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    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

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    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.
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    Got a few. Hardly use that feature. Reticles always seem too bright even on lowest settings
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    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)
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    I cannot use without now
    Its prob psychological - but when the DOT is on its on !!!
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    Yep. Really handy. Have them on Leupold vxr and vx5. There are several brightness settings to suit any conditions. V good.
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    I have one and rate it highly. Great for running shots, fast target acquisition. Will get more as and when needed

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    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.
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    Firedot reticles and similar are the ducks nuts
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerbs View Post
    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.

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

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    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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    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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    you are arent you

 

 

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