...probably why Leica now makes the ERi scopes with illumination. I agree that the cross hairs would be better if they were thicker. Having the distance between the crosshair intersection and where the wider outer bar starts doesn't help matters either. One thing that is sort of strange and BobinNH noticed this as well with his S&B Summit, is that because of the superb optics in these scopes helps you see the reticle better in low light than you would imagine w/o seeing it. If the Leica had the same quality optics as say the Elites, the reticle would basically quit working altogether in low light. As it is though, it works better than you'd imagine in 99% of any 1/2 hour before/after sunrise/sunset condition. I haven't located the perfect scope yet where durability, tracking, glass/hydro coatings, ER and doesn't weigh 7 lbs etc...all come together in the same package. Here is a different view of the Leica plex reticle....

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