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Old 03-30-2004, 03:37 PM   #1
 
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Default Need opinions on what reticle to get...

I'm putting a new Leupold VX-III 3.5x10x50mm on my Browning A-Bolt and can't decide whether to get the standard duplex or the heavy duplex reticle. I have the heavy duplex on my scoped 870 that I turkey hunt with but have never had a heavy duplex on anything else. Since whitetails move the most at dusk and dawn, I'm wondering if the heavier reticle would be any advantage, or should I just stick with the standard duplex? Give me your thoughts.


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Old 03-30-2004, 04:18 PM   #2
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I have heavy on my abolt. I love it for hunting dawn and dusk, but hate it at the range doing precision work at 200 or 300 yards. But ultimately, its a hunting rifle so heavy works for me. I have fine on several rifles, but after having heavy on my abolt and hunting with it this year, I think heavy will be my choice for all serious hunting rifles. Your will like it. Give it a try even if your a number 8 fan.
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Old 03-30-2004, 04:55 PM   #3
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i have the same scope on my remington 700 .300 win mag, i have the regular duplex, and i like it.
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Old 03-31-2004, 09:34 AM   #4
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I have both reticles. I prefer the regular duplex. I bought the heavy, thinking it might help me in low light? After 7-years of hunting with it, I do not think it helps me in low light.
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Old 03-31-2004, 11:21 PM   #5
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Standard Duplex! Good luck.
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Old 04-01-2004, 03:45 AM   #6
 
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take a look at there's i get my luepold's done there. i like the tappered post reticle myself. the #2 maybe you will like the #4 reticle. that will be my next one i get
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Old 04-02-2004, 05:52 PM   #7
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For low light you can't beat a lit reticle.
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Old 04-03-2004, 08:22 PM   #8
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Go with the standard Duplex, That's all I ever used and they have worked out fine for me.
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