Reticles VS Turrets

[Dan B]

I am looking at a new scope for medium to longer range varmint hunting say 400 yards out to 800 yards, mostly ground hogs and coyotes.
Up to this time I have used standard duplex reticles with the scope sighted to 200 yards and held over for long shots and not adjusted turrets in the field.
I have a laser rangefinder and use ballistic apps and range cards.

I see scopes like Nightforce with both field adjustable turrets and reticles with ranging hash marks - why do you need both?

Would I be better to use turrets to dial in the shot once I figure range and wind or use the reticle hash marks for hold over and wind?

Thanks,
dan

 

[JoKa]

Just depends on your situation.

If you are sitting in one spot lobbing shots in at a good distance for a long period. Dialing your scope in to that distance makes life a lot easier.
If you need to break a shot really quick there is nothing wrong with a little kentucy windage.

Try asking the PRS guys dialing in vs hold over

 

[J996]

If you have time, dial, it is more precise (0.1 mil adjustment).

If you don't have time, hold using a hash mark (0.5 mil adjustment).

The reticle is also useful for shot correction (either your own or spotting for someone).

 

[sgt.rock]

LOL, you spelled BOTH thread subjects wrong. Reticle VS turrets