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I have a .223 bolt action rifle that's waiting in jail. It has a 20 inch barrel with 1:8 twist, chambered in .223 Wylde. I've decided on the Leupold Mark 5 for the time being, 3.6-18x44 specifically. My preference has always been to have more magnification and not use it, than not enough magnification. The purpose of this rifle is to be a trainer/plinker for my hunting rifle, which is in 7mm RM, so it's got the same stock, same trigger, but with a Leupold VX6 3-18 with windplex reticle. While that VX-6 has served me well, but I'd like something with a first focal plane due to the magnification range. We hunt by stalking, all shots for CA deer are within 400 yards, but plan to hunt elk. If the Mark 5 works well on the trainer, then I'd like to switch out the optic on the big brother.
The reason why I want to try FFP on the hunting rifle is because I tend to zoom in once an animal is spotted to gauge size and verify points. The last thing I'd want to do is take an animal that's not legal. The measurements on SFP reticle are only accurate at the lowest and highest magnification range, and I'd like something that is consistent all the way through. I read the other thread discussing reticle simplicity, that that's not working out for me personally. We cannot hunt with spotting scopes, as they are too bulky. I have also used the rifle to stalk and ambush pigs. The trainer would be used to varmint on the move, for coyotes, ground squirrels, and those pesky cans to practice. While I know it's not the ideal optic for hunting and is heavier than traditional optics used for hunting, I'd like to see if it works for me.
At the moment, my VX-6 has an illuminated reticle (FireDot Wind-plex) but would like tor try out the TMR or Tremor3 Illuminated. While at first glance, the T3 seems very busy based on the pictures on the Leupold sight, I've seen it ni person and it's not bad at all. I thought it might be too distracting, but at low power, it's almost not noticeable, and as you increase magnification, it becomes more apparent. The TMR seems to not be visible at all until you crank it up to the higher range, which may not work for me, but offers more clarity and visual space. What says the CG collective?
Jerry
The reason why I want to try FFP on the hunting rifle is because I tend to zoom in once an animal is spotted to gauge size and verify points. The last thing I'd want to do is take an animal that's not legal. The measurements on SFP reticle are only accurate at the lowest and highest magnification range, and I'd like something that is consistent all the way through. I read the other thread discussing reticle simplicity, that that's not working out for me personally. We cannot hunt with spotting scopes, as they are too bulky. I have also used the rifle to stalk and ambush pigs. The trainer would be used to varmint on the move, for coyotes, ground squirrels, and those pesky cans to practice. While I know it's not the ideal optic for hunting and is heavier than traditional optics used for hunting, I'd like to see if it works for me.
At the moment, my VX-6 has an illuminated reticle (FireDot Wind-plex) but would like tor try out the TMR or Tremor3 Illuminated. While at first glance, the T3 seems very busy based on the pictures on the Leupold sight, I've seen it ni person and it's not bad at all. I thought it might be too distracting, but at low power, it's almost not noticeable, and as you increase magnification, it becomes more apparent. The TMR seems to not be visible at all until you crank it up to the higher range, which may not work for me, but offers more clarity and visual space. What says the CG collective?
Jerry
I've never had the need to shoot at an animal anywhere near 600 yards in CA, but that may change if I do go to AZ or UT. The question isn't about magnification, but about reticle. I read your opinion on what reticle to use, and that's what I've done for years. My previous optic was a Leupold VX-3 3-9x40. Nothing fancy, and it worked. But, I'd like to see what can better my chances. If it doesn't work, then so be it.
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