• 1 WEEK LEFT: This Target Haunts Me Contest

    Tell us about the one that got away, the flier that ruined your group, the zero that drifted, the shot you still see when you close your eyes. Winner will receive a free scope!

    Join contest

Rifle Scopes Horus H-25 for general use?

RONIN45230

Private
Full Member
Minuteman
Apr 22, 2003
113
73
mi, usa
I'm considering going with the H-25 reticle on a couple USO 3.1-17 T-Pals (lit red).... (the MPR is on my short list also) They'd be on 308s for general tactical use. Anyone use this reticle routinely?, comments?
 
Re: Horus H-25 for general use?

I used an H25 for three years, in a U.S.O. scope.

One day it occurred to me that the need for high-speed multiple-target engagements was mostly as relatively short ranges. Distance gives you time to dial elevation.

It simultaneously occurred to me that I can shoot my .308 out to 600+ yards using only holdovers from a 100-yard zero, with a scope that has 5 mils of marks below the main reticle.

If that doesn't make sense to you, see this article:

Calculating Holdovers and Holdunders

Look down near the bottom of that article.

So, I sold that scope - the Horus reticle is a $500 option added to the price of most scopes, and it's not worth the money to me.
 
Re: Horus H-25 for general use?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">....If that doesn't make sense to you, ..... </div></div>

Thanks, It makes perfect sense..... those thoughts came to my mind as well. I was looking at the Mil Gap, MPR, then I thought i'd consider the Horus also.
 
Re: Horus H-25 for general use?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RoninP80</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm considering going with the H-25 reticle on a couple USO 3.1-17 T-Pals (lit red).... (the MPR is on my short list also) They'd be on 308s for general tactical use. Anyone use this reticle routinely?, comments? </div></div>

It's my favorite reticle!

I like using holdovers except when I'm going to shoot at one distance for while,then I dial and use the main crosshair.

Steve
 
Re: Horus H-25 for general use?

I have Horus reticles in 3 scopes, I love the Horus but will not buy anymore. I somewhat agree with Lindy in that they're not "necassary", but it sure is nice. I just don't feel like it's worth $400 anymore.