Maybe 15 years ago I had a couple LRD. It wasn't the worst design as far as BDC's go; but as far as BDC reticles go, I don't really care for them. A measuring reticle easily works equally well for any bullet at any speed in any atmospheric conditions.
Another shortfall of many simple BDC reticles, such as the LRD, is the lack of anything to account for wind down at the 500 yd+ dots. Because if it's variable nature, wind is the hardest condition to account for at that and further ranges. I know a lot of hunters will bemoan anything that resembles a tree style reticle, but it's better to have a wind measurement tool right there where you're aiming; otherwise it's hold and hope.
