Spotting scope with reticle advice

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Mar 14, 2008
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#1
Hey all,

Looking to get a spotting scope with reticle for PRS and was looking for input on which models would be best
as well as magnification range. Looking to shoot no farther than 800 yards at this time.
 
#11
If you're using it for PRS/NRL style matches, binos really are the way to go. Better depth perception (assists with spotting and reading wind) and field of view are major benefits as either a shooter looking at conditions or as an RO.
 
#14
SWFA makes a small 12X bino with reticle, I like them, but they are not alpha glass - nor are they priced like alpha glass.
On the Vortex, I agree, I have the same setup, the 30X wide FOV with mil reticle. It is hella brighter than the zooms too, for those that might use it in low light.
 
#15
I really do not know why Swarovski does not make a reticule eyepiece for their spotters. Not the heavy bulky one but a simple etched reticule. Even if only regulated at one power.
 
#18
I’ve said it here before. I wish someone would do a alpha glass, binocular spotting scope with 15-60+mag and a Xmas tree reticle.
I’ve been told by a few industry folks that the market for such a beast is simply too small and the price tag would be too high. I’d pay it... lol
 
#24
That isn’t why scopes have them. Rifle scopes that are used in settings where you don’t have time to dial will require you to hold for elevation. If you are holding the center off the point of aim, then you don’t have any reference mark to also hold for wind. That’s why tree reticles were created. (If it were to spot missed shots, the tree would also go above the center—people don’t only miss low!)

However, you don’t shoot bullets through a spotting scope. If measuring with a reticle is important, you can just keep the center of the reticle on the point of aim. Having a tree would just obscure the image without any additional benefit.
 
#27
Has anyone purchased or looked through the Athlon Cronus Tactical 7-42 spotter?

It checks nearly all of my boxes. FFP, MRAD reticle, in the lower half. Straight spotter design. Capable of being used as a low power monocular. Decent glass. I wish it had better depth of field.
 
#29

Thats not the reason for a tree. You shouldn’t be missing far enough from your main crosshair to need the tree for follow up shots. This is why some reticles are beginning to start the tree further down from the main crosshair.

A tree is for holding instead of dialing.
 
#31
I’m talking LR and ELR distances. I think we saying the same thing though. I’m saying rather than guess where 1.5 mils of elevation and 2.5 mils of left windage is, the tree in a scope allows you know much more precisely where that aiming point is.
In a spotter you would be able to do the same while spotting misses. More accurately call shots
 
#35
Lol. No, 3 mils of wind as well as a mil or so of elevation. At that distance there isn’t much more important than making good calls to walk rounds in. We’ve been using a basic mil reticle spotter and it can be a PIA to make accurate calls.
I’d love a spotter to have a matching Grid reticle to my scopes. Is it necessary, no, would it be nice to have, sure why not. My original point was an ideal spotter.
We’ve been using a basic mil reticle spotter and it can be a PIA to make accurate calls.
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#40
I bought the newest Viper HD and bought the mrad eyepiece.
Here's a short video if interested?...
Take care
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#41
Some revival here, I’ve got a Gold Ring HD with the impact moa reticle. The scope is badass. I would just send it back to leupold and have them change the reticle for me, as I want mils, but the custom shop is closed. Anyone been able to compare the cronus to a gold ring hd? Is it unacceptable after having such an awesome spotter?
 
#43
I’m a bit too much of a glass snob unfortunately. Lol. If bushy would put the ED Prime Glass in it I would grab one in a heart beat. That’s what worries me about the lmss or athlon is the glass not being good enough.
 
#44
I use the Steiner m1050r with the SUMR reticle and some 15x56 binos for spotting. FOV on the Steiners is a little narrow and it doesn't work with glasses. If I could do it again I'd get the tactical 10x42r model and sacrifice some glass quality to get the better FOV, eye relief, and center focus wheel.

Spotting at 1k yds is no issue with my m1050r binos, at least in Utah anyways. Lots of dust.
 
#45
If you can convert a gold ring to mil I would be all over that. I just bought the lmss2 and love the h32 reticle but something about the Mk4 just works better. I believe the gold ring has even better glass.

The glass on the lmss2 was better than the Cronus. But the Mk4 still feels more comfortable on the eyes.

The str80 is a league above but 3x the cost and weight.
 
#46
Yea I don’t really have a need for the str80. Lol. This is prs comp stuff. The gold ring HD has fantastic glass. Better than I think it’s given credit for. That’s why I would be worried to sell and swap. Then be pissed. Haha.
I have a pair of the BX tactical leupold binos with the reticle. Those are badass too but the utility of a spotter is just so handy.
 
#47
I'm very happy with my Leupold Mk 4 with mil reticle. Compact, clear, and works for my purposes. I have the 12-40 x 60 as I just thought the 20-60 x 80 was too big for my uses.....though may be perfect for others.
 
#50
Ive got the busnell tactical spotting scope with mil reticle, and it actually works pretty good for a "budget" spotting scope. I will say getting the objective setup for a clear pictures isnt fast by any means. Once it is set though, it works well for what i paid. ($450ish)
 
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