Leupold reticle question

[mstennes]

I screwed up and sold my Mark 4 that had a SPR reticle, and now that I just built up another REECE, I'm looking at a new 1.5x5, but I cant decide which reticle would be the better for quicker shots as well as good for further out work, with coyotes etc. I just about ordered another 2.5x8 and see it doesnt offer the SPR reticle any more either, since I might end up getting another one of those for my SPR Mod 0 build, I'm stuck with a TMR there, would I be better just getting both with the TMR for the simple fact of being familar with the same reticle?

[SkiDevil]

"I screwed up and sold my Mark 4 that had a SPR reticle, and now that I just built up another REECE, I'm looking at a new 1.5x5, but I cant decide which reticle would be the better for quicker shots as well as good for further out work, with coyotes etc."
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The SPR reticle is only being offered in the Mark4 MRT 1.5X5 and the non-illuminated model. The non-illuminated model is $250 less than the illuminated model and has a 1" tube versus the 30mm tube on the Illuminated model.

If the scope is just for target work and some occasional varminting, then I would just pick-up the standard VIII 1.5X5 scope with the Duplex reticle or the German #4. They are nice scopes for around $400.

If you are set on the Mark4 illuminated check-through the optics sub-forum. More than one member here has commented on the lesser quality of the scopes, particularly with the illumination. Also, there is a thread running on the Viper PST. It looks like a pretty nice scope for much less than the Leupold.

Your dilemma seems common here. I have been struggling over whether to purchase a low powered variable optic or a Trijicon ACOG for a Reece rifle too. I think after a great deal of deliberation and research I am going to purchase the Nightforce 1-4 NXS with the Mildot CR Reticle. It is a little pricey but I believe it will work well for my needs. If you decide to purchase the higher-end Leupold, then I would take a look at the NF first for a few hundred dollars more.

SkiDevil

P.S. I have used several Leupold scopes for hunting and usually stuck with the standard duplex or the wide duplex reticle. The majority of the jackrabbits and coyotes I shot were well under 200 yards and usually taken with a straight fixed 4 power or variable set to 3-4X. The lower power range is better for close-in shots and leading a moving target.

Links:
http://swfa.com/Leupold-Mark-4-MRT-Riflescopes-C125.aspx

http://swfa.com/Leupold-VX-3-VX-3L-Riflescopes-C1695.aspx

http://nightforceoptics.com/nightforcescopes/SCOPES_OVERVIEW/COMPACT_NXS_MODELS_/compact1-4x24nxs/compact1-4x24nxs.html

[mstennes]

"I screwed up and sold my Mark 4 that had a SPR reticle, and now that I just built up another REECE, I'm looking at a new 1.5x5, but I cant decide which reticle would be the better for quicker shots as well as good for further out work, with coyotes etc."
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The SPR reticle is only being offered in the Mark4 MRT 1.5X5 and the non-illuminated model. The non-illuminated model is $250 less than the illuminated model and has a 1" tube versus the 30mm tube on the Illuminated model.

If the scope is just for target work and some occasional varminting, then I would just pick-up the standard VIII 1.5X5 scope with the Duplex reticle or the German #4. They are nice scopes for around $400.

If you are set on the Mark4 illuminated check-through the optics sub-forum. More than one member here has commented on the lesser quality of the scopes, particularly with the illumination. Also, there is a thread running on the Viper PST. It looks like a pretty nice scope for much less than the Leupold.

Your dilemma seems common here. I have been struggling over whether to purchase a low powered variable optic or a Trijicon ACOG for a Reece rifle too. I think after a great deal of deliberation and research I am going to purchase the Nightforce 1-4 NXS with the Mildot CR Reticle. It is a little pricey but I believe it will work well for my needs. If you decide to purchase the higher-end Leupold, then I would take a look at the NF first for a few hundred dollars more.

SkiDevil

P.S. I have used several Leupold scopes for hunting and usually stuck with the standard duplex or the wide duplex reticle. The majority of the jackrabbits and coyotes I shot were well under 200 yards and usually taken with a straight fixed 4 power or variable set to 3-4X. The lower power range is better for close-in shots and leading a moving target.

Links:
http://swfa.com/Leupold-Mark-4-MRT-Riflescopes-C125.aspx

http://swfa.com/Leupold-VX-3-VX-3L-Riflescopes-C1695.aspx

http://nightforceoptics.com/nightforcescopes/SCOPES_OVERVIEW/COMPACT_NXS_MODELS_/compact1-4x24nxs/compact1-4x24nxs.html

I was thinking the Nightforces, but jeese the S&B short dots not allot more, I have looked throught the new Leupolds and their pretty dang nice, I had 1.5x5, a 2.5x8 MR/Ts both illuminated in the past and loved them. I have a TA31 RCOA4 on my DMR, and while I like it allot, I dont think its the best set for that rifle. I also have a TA11 on my other REECE, but being fixed, I think the variable would be nicer, although I do like the eye releif better on the TA11 vs the 31.