RETICLE OUESTION!
Is the Illuminated reticle worth the extra $$$?Thinking of buying another scope and was wondering if anybody has any experience using one? Thanks...Hunter30
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dammmmm skippy. I switched to a Burris Signature series, with the e-dot reticle a few years back and wouldn't go without one now. I have taken home quite a few that never would have made it to the freezer without it. The dot provides a precise aiming point when all you see is the outline of your game in the dark. The full illuminated crosshairs, IMHO, give too much light, unless you pull them down and adjust the Rheostat that controls the intensity, or find one that has multiple light levels i.e. Simmons aetec illuminated. Look for a dot or only an illuminated center portion for hunting, (if there is no level of illumination adjustment), that way you can use the crosshairs during daylight and the dot or small lighted area at dusk, when it is most important.
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I had a Leupold Vari-X III 3x9x40 (I think that is what it was) with Illuminated reticle and sold it and went with a Leupold Vari-X III 4.5x14x50. The larger objective gives me a few extra minutes of light in the key deer shooting hours. For something like 10 minutes or so, I can see better through my scope than I can with my naked eye. The illuminated reticle, even when turned all the way down, seemed to be too bright during these low-light times. Also, it seemed to take away some of my "low-light vision". My guess is that emits enough light to un-dialate (sp) my eyes, so when I looked away from the scope, I had a harder time re-adjusting.
There's no doubt that in some instances, it would really help. However, I think you'd likely be served better by a bigger diameter objective, or a 30mm maintube (instead of 1"). They seem to draw in light better, but it might simply be because 30mm's are usually only in upper-end scopes.
I'd sure see if you could try before you buy...
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Definately worth it. But only in a quality scope. They have been around for many years in Europe, and USA.
I call it, "A Sight Magnet for your eye". it draws your eye naturally to it. Especially as we get older.
'Hair' reticles are better for target sytle shooting, and some long range.
Dots (small) are easier for all around usage.
Leupold actually had a couple problems with their early attempt at illumination. Still remember the reps saying for years before they came out with their own, "It's just a gimic. With good optics you don't need it". Methinks they changed their minds.
The reticle they use also was over 'powering' to my eye like 'bambihunter' mentioned.
They now have them set up & sealed better.They also didn't use a dot, which is easier to 'see'.
You must CORRECTLY adjust the occular. If not anyone will have trouble with illumination.
Many companies have jumped on the band wagon, but they're marginal.
Personally use them. About 10% of my sales are illuminated.
Try them, like Mike says, "You'll like 'em".
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