Help for old guy. - 12/02/18
I curse the day I discovered the Optics Forum. For over 50 years I handedly shot Alaska's big game critters with "set and forget" scopes and most of them were Leupold's. Now I want more reticle choices and I am leaning towards the Boone & Crockett style of reticle for 2nd focal plane scopes. I like the TMR in the 3-9 VXR Patrol I got a few months ago and I am learning where the bullets land on 3 and 9 power. This scope is currently on a Tikka 6.5 Creed and like it so much I thought about getting another for my .338.
What is the lightest 1st focal plane dialing scope with the best eye relief that I can stick on my .338 Winny. I am just not content with the VX5-HD with the Wide Duplex. The glass is plenty clear for any thing I do, but Leupold won't offer any other reticle choices so I am replacing it.
My ideal reticle would be close to a German #4 with B&C hash marks and an option for illuminating the center, some thing in the 2-10x40 to 44 mm range. It would be perfect for late night moose hunts.
What is the lightest 1st focal plane dialing scope with the best eye relief that I can stick on my .338 Winny. I am just not content with the VX5-HD with the Wide Duplex. The glass is plenty clear for any thing I do, but Leupold won't offer any other reticle choices so I am replacing it.
My ideal reticle would be close to a German #4 with B&C hash marks and an option for illuminating the center, some thing in the 2-10x40 to 44 mm range. It would be perfect for late night moose hunts.