Rifle Scopes Zeiss v4 SFP vs Bushnell LRHS FFP for hunting

[YotaEer]

I currently have a zeiss v4 4-16x on a 6.5 CM tikka that I use for deer, coyotes, ground hogs and the range. Thinking about swapping it out for a 4.5-18 LRHSi with the G2H reticle.

They both have Japanese glass and locking windage so not worried there. I also understand I’ll be going from MOA to Mil.

My concern is that I won’t be able to see the LRHS reticle on low power in the thick stuff/woods. This was my experience with a PST Gen 2 3-15x and it drove me nuts. However it seems that a lot of people love the G2H reticle as it is still usable at low mag levels. Any input here, or should I just stick with the SFP zeiss?

 

[XLR308]

With the magnification turned all the way down on the LRHSi I turn on the illumination and that center donut works pretty well for close up but the reticle is still plenty visable to my eyes.
The heavy outer lines of the reticle also seem to aid in fast target acquisition up close when the power is turned down to 4.5.
If you know someone that has an LRHSi I would suggest getting behind one and see for yourself if you like it.

 

[YotaEer]

With the magnification turned all the way down on the LRHSi I turn on the illumination and that center donut works pretty well for close up but the reticle is still plenty visable to my eyes.
The heavy outer lines of the reticle also seem to aid in fast target acquisition up close when the power is turned down to 4.5.
If you know someone that has an LRHSi I would suggest getting behind one and see for yourself if you like it.

I do not unfortunately so it’s all based on gathering info here

 

[wade2big]

It will still be much harder to pick up than your current scope. FFP lack there. Decide which is more important to you. A reticle that subtends at all powers, or a much more useful reticle on the low end.

The Bushnell LRTSI and LRHSI are the best FFP scopes I have used as far as hunting goes. The .6mil reticle really helps. The Gen 2 3-15 pst has a thick reticle as well. If you were disappointed with that, you will be disappointed with this scope too.

 

[YotaEer]

It will still be much harder to pick up than your current scope. FFP lack there. Decide which is more important to you. A reticle that subtends at all powers, or a much more useful reticle on the low end.

The Bushnell LRTSI and LRHSI are the best FFP scopes I have used as far as hunting goes. The .6mil reticle really helps. The Gen 2 3-15 pst has a thick reticle as well. If you were disappointed with that, you will be disappointed with this scope too.

Thanks for the great info as always sir!

 

[XLR308]

I will try and take a decent picture for you through the scope at 4.5 power at less than 10 yards with minimal lighting indoors.
That is probably the worst scenario I could duplicate without waiting for dusk and going out into the brush.
That should give you some idea of what it looks like and if it would be a viable option.

Best I could get the reticle in focus aiming at a wall 7 yards away.

 

[YotaEer]

I will try and take a decent picture for you through the scope at 4.5 power at less than 10 yards with minimal lighting indoors.
That is probably the worst scenario I could duplicate without waiting for dusk and going out into the brush.
That should give you some idea of what it looks like and if it would be a viable option.

Best I could get the reticle in focus aiming at a wall 7 yards away.

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The circle definitely helps make it more visible at low power. Thanks for doing that, very helpful and appreciated

 

[XLR308]

I will try and take a decent picture for you through the scope at 4.5 power at less than 10 yards with minimal lighting indoors.
That is probably the worst scenario I could duplicate without waiting for dusk and going out into the brush.
That should give you some idea of what it looks like and if it would be a viable option.
This picture taken inside pointed at a wall 7 yards away.

This one taken at a distant well lighted scene.