Consider the possibility that at some point actual sales of the multi-point reticles began to surpass those of plain duplexes. In that case, they are just following the market in order to make money. Just a guess, mind you. I often wonder the same thing about Ruger and their choice of 16” barrels on so many models of bolt actions where say, 20” IMO makes more sense.
I too prefer a plain duplex for most hunting, but find the multi-point version handy for some things. I definitely like the ballistic plex in the FFII better than the E1, but the E1 has dual bias springs, so I’m a bit torn.
