mil hashes roundabout. Also the APLR mil reticles in the Talos 4-14 and the Ares BTR.
With all these reticles you can hold within one clicks worth by bracketing the hashes.
I used the H59 reticle to win a long range series holding over and off when everyone else was dialing so that shows how effective .2 mil holdovers can be. .1 mil at 100Y is .36" BTW.
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Here are some of my favorite Long range Reticles I use them only in FFP - MIL/MIL for holdovers and all these scopes are Tier 1 class to me and what I use them for ,
LOU
1. This is a great reticle great out to 1500 yds
great for moving targets or follow ups
I use this on my USO 5x25
2,Here is a Tremor 3 great scope for quick shooting and bracketing for wind
I use this for ultra long range and also PCPS
This is on my Schmidt Bender 5-45
3.this is called the MCPT-2 FFP reticle
This is a great overall Reticle for hunting and ranging
It is not over busy good for pcp or hi power to 1000 yd
one of my best glass I own love this scope
it is ZCO 4-20
4.This Retice is called PF4L Great Reticle
I have most time behind this reticle style
I have shot litterly tens of thousands of rounds with this
I love this for Milling , Long range hunting and shooting ,
It is great for following trace and reading mirage ,
this is on my Schmidt Bender 5x25 PF4L
5.This is another open FFP Reticle very clean
it is a great hunting scope and for following vapor trails and hunting
target . it is called the MP8
I have this on my IOR 35mm tube 3.5x18
LOU
1. This is a great reticle great out to 1500 yds
great for moving targets or follow ups
I use this on my USO 5x25
2,Here is a Tremor 3 great scope for quick shooting and bracketing for wind
I use this for ultra long range and also PCPS
This is on my Schmidt Bender 5-45
3.this is called the MCPT-2 FFP reticle
This is a great overall Reticle for hunting and ranging
It is not over busy good for pcp or hi power to 1000 yd
one of my best glass I own love this scope
it is ZCO 4-20
4.This Retice is called PF4L Great Reticle
I have most time behind this reticle style
I have shot litterly tens of thousands of rounds with this
I love this for Milling , Long range hunting and shooting ,
It is great for following trace and reading mirage ,
this is on my Schmidt Bender 5x25 PF4L
5.This is another open FFP Reticle very clean
it is a great hunting scope and for following vapor trails and hunting
target . it is called the MP8
I have this on my IOR 35mm tube 3.5x18
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For myself,the Hawke or plain 'ol mil-dot reticle works Great.
I'm Not some "Professional" that needs or wants all kinds of extra bs to look through. I use my airguns for informal target shooting,waxing pests and small game hunting.
But... To each their own!
Mike
I'm Not some "Professional" that needs or wants all kinds of extra bs to look through. I use my airguns for informal target shooting,waxing pests and small game hunting.
But... To each their own!
Mike
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That new APRS6 (ATHLON) is awesome also! Buying a Tier 1 scope and then paying big $$ for the Horus reticle isn’t easy for me. Rumor has it that you had something to do with the new Athlon reticle!
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Great input you guys
Some a little much for me but like seeing different views and choices.
Some a little much for me but like seeing different views and choices.
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I like the Aztec , Hawke and almost the Alpha 6 reticles myself. Lots of reference points an not overly busy. Although there are copies and near copies from other manufacturers out there
Aztec
Hawke AMX
Alpha6
Aztec
Hawke AMX
Alpha6
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That new APRS6 (ATHLON) is awesome also! Buying a Tier 1 scope and then paying big $$ for the Horus reticle isn’t easy for me. Rumor has it that you had something to do with the new Athlon reticle!
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That APRS6 Reticle is awesome! Guys over on the snipers hide are coming up with one and is fairly similar to it as it's a great crossover reticle.
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