Just today (this morning) I bought the Leupold VX-III 4.5-14x50 Long Range with the B&C Reticle for my Ultra Mag. I had to work late so didn't get to go out shooting? I like the B&C Reticle, maybe its the bowhunter in me, used to looking at 2 or 3 pins. Out of all the people that I have talked to in this past 2 weeks. Including the people on this hunting form, they have been split almost 50/50. Half like and told me to buy it. And the other half hate it and say it has no place in hunting big game. I admit I need shooting time with my rifle/scope to find out how I realy like it. But I want to and I am willing to try to find out if it does or does not work as advertised!. If worst case scenerio I end up hating it. I can for $50, send the scope back to Leupold. They can change the reticle to a standerd duplex. A leupold rep was in Idaho Falls and sold me on the reticle and gave me the info (price) on the reticle change. I also got a very good deal on the new scope so I am very happy so far. I will keep everyone informed as to how I like it, as I use it for hunting. Thanks.
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Vegetarian - Old Indian word for lousy hunter.
"The rich... who are content to buy what they have not the skill to get by their own exertions, these are the real enemies of game." -Theodore Rosevelt's Principals of the Hunt
Just out of curiosity, what's the purpose of the B&C? Def. let us know how you like it, I'll be in the market for one next month. TBH - I'm contemplating going w/ the VX-II 3-9x40 to save a few $ instead of the VX-III...
I've looked at the B&C reticle and it just doesn't seem to be what I like. I have gotten used to my old Leupold (very old) with a tapered post and thin crosshair. The post extends just a bit above the crosshair and I have my point of impact at 100 yards to be the tip of the post, which extends just a bit above the crosshair...just a little bit. In this way I can use the actual intersection of the post and crosshair as a different aim point depending on distance. It is a reticle that can't be had anymore....that I've been able to find anyway. I've heard of a company that will do after market reticle conversions........
Premier Reticles http://www.premierreticles.com/
They do after market custom reticles and power boosts on Leupold scopes. Their No. 2 post and crosshair reticle comes pretty close to my set-up, although my post is thinner at the top with a more gentle taper and the post extends just a tiny bit higher than theirs. I love that set-up but appear to be nearly alone in my preference.
Bought new Leupold!
