I agree the black etched reticule stands out better for me, I have a question into Leupold if they would build a FX2 6x36 with an etched reticule, no answer yet. The lighted reticule thing I have one but not sure its all that good of an idea it helps in one area but hurts in the other.
You've evidently missed the numerous posts Mule Deer has made on the etched/wire/optical quality tests he's done.
