Thread: illuminated reticles

theres quite a few scopes out there with them ive had a few myself but never had the need to use them as its either got a flat battery or simply dont need it do people acually use them

I have an illuminated 3-9 (German glass) on my .308

Very reassuring for those dusk/dawn shots in the half-light. Putting the dot on your target is very positive and takes the strain out of seeing the crosshairs.

After 100% identifying my target lest some become concerned.

Got a few. Hardly use that feature. Reticles always seem too bright even on lowest settings

I have a Sightron with a very fine reticle on my 223 - impossible to see at night but fantastic during the day.
The illumination is a very small red dot right in the centre - and at night, its tiny glow is fantastic on the hares.
Red dot on head = red mist at head

Alas I've been unable to find something similar suitable for a .22 - I really wouldn't be without it for my type of shooting (hares/rabbits/possums etc on farms)

I cannot use without now
Its prob psychological - but when the DOT is on its on !!!

Yep. Really handy. Have them on Leupold vxr and vx5. There are several brightness settings to suit any conditions. V good.

I have one and rate it highly. Great for running shots, fast target acquisition. Will get more as and when needed

I have my VX5 fire dot on all the time on a very low setting. It is not noticeable during the day but as the light fades it just defines the intersection of the cross hairs. Brilliant.

Firedot reticles and similar are the ducks nuts

Originally Posted by Gerbs

I have a Sightron with a very fine reticle on my 223 - impossible to see at night but fantastic during the day.
The illumination is a very small red dot right in the centre - and at night, its tiny glow is fantastic on the hares.
Red dot on head = red mist at head

Alas I've been unable to find something similar suitable for a .22 - I really wouldn't be without it for my type of shooting (hares/rabbits/possums etc on farms)

Have you looked at the Hawke ones? I've one on my PCP and it's feckin good.

Guess it would depend on the reticle and use I guess, eg Firedot , I have three scopes with the feature, reticles are P4 Fein and two Mil-r, never go bush, never use any of them .

ok i guess i grew up without them and have grown used to not using them

im currently obsessed with the firedot vxr scopes
The help a lot in low light on black animals
They also draw the eye really nicely

im currently obsessed with the firedot vxr scopes
The help a lot in low light on black animals
They also draw the eye really nicely

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