I've been reading your post and looking for some help on my leo variX3 I got in 1996. It has thick recticles and for distance shooting it covers too much of the target. You all mention what type of recticles you have and my question is how do you tell what type they are? I emailed leoupold and they said they would change it out for $60. and that sounds reasonable after deer season is over. It sounds like the trade off for thick is harder to see in low light.
