Rifle Scopes Leupold CMR reticle

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Got this PR sent to me, figured you guys might want to see it..
I asked for and received a detailed reticle image with substensions..


Leupold’s® Tactical Optics Division introduces the CM-R2™ reticle, which allows tactical and competitive shooters to quickly and accurately estimate range and engage targets.

By combining the ranging ability of Leupold’s Special Purpose Reticle (SPR®) with the quick acquisition of the Leupold Circle Dot reticle, the CM-R2 provides the flexibility necessary on the modern battlefield or 3-gun course. The CM-R2 preserves the instinctive fire capabilities of the Circle Dot for the short-range, low magnification needs of the 3-gun competitor or CQB warfighter.

The CM-R2 is designed to allow the shooter to focus more attention on the target and less attention on the reticle. A boldly illuminated 0.5 MOA dot surrounded by a 5.0 MOA semi-circle enhance the shooter’s focus and combine precision with speed when the target is up close and personal. Hash marks on the horizontal stadia are calibrated for leading moving targets at 5, 10 and 15 mph, respectively. Vertical tic marks allow users to estimate ranges based on 18” wide targets at increasing ranges, while also providing precise holdover points for targets between 300 and 900 meters.
“The CM-R2 reticle makes our battlefield-proven Mark 4 MR/T® and CQ/T® line of riflescopes even more versatile,” said Kevin Trepa, Leupold’s vice president of tactical sales and marketing. “American warfighters and civilian shooting enthusiasts alike will enjoy the fast-ranging capabilities of this reticle.”

For optimum results, riflescopes with the CM-R2 reticle should be zeroed at 200 yards using M855 5.56mm NATO/.223 Remington ammunition producing a muzzle velocity of 2,810 fps with 62 grain FMJ bullets.

The CM-R2 is available in Leupold Mid Range/Tactical (MR/T) and Close Quarters/Tactical (CQ/T) riflescopes.


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Re: Leupold CMR reticle

Don't mean to be a negative nancy here, but is it me, or is a horizontal hash mark used to judge an 18" target a *really* imprecise way to gauge distance? Looking at those hash sizes, and taking into account the distances and optical aberrations we'd be talking about, I could easily see false readings of +/- 300m.
 
Re: Leupold CMR reticle

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigBrother</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't mean to be a negative nancy here, but is it me, or is a horizontal hash mark used to judge an 18" target a *really* imprecise way to gauge distance? Looking at those hash sizes, and taking into account the distances and optical aberrations we'd be talking about, I could easily see false readings of +/- 300m. </div></div>

It is not made to be a precise way to range something but more a quick way to get rounds down range close to the target and make correction to what you see.

Mike @ CST
 
Re: Leupold CMR reticle

On a related note then, anyone know why Western mfrs. have been so hesitant to adopt the man-sized rangefinders of the type seen in Hensdolt's optics:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:G36Reticle.png

http://www.prizel.ru/Rifle-Scopes/Hensoldt-Rifle-Scopes/images/Hensoldt-Mil-Dot-Reticle.gif

and Russian glass:

http://sniperelitegroup.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/pso-1_reticle_romanian_2.jpg

?

These have always seemed to me to be faster and more intuitive. Especially compared to, say, the single hash for 18" of width shown here.

I'm all for backup marks to use non man-shaped points of reference, but given the intended application of these scopes, why not make the job easier with the intended targets' sizes?
 
Re: Leupold CMR reticle

Wonder if Leupold will retro fit my MRT's with this reticle?

ADDED, spoke with Leupold today, they will replace the older MRT's reticle with the new.
 
Re: Leupold CMR reticle

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: krm375</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wonder if Leupold will retro fit my MRT's with this reticle?

ADDED, spoke with Leupold today, they will replace the older MRT's reticle with the new. </div></div>

Did they say how much it would cost to swap out reticles?
 
Re: Leupold CMR reticle

<span style="font-style: italic">Custom Shop should be able to put the CMR2 reticle in your MR/T 1.5-5X20mm. Please contact the Custom Shop to confirm. The number is (503) 646 – 9171 (select option for Custom Shop or Technical Services.
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That is from Leupold, I have not called yet, and don't have a price I'm away on business
 
Re: Leupold CMR reticle

Did you ever figure out how much it would cost to swap out reticles? I am considering doing the same thing and tried emailing the custom shop but haven't received a response yet.

Thanks,