Before I bought one with a mil quad reticle I was used to and preferred the NF's MLR and the vortex type with nearly the same set up over the mil-dot types. Once I started using the mil quad though, it grew on me. I actually prefer it now as I can mil to a finer degree and quicker. The diamonds are .2x.3 and offer a defined edge the dots types lack so it is easy to judge .1, .15, .2 and .3 quick. Also, it has smaller milling lines that are either .25 or .2 at the edges of the reticle. I dont mil often... one day at a rifle's only class and a few times at a match. Where I use it more is when hunting. It is easier to judge rack size on antlered animals or body size once you get the range from your laser rangefinder than stalking in to find out. YMMV...