Ballistic Reticles or Simple Cross hairs?

sealhunter said:
Personally I have used and will continue use B&C reticles on most of my big game calibres, certainly any of the ones that are competent to 400 yrds and beyond.

On varmint rifles I like Target turrets.

Either way, if you are not going to learn and use the reticle, it is wasted.
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I've found the B&C to be so close to my caliber choices ballistics that it's scary. That is with handloads though that I chrony and know are zipping along at the speeds they should. Illuminated ones on a very low setting help me see the crosshairs instantly as I shoulder the rifle. And that helps get a fast shot off if the trophy buck happens to only be 30 yards from your stand and catches your movment. I find also that if it's a long shot and I need the illumination it's not worth it to risk a wounded animal getting lost. So as you can see the illumination for me is not to make the long shots but the quick snap shots at last legal light. Try an illuminated scope and you won't go back especially if you're a blind or stand hunter! :)

I love mildots because if I forget my laser I have the second best range finder made. And if the targets are past 500 I find lasers too hard to get a reading so if you know the height or width of your target the number of mildots they cover will convert to a range. Then you can pick your correct hold or dial up the elevation and hold dead on. Research it for yourselves. It is 100% foolproof or the US Marines and US Army wouldn't have their own distinct designs for the dots. And again regarding illuminated reticles, not all target shooting or pest control takes place during daylight.
 
I agree, my vx3 Boone and Crockett doesn't add enough of anything to feel in the way and it just adds some extra to your hunting tool. If you have the little extra to get it, Itl only help and won't hurt
 
knightcc said:
Hi Folks

I am looking at a new high end scope for a Remington 300 Win Mag Custom Shop rifle that I just picked up. I have always shot Leupold scopes with simple duplex crosshairs and they have been fine and simple. The only problem is, the moose we hunt in northern Ontario are nearly black not brown like the are in other areas. When aiming at a young bull last year, there wasn't enough contrast between the crosshairs and his shoulder. I did kill him but it started to make me think about illuminated reticles like the ones Leupold, Swarovski and Zeiss make. Does anyone have any experience with these illuminated reticles? Also what is your opinion on ballistic reticles such as Leupold's boone and crocket or Zeiss's Z system. This 300 Win Mag is strictly a hunting rifle and I will shoot it a bunch. Shots could be longer because of the type of cuts I hunt (300-400 yards) Any real world experience you could offer would be great.
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A 300 win mag is a pretty flat shooter. In order to make use of ballistic reticles and other "aids" you would need a rangefinder, something to help dope the wind and a lot of practice shooting distance. I think this type of "shooting" rather than hunting makes good copy and helps sell product.

The fellow that mentioned the KISS principle has it figured.
 
I have used the standard duplex, B&C, Fine and Varmint reticles from the Leupold family.

At 300-500 yards, the standards or B&C reticles crosshair could cover up 4-8+” easily. It is difficult to shoot with any precision.

My long range flat shooting choices are fine and varmint reticles. If you are shooting with known distance as in target shooting at the range, fine reticle is great. The varmint reticle would good in the field as in hunting. It offers you both elevation and wind drift.

I haven’t been in a hunting situation where I find it too dark to see the game. There is very little I can tell you here.

Regardless which reticle you pick, you’ve got to know it well with the calibre and load that you are shooting. The use of a ballistic calculator and a range finder will help. So practice and more practice…
 
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