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  1. #1
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    Default Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    Seems like every scope I see in stores is bdc. I'm sure they are probably meant for the hunting market.

    I think what bothers me most is that their test load and gun aren't ever going to match up with what I am using so then I have to check charts or whatever to make sense of it.

    Plus if you switch calibers the bdc becomes even less useful.

    I think I'd prefer just about any other reticle to bdc.

    -Zach

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    Default Re: Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    if you are only shooting from a bench at 1 range regular scopes are great, i like some of the range finding scopes like those from primary arms. some are too busy though,

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    Default Re: Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    All of my scopes are vintage Lyman All-American, Kollmorgen/Redfield, Unertl, or Weaver K-series (Texas made) all with post and crosshair reticles. I want magnification with an aim point, not a head-up display. Besides, I've long since doped out the trajectory at distance for my scoped rifles and loads.

    Noah
    Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times.

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    Default Re: Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    I have one. Meh... I really don't see the need. If I'm shooting low I can just hold over.

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    Default Re: Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    I have found they are useful if you understand the concept and the math to support it rather than blindly assuming the reticle matches your 200-600 yard drop. Once you have the math down it simply gives you a more accurate way to hold over other than completely guessing on a duplex reticle.

    I actually just did the math last night for a Varmint hunter reticle in a VX-6, shooting a 150gr SST at 3000 fps the drops worked out to 290, 386, 486 and 597 when zeroed at 200. While this is close it does not exactly match up and as such some additional hold over is required for most of the lines.

    I personally prefer a FFP MOA based Christmas tree reticle for shooting at distance but the BDC can be work with the correct preparation. Think of it this way, ethical hunters would not shoot at an animal 600 yards away without the practice and knowledge to do so, consider studying and learning the reticle as part of the knowledge portion.

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    Default Re: Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    I don't like them either. Unfortunately, the rifle scope market is moving decidedly tactical. Look at Leupold for example. No more sleek design and no more rimfire scopes with a regular reticle. No more gloss finish scopes either.

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    Default Re: Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    I cannot stand the BDC reticles on the Nikons...those circle BDC's cover up too much of the target.

    Now, I do like hash marks as they offer me benefits to range and to get a precise shot.

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    Default Re: Am I the only one who isn't crazy about the bdc reticle?

    Quote Originally Posted by Noah_Zark View Post
    All of my scopes are vintage Lyman All-American, Kollmorgen/Redfield, Unertl, or Weaver K-series (Texas made) all with post and crosshair reticles. I want magnification with an aim point, not a head-up display. Besides, I've long since doped out the trajectory at distance for my scoped rifles and loads.

    Noah
    I agree with Noah, just a plain scope with no frills. I like a dot instead of cross hairs. I can center it faster and better but that's just me.

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