LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle
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LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle
Ive got a Black Diamond T/C muzzleloader that came with a Leupold M-8 3x scope, one of the older ones... it is in very good shape and holds zero and tracks very well..the problem I have is the reticle its what is called the Lee floating dot or maybe premier dot and while I like it it is hard to see right at daylight/dusk...Would the German #4 reticle be better for low light conditions or a heavy duplex,thinkng of sending it back to Leupold and having it changed. wont be shooting over 150 yds with 60-70 yd. shots most common...
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Everybody's eyes are different. I personally get the duplex or heavy duplex. I would consider a post and crosshairs.
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Hobie
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Hobie
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Re: LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle
I have a 1.5 x 5 Leupold with the Heavy Duplex. It is difficult to get small groups with it, but works well in low light.
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Leupold changes the reticules out for less than $50 and quick.
I would think with a muzzle loader a post and hair would work well for quicker shots.
I would think with a muzzle loader a post and hair would work well for quicker shots.
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I'm a big believer in Leupold products and especially nice older ones !
Personally I wouldn't change the reticle in it , but if I did decide to do so I'd go with the straight duplex .
I am not an advocate of the post and crosshair reticle evn though I own a number of scopes with that exact reticle . Several of the older Weaver K2.5's and K3's in my collection have the post crosshair reticle . They are a a little more difficult for me to shoot well from the bench then the same K scopes with crosshairs .
I have used the Weaver's with the posts in hunting conditions and they did okay . But I'm far more comfortable with a duplex or even standard crosshair then I am with the post reticle .
Personally I wouldn't change the reticle in it , but if I did decide to do so I'd go with the straight duplex .
I am not an advocate of the post and crosshair reticle evn though I own a number of scopes with that exact reticle . Several of the older Weaver K2.5's and K3's in my collection have the post crosshair reticle . They are a a little more difficult for me to shoot well from the bench then the same K scopes with crosshairs .
I have used the Weaver's with the posts in hunting conditions and they did okay . But I'm far more comfortable with a duplex or even standard crosshair then I am with the post reticle .
Parkers , Mannlicher Schoenauer’s , 6.5mm's and my family in the Philippines !
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Personally I think you'd be better off leaving the Leupold alone and perhaps purchasing a new Redfield in 2-7 . If it costs $50 to get the reticle changed in the scope you have why not add and additional $100 and just get another scope
Parkers , Mannlicher Schoenauer’s , 6.5mm's and my family in the Philippines !
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The german #1would be a good reticle for dark timber its a heavy pointed post, leupolds german #4 has 3 short heavy bars then a standard cross hair I find it lacking in heavy cover. Check out leupolds reticle's online. danny
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Guys thanks for the help...I dont hunt what would be called heavy timber, but it is fairly thick and brush in areas but can also be open to. Like I said I like the dot but my 50 yr. old eyes have a hard time seeing it in the darker woods and early morning/dusk..dont really want to purchase another scope as I mostly bowhunt anymore other then using the .44 mag Puma a little and to muzzleloader hunt...looked at the reticles on Leupolds website and like the #4 reticle but are the center crosshairs big/thick enough to see in low light? Also can you order the center crosshairs thicker then standard on the #4? Sorry for all the questions but only want to do this once.
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Re: LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle
1.5-5x Leupold regular duplex - easy to get good groups with it. A favorite scope but not inexpensive.