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Support Equipment For PCP/HPA/CO2 and springers ,rams => Optics, Range estimation & related subjects => Topic started by: cpool on August 18, 2019, 06:38:48 AM
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Never used one pro and cons
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I think I have 8 scopes with illuminated recitals. I can't think of any cons off hand, the pros to me are the ability to target in low light when black crosshairs can't be seen. How many times have I used them? On most if my scopes mounted on air rifles...never. On my deer rifles a lot.
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Never used one pro and cons
Pros..........
*Makes it possible to actually SEE the reticle when aiming at a dark targets set on dark lanes. I only turn on the light when needed and immediately turn it off when not needed.
Cons
*Added scope weight and bulk, plus something else to "break".
*There are batteries that need to be replaced, especially if the light isn't turned off.
*The electronics can go bad. The "lighted reticle feature" of the 4-16x50 Discovery scope I bought directly from China has become sporadic in the sense that the light might turn on but in general doesn't. On the other hand, the "lighted reticle feature" of my 5-15x50 Hawke Panorama has been flawless.
Anywhoo......if a lighted reticle isn't NEEDED, IMHO better not to have it, however for Field Target matches shooting "hunter class" the single "Pro" outweighs the several cons.
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I have several scopes that have illuminated reticles, most don't even have a battery installed. I find that on the cheaper illuminated reticle scope, even at the lowest setting, the illumination is overpowering and makes it hard to see the target. I do have one cheap Chinese scope with an illuminated dot in the center of the reticle and I like that one, but most are too bright for my taste. And, just to throw it out there, I haven't been to a recital, illuminated to otherwise, since my kids were little and went to dance class... ;D
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I rarely turn on the illuminated reticle on my scope. If I do turn it on, I usually forget to turn it off. I remember once I was squirrel hunting on an overcast day, and using the illuminated reticle made things a bit easier. Mostly I would rather just not have it, and have a lighter scope.
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I like an illuminated reticle and will not purchase future scopes without illumination. My Aztec Emerald has 5 setting for red or green. Does not bloom even at highest setting, and lights up the entire reticle, not just the center. I do the bulk of my shooting after work in the early evening, so I do use the illumination feature daily. Batteries are inexpensive, if you forget to turn it off. I leave mine on when pesting, in the brighter areas I don’t see the illumination, but if I look at darker, shadowed areas, there’s the reticle nicely lit up.
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It’s something I’d much rather have and not need, than to need and not have. I can’t tell a 2oz difference on a scoped rifle that weighs 8 - 10 lbs.
I can however tell quite clearly when a black reticle disappears against a dark background.
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For me it will take a lot of weight to notice a difference in felt weight. I have both types and frankly I like the option so the extra oz wont even be noticed.
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I do a lot of shooting in brush and shadowed conditions on squirrels and small game. Having the reticle light up gives me a little more precision, and airgun hunting is all about precision!
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i have it on 2 scopes but only have used it on one of them. at night with a red LED flashlight mounted on top to shoot coons that were destroying property.
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I use them on AR15s and like them. Next AG scope will be IR. I like them, particularly as I get older.
Mike