Thread: Illuminated Scope Reticle Pros and Cons

Originally Posted by Ackley

Main advantage is on high end glass that gathers more light so target is able to be seen but the cross hairs disappear in the darker colour of the deer/target. Have only used mine 3 times in a hunting situation but wouldn't have been able to shot a 29" sambar without it so reckon its paid for its self.

To be honest with you, it is high end optics for long range that I was thinking of, however, it's not just a matter of "paying for itself", you've then got the worry of it as being something else to 'clap out', something hanging off your ocular lens that's as ugly as sin and liable to get knocked, all for the notion that 'maybe I'll use it once in a lifetime' sort of thing... I don't know, I suppose there's always the angle of, if you've got it, you don't have to use it! If I could look through one I'd have a better idea if it's worth it or not. I mean, to you it is, having shot your Samba and all, and being convinced you wouldn't have otherwise. Thanks for your input.