WHICH RECTCAL?

[smasher 1,055]

I am going to biy a new scope from the states,thinking of a leopold vx111 6-18-50 to go on my 17 hmr,for rabbits,magpies etc.out to about 150 yards,which are small targets at that distance,also the ocasional fox on the lamp.what i was wondering is which rectical would best suit.I was thinking of a fine rectical as a head shot for a rabbit at distance is a pretty small target.Would you agree with this choice or if not what would you recommend

[SNAP SHOT 194]

Get as fine as possible for the hmr, As if shooting at targets you dont want the crosshair covering the bullet hole, but the only drawback is it will be hard to pick up on the lamp, the mil-dot is pretty fine on the leupold so this may be a start check out leupolds website to find out what will suit

 

http://www.leupold.com/

[Guest JohnGalway]

Only Leupold reticle I've seen in the flesh is the Boone & Crockett, it'd do both of those jobs well, lamping and corvid sniping. When I was buying my loopy, just a few weeks ago, I did consider the Varmint reticle (bought online, so didn't get the chance to look through), but for lamping I get the strong feeling it's going to be a pain. Reason I say this is that fine reticles can easily get lost under the lamp. It's just something to be aware of in making your choice. By the way I can put you onto a good Leupold scope seller if you decide to go ahead

[Deker 3,478]

I find myself agreeing with many people today (must stop this), 2 good responses already and I too would suggest you will have a problem with fine reticles in dim light or under the lamp, problem is, if you are pushing the HMR to 150 yards on birds you will also have a problem with heavier reticles.

 

Style and size will become a very personal as well as practical choice, that's why there are so many types out there.

 

ATB...I would be interested to hear what you settle on and how you get on with it

[garyw 0]

I am going to biy a new scope from the states,thinking of a leopold vx111 6-18-50 to go on my 17 hmr,for rabbits,magpies etc.out to about 150 yards,which are small targets at that distance,also the ocasional fox on the lamp.what i was wondering is which rectical would best suit.I was thinking of a fine rectical as a head shot for a rabbit at distance is a pretty small target.Would you agree with this choice or if not what would you recommend

SMASHER.

i have vx-iii.4.5-14-50 with the duplex reticle i looked at the varmint but as deker stated you will lose it against a dark background.this scope has been on my 17hmr and i found it more than adequate for rabitts to 150 yds.it really shines in low light so i switched it to my 17 rem/tikka- lilja barrel i have a night vision unit [archer] on it and use it for day shooting,was out last sunday shooting bunnies and range finding and hitting them out to 260 yds the scope does it,.i would say the sight picture is so good and with the side parallax you get your moneys worth.i would say the 6-18 would be more than you need save a few quid andget the 4.5-14.

good luck anyway.

[Guest JohnGalway]

Vx-iii 4.5-14 is what I got, perfect for anything within 150 yards like Gary says

[smasher 1,055]

I am going to biy a new scope from the states,thinking of a leopold vx111 6-18-50 to go on my 17 hmr,for rabbits,magpies etc.out to about 150 yards,which are small targets at that distance,also the ocasional fox on the lamp.what i was wondering is which rectical would best suit.I was thinking of a fine rectical as a head shot for a rabbit at distance is a pretty small target.Would you agree with this choice or if not what would you recommend

SMASHER.

i have vx-iii.4.5-14-50 with the duplex reticle i looked at the varmint but as deker stated you will lose it against a dark background.this scope has been on my 17hmr and i found it more than adequate for rabitts to 150 yds.it really shines in low light so i switched it to my 17 rem/tikka- lilja barrel i have a night vision unit [archer] on it and use it for day shooting,was out last sunday shooting bunnies and range finding and hitting them out to 260 yds the scope does it,.i would say the sight picture is so good and with the side parallax you get your moneys worth.i would say the 6-18 would be more than you need save a few quid andget the 4.5-14.

good luck anyway.

Cheers everyone for there replies very interesting subject keep them coming

[Guest JohnGalway]

You can save yourself more money again by not getting an illuminated reticle. Only my own opinion but if you're lamping and daytime shooting you won't need it. People say they're useful at dawn and dusk, never really found that myself but each to their own

[SNAP SHOT 194]

IR'S are not worth the money you spend on them, look at the extra cost of them, and it's only a little LED. [light emitting diode] at about 50p worth

built into a little bushing.

[smasher 1,055]

I am going to biy a new scope from the states,thinking of a leopold vx111 6-18-50 to go on my 17 hmr,for rabbits,magpies etc.out to about 150 yards,which are small targets at that distance,also the ocasional fox on the lamp.what i was wondering is which rectical would best suit.I was thinking of a fine rectical as a head shot for a rabbit at distance is a pretty small target.Would you agree with this choice or if not what would you recommend

I think im going to settle on the duplex rectical.As garyw says its a good all rounder so cant go wrng with that.OR CAN I?