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Do you guys think the Mil-dot reticle is the most useful reticle or do the BDC reticles (Boone & Crockett) work better for the hunter looking to shoot some coyotes and Varmints where you need to hold over?
Im looking at a scope right now that comes with a Mil-dot or a BDC and not sure what to get. The scope is a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 and hear that the BDC is a little thick, that being said I got thinking that mil-dot should work as well or better the any BDC ret :confused: What do you guys think?
 
scott_r said:
Do you guys think the Mil-dot reticle is the most useful reticle or do the BDC reticles (Boone & Crockett) work better for the hunter looking to shoot some coyotes and Varmints where you need to hold over?
Im looking at a scope right now that comes with a Mil-dot or a BDC and not sure what to get. The scope is a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 and hear that the BDC is a little thick, that being said I got thinking that mil-dot should work as well or better the any BDC ret :confused: What do you guys think?
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Hey Scott, just so you know, the BDC reticle on the Vortex scopes is different than the Boone and Crockett reticle on the Leupolds. I just sent you some pics so please let me know what you think!
 
Thicker

The reticle may be thicker but if you need to shoot at something in lower light you will loose your "thin" reticle. It's a personal preference thing and I've used several different types. Personally as long as the reticle is not meant for a woods type gun you should be fine. It's not like your picking off a rabbit at 800 yards! Right!
 
I have both the B&C and Varmint Hunter and they have the wind drift compensator. It was handy for me once at 340 yards on a windy day. The standard mil dot has no wind drift compensator.

Personally I find the Varmint Hunter reticle better than B&C. The lines on the Varmint Hunter are finer and therefore one can aim better for smaller objects at longer range.
 
Danny Boy said:
Personally I find the Varmint Hunter reticle better than B&C. The lines on the Varmint Hunter are finer and therefore one can aim better for smaller objects at longer range.
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I use the B&C BGR on my hunting rifle for pretty much the same reasons, just opposite needs.

Varmint Hunter vs. Boone & Crockett Big Game

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more info at:
http://www2.leupold.com/products/Info_Ballistic_Aiming_System.htm
 
JEEPED:

I also have the Long Range VXIII with fine reticle. That is even better for aiming but it hasn't got wind drift compensator.

Bullet74:

Wooded area, I think you are referring to short range (under 100 yds). Low power scope such as 2X would be sufficient up to 200 yards.

For low light condition, you should use a high quality scope for better light transmission. Like everything else, you get what you pay for. In other words the higher price the scope the better light transmission and clarity.

There are also some scopes with illuminated reticle for extreme low light conditions. I don’t have any experience for those. Normally I find my VXIII or Bushnell 3200 good for all legal hunting hours. Perhaps someone alse can chime in.
 
Bullet74 said:
what is the best type of reticle for hunting wooded area's and in low light?
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I have a VXIII 1.5-5x28 illuminated reticle and its a great low light bush scope.

On the original question I have the B&C and Varmint reticles on other rigs and they are great for the intended pupose, the busy field of view took a bit of getting used to.
 
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Scot r your right, if your shooting at stuff that small and you have high magnification you'll want a thinner reticule. I was thinking more of an ORA target or HUN at 800 yards.

Have you tried any of the reticule choices at a local store? That may help your decision making a bit. Once you see what one reticule thickness is like you can check the website and compare thickness'.
 
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