Rifle Scopes Choosing the best reticle

[clrems77]

Finally decided I would get a NF NXS 5.5-22X50. Now the hard part is choosing a reticle. Looking at them all, Im in between the MOAR, MLR or one of the NP'S. I also thought the new velocities are cool. Anyone have suggestions? This will be for target shooting out to 1000 yards.

Thanks in advance!

CLR

 

[Lowlight]

Dear Valued Member,

Choosing a reticle is a highly subjective matter, and is really up to the end user to decide.

You want to stick with matching units, so if you are getting a mil based scope, choose a mil based reticle. If you are choosing an MOA based scope, choose an MOA based reticle.

If you are gonna use the scope on one rifle with a fairly consistent (or standard) load, then consider the velocity reticle. However if you are gonna change ammunition types, the Velocity Reticle is not the best choice.

Do you homework, decide what is important to you when it comes to your particular type of shooting, then look at your options. Nightforce reticles are very good no matter which direction you go, just be sure to match your reticle to your turrets.

 

[varmint slayer]

Dear Valued Member,

What the hell is the matter with you Frank? If you answer someone this politely again we are going to have to ban you... lol

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

What the hell is the matter with you Frank?

Not sure, but I think it was that "heartbeat" thread...................pushed him over the top.

 

[clrems77]

Your "kindness" and knowledge are greatly appreciated
I've used a mil dot reticle for a few years now and was considering trying out a mil/mil set up. I've read numerous things about them and they seem great. Just curious on everyone's experience and opinions on what they like!

 

[TimK]

I had that scope with the NP-R2. I sold it because the hash marks were too far apart for making good wind holds. I now have the MOAR and think it's perfect. I shoot at elevations from sea level to almost 12,000 feet, so the velocity reticle is useless to me. Actually, it's useless to me because I always dial. The only other possible choice is the NP-R1. The hashes are finer, which is good, but I like the fact that they are numbered on the MOAR. I have a few scopes and it's nice not to have to look up the reticle subtensions.

 

[redirt78]

Not sure, but I think it was that "heartbeat" thread...................pushed him over the top.

I saw that too, good stuff. I can only imagine how many hundreds of times he's seen the same question since starting this place and I'm sure at least 80% of the time the one asking didn't really want to hear the answers given.

 

[RFutch]

I just received my first NF and I went with the MLR reticle. I'm really happy with it so far. I prefer Mil/Mil and it is also very similar to the TMR in my Mk6 just without the open center.

 

[sib1948]

Go mil/mil and you won't be sorry! Especially since you're just starting out and Nightfocre scopes are a good rugged choice.

 

[scottishclanman2]

Buy the best scope/reticle combo that you can afford. Why have a 4k rifle with a 800.00 scope on it. I lean for S&B and NF scopes the turret tracking and scope quality is top notch. With that said Valdada is coming out with some great glass also. I have been able to run most of the top military scopes on CAT targets and S&B and NF are in the same group. As for reticle I have used the H58 H59/Tremor2 and the Tremor2 is my pick. It might seem like a bit much at first but once you get your dope and some rds behind the scope you will fall in love with it. The Tremor2 has a ton of potential if you take the time and learn how to use it and calibrate it for your rifle. I remember when the guys from Remington brought the mk6 with the h58 I was like F that scope and the Christmas tree in there.....but I kept and open mind and now I wish I would have had them on the rifles that we had overseas, especially for the long range shots with small wind corrections that time would not allow turret adjustments. with the H type reticles there is a lot more refining points for wind corrections. Hope my rant helps......

 

[scottishclanman2]

Also another thing to think about is a very simply reticle turret setting. At one of the school I went to we were shooting cm - cm turrets....greatest setup in the history of turrets. there is no issues with rounding down and mil. I click is a cm and we all know that sniper math should be idiot proof. m2c

 

[Grizzdude]

I have the NF 5.5-22x56 in MIL/MIL with the MLR reticle, I love it!! Looks good and it is strait to the point.

 

[jolofree]

I have a a NF NXS 5.5-22X50 MOAR HS ZS and really like this reticle design & scope overall, works great

 

[c1steve]

Those with the MLR, how would you compare that to the Mil-R and Mil-Dot?
Is the Mil-R too busy?
Is the Mil-Dot not precise enough, as it does not have the half mil dots?

-Steve

 

[HardCorpsHunter]

I have the MIL-R and I like it. I also have a TMR, which I have been using for over 5 years, and liked. MIL-R is not too busy for me and find the mil/mil much easier and cleaner under pressure.

 

[limamike56]

Dear Valued Member,



If you are gonna use the scope on one rifle with a fairly consistent (or standard) load, then consider the velocity reticle. However if you are gonna change ammunition types, the Velocity Reticle is not the best choice. Do you homework, decide what is important to you when it comes to your particular type of shooting, then look at your options. Nightforce reticles are very good no matter which direction you go, just be sure to match your reticle to your turrets.

I was thinking of going with the Velocity 1000 Reticle since it will be used on one hunting rifle with pretty much the same load maybe 80% of the time. When the load does change I planned on using the turrets to just dial in elevation and wind instead of using the reticle holdovers. If I am missing something here please let me know.

 

[Grizzdude]

I was thinking of going with the Velocity 1000 Reticle since it will be used on one hunting rifle with pretty much the same load maybe 80% of the time. When the load does change I planned on using the turrets to just dial in elevation and wind instead of using the reticle holdovers. If I am missing something here please let me know.

Things that come to mind right off the bat are barometric pressure and temperate differences are going to cause the bullet to not impact the same place every time. For me I would rather dial the correct dope for the current conditions. But I do shoot between 0-100 F degree weather. I guess it wouldn't matter too much under 500 yards, hopefully someone else who hunts with the velocity 1000 reticle will chime in for you.

 

[Lowlight]

That is how it works... when the conditions change it, you dial the turret to adjust the change it and lines the reticle back up.

 

[dylanmj]

I will chose to stay away from ballistic reticles on a dedicated long range rifle for two reasons:
1. Being able to spot my own misses and dialing in a more precise correction based on what I actually saw relative to POA & POI than trying to do the math in my head based on how big I think the target is
2. Large swings in density altitude