Hey all:
I've been giving the Leupold scopes a hard look. On paper, this one seems to be exactly what I'm looking for:
https://www.leupold.com/mark-4hd-2-5-10x42-m5c3-ffp-tmr-riflescope
My intent is to use it for daytime target shooting from 250-1000 yards. After studying the reticle subtensions, the non-illuminated TMR has a much thinner aiming point that the illuminated version of the same reticle (it's twice as thick).
I'm curious to hear what people's experiences are with the non-illuminated TMR. It is thin enough to hit 1000 yards on larger steel targets (like 12 inches+)?
Thanks!
I have that scope onto my 16". Are you saying that the center dot on the illuminated model is larger because of a specification that you read or because it's what you observed looking through them both?
As far as I could tell, they look the same to me. I think it's a great scope, but if I was shooting at stuff smaller than 2 moa, I'd want more magnification. The 18x isn't much bigger, heavier or more expensive.
If you're going to be shooting on a flat range, where environmentals aren't going to be a challenge at highly contrasted targets, you could likely get away with it, but why struggle.
I find the center dot on my illuminated model to be just about perfect. For the extra $200, I'd get the illumination. I dont often use it, but when I need it, I need it.
