Sightron HHR reticle - PIC update

[deerfarmer]

Anybody have any experience with Sightrons "Hunter Holdover Reticle"? I'm torn between it and a regular duplex. I do like the idea of the dot in the middle but just not sure how it will be in real life hunting. Any feedback would be swell!

 

[Mystic Precision]

What would you like to know?

Jerry

 

[deerfarmer]

What would you like to know?

Jerry

Wondering if the dot makes for easier or worse target acquisition on game and on paper. I've never used anything with a dot in the middle but have spent some time using a Leupold LR reticle and did find the elevation marks to be handy.

 

[Mystic Precision]

It is not better or worst as it depends on your tastes. Personally, I really like it. Gives an easy to pick up center with a bold aiming point.

I also have a similar dot center in all my target rifles (LRMOA reticle). Work great.

The hash marks work like the generic BDC reticle

Jerry

 

[deerfarmer]

So ... I ended up going with an SII 3-12 big sky with the HHR reticle. Thought I'd post a pic of the reticle in case it helps some one else out in making a decision. I've had the scope for a month or 2 now and I'm really happy with it. The one thing I have found is that I prefer using 1" squares as aiming points for my 100yd shooting as opposed to circles. This is at a range of about 170yds with the scope on 10X. Corn stalks for perspective,

 

[nrut]

Does the dot disappear when used in a wooded area, without snow?

 

[deerfarmer]

It's really only seen winter range use thus far. I did have it out with my VX3 2.5-8 looking at bush lines at dusk, and they were both fairly similar in terms of being able to pick-up an aiming point. I'd give a slight edge to the VX 3 in that regard.