Half mil vs mil dot reticle, worth it?

[sig808]

Hi gang
I'm shopping around to upgrade my scope looking at the hawke sidewinder 30 and the sidewinder 30 tactical. The tactical has a half mil dot "floating" reticle and the standard has a standard mil dot reticle.

Is a half mil reticle really that much more useful than a standard mil dot? Or is it really just a luxury or a solution for a problem that doesn't exist?

I have no experience with any mil dot type reticles. So any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Droppin Deuces]

After going from a standard mil dot to an "enhanced" half mil dot, I immediately saw the benefit in the form of finer holdover adjustments. Haven't really had a chance to range with it yet, but the advantage is pretty apparent.

[OpticsPlanet]

+1 for Droppin Deuces. Having more fine hold over points is what I prefer. You might not ever use it for ranging, but for a little scope dope and having teh holdovers known, its pretty nice.

Trevor B.

[sig808]

Thanks guys. Sounds like the half mil will be my choice.