Rifle Scopes March 5-42 Gen 2 PRS Edition – FML-WBR or FML-MT? Seeking feedback from those who've switched from tree reticles

[zenm@ster]

Hey, fellow shooters, looking for insights from those who’ve transitioned from a Christmas tree-style reticle to something more minimal. I’ve been shooting both centerfire and rimfire for 2 years, and I've done 3 PRS-style events using a tree-ish ZCO MPCT3X, Zeiss ZF-MRi, and Kahles SKMR4+. I'm now considering the March 5-42 Gen 2 PRS Edition, but I'm stuck between the FML-WBR and FML-MT reticles.

From what I gather:

• FML-WBR is a purpose-built PRS reticle by Brandon Rudge—clean, open-dot design, no top vertical stadia, .2/.5 MIL spacing.
• FML-MT is a minimalist MIL-style FFP reticle—thin lines, center dot, and seemingly better suited for precision than quick transitions.

Having only used Christmas tree reticles, the theory is that I will gain speed, clarity, and less clutter on target by switching. Would love to hear from anyone who has used both or gone tree → no-tree—especially in the 5-42 March. How does your split time, speed, or hit observation change? Do you miss the tree for fast holdovers, or does simplicity trump the Christmas tree?

Thanks for any thoughts, clips, or mental models!

 

[R_A_W]

Non-tree, shooting SKMR+. I cannot imagine ever going back to a tree.

FML-WBR is one of the best reticles available, it's the obvious answer if you're set on a March. My only (subjective) knock is it should have 2.0mil above center, as I routinely shoot >1.0mil hold unders

FML-MT is a terrible reticle, like most March reticles

 

[zenm@ster]

Thanks for the feedback. I am considering a K540i DLR as well. Good to hear you have had a good experience with the SKMR+. What Kahles are you running and what has been your experience with it?

 

[R_A_W]

k540i & very happy with it.

Glass is excellent & I completely underestimated how much I'd like the huge FOV. My opinions expressed here haven't changed much, the only thing I'd add is the K540i also performs exceptionally for a high magnification scope in poor lighting.

 

[CK1.0]

I’ve been shooting non-tree reticles for over a year now, first with Leupold’s PR3-MIL (fantastic reticle IMO, too bad the MK4HDs aren’t as fantastic), then with ZCO’s MPCT-1X (which is awesome and what I’m still running). I haven’t missed having a tree even once.

Now, when I look through tree reticle it seems almost like the glass/view is partially blocked/obstructed.

I’d go with the FML-WBR if I was getting the March (but arguably the MPCT-1X is still a little better due to giving a little more hold-under).