I'm considering picking up one of the new Bushnell Elite Tactical 6-24 FFP mil/mil scopes and am trying to decide between two of the available reticles - the new illuminated BTR-MIL reticle vs. the illuminated MIL-DOT reticle.
I am leaning towards the BTR-MIL because it's cheaper and I like the reticle design better. I love the look of the circle and floating dot in the center of the reticle on the BTR-MIL. Seems like it would allow for a more open sight picture at longer distances/higher magnification whereas the MIL-DOT cross hairs will cover up more of the target. The BTR-MIL is about $100 cheaper than the MIL-DOT version which I assume is because only the circle and dot are illuminated vs. the MIL-DOT which has a fully illuminated reticle. Also, not sure if it's just the stock picture I've seen but the illuminated MIL-DOT reticle looks a bit on the thick side.
Any thoughts between the two reticles? I think at the end of the day I'll be happy with either but I am looking for potential pros/cons to either choice that I might not have considered.
BTR-MIL Reticle:
MIL-DOT Reticle (crappy resolution):
I am leaning towards the BTR-MIL because it's cheaper and I like the reticle design better. I love the look of the circle and floating dot in the center of the reticle on the BTR-MIL. Seems like it would allow for a more open sight picture at longer distances/higher magnification whereas the MIL-DOT cross hairs will cover up more of the target. The BTR-MIL is about $100 cheaper than the MIL-DOT version which I assume is because only the circle and dot are illuminated vs. the MIL-DOT which has a fully illuminated reticle. Also, not sure if it's just the stock picture I've seen but the illuminated MIL-DOT reticle looks a bit on the thick side.
Any thoughts between the two reticles? I think at the end of the day I'll be happy with either but I am looking for potential pros/cons to either choice that I might not have considered.
BTR-MIL Reticle:

MIL-DOT Reticle (crappy resolution):
