Rifle Scopes MLR or MIL DOT

[Some Day]

Going to buy a nightforce 5.5-22x56 but in a debate witch to go with the MLR or MIL-dot reticle. going to use it for hunting and shooting long distance or should i go with a different reticle for what i am going to use it for

 

[VKC]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

MLR because hold-overs are easier and more precise.

 

[SScott]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

My vote would be for an MLR because it gives you more hash marks to range with.
SScott

 

[matchking]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

I would go MLR out of those two. If i was buying one for your stated purposes, I would probably go NP-R1.

 

[Some Day]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

Why with the NP-R1 could you explain to me a little i am knew to this just getting started in long range shooting.I've shoot deer out to 500 yds an target shoot that range with factory rifles but now i am having a rifle built to do it right. to hunt with and shoot down at williamsport 1000 yard club.i am not that knowledgeable about the reticles so any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[matchking]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

The NP-R1, combined with 1/4 moa adjustments, will provide finer holdover points in the reticle and finer adjustments. For long range hunting and paper punching, the finer adjustments will be appreciated.

 

[Rugrat]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

I have shot both and own an MLR NXS.

To my taste, the Mil-Dots clutter up the reticle. The MLR reticle is clean and easy to use.

I prefer the MLR. Cleaner, simpler, easier (for me) to use.

 

[turbo54]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

I also prefer the MLR. Makes no difference to me until ranging. Then, I find dots difficult to use....is that target 1/2 a dot or 5/8???

 

[Twisted .308]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

Running the NP-R1 also , I was looking at the MLR , but the NPR1 was my choice

 

[Some Day]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

I was thinking about the mil to mil do they make that in a NP-R1. Thanks matchking and all you other guys for the info.I am thinking strongly on the NP-R1

 

[tylerw02]

Re: MLR or MIL DOT

MLR with mil knobs.