Rifle Scopes How does Kahles K312 3-12x50 reticle placement indicator work?

[GunDudeUSA]

I saw this statement on the Kahles product:

"A reticle placement indicator allows you to work in total darkness."

What does this mean? Reticle illumination is not necessary?

 

[ccoker]

Referring to the 2nd revolution of the elevation turret wherein a small pin pops up.

I have this scope and love it!

 

[GunDudeUSA]

What's your impression of it when shooting in very low light? I'm trying to figure if the non-illuminated reticle is ok.

 

[ccoker]

Fine
I hunted with it until 45 minutes after sundown. Watched some hogs that were invisible to the naked eye at 200 yards that I could have taken a neck shot on.

For Whitails I don't think illumination is needed if the glass is very good and you have a decently bold reticle.

So for long range fun and deer hunting it is a fantastic scope.

If hunting black hogs or bear at night under moonlight I would prefer a well done illuminated center dot reticle.

 

[ccoker]

I would add that I would rather have the k312 than any other scope on the market right now for my 308.

The gun's primary role is not hunting though I want to be able to use it for hunting.

I have other dedicated hunting rifles.

 

[GunDudeUSA]

Wow. So as far as "tactical" use, this scope doesn't suffer from non-illumination at all then. That's awesome!

 

[ccoker]

I am not qualified to make that judgement call as I don't know your operating conditions.