Does the Mil-XT “tree” ever make spotting bullet splash difficult at distance?
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Both are good reticles. But thevC is NF best reticle imho.
At 1 mile or better, I prefer less clutter to make splash easier to spot. 1k and in, I like tree reticles, as splash is easier to see and they provide more utility. In between, take your pick depending on the round fired.
Mil XT for me.
I always hold wind, except on movers, and can see splash at 1400 easy. Anything past that in the matches I shoot have target indicators.
I always hold wind, except on movers, and can see splash at 1400 easy. Anything past that in the matches I shoot have target indicators.
For me, Seeing "splash" is vital.
MIL-XT. You can see your splash and then make the required corrections precisely using the tree. If you like a clearer view then the MIL-C is for you. IOW, if you use a tree, get the XT. If not, get the C.
MIL-C if you want to see better, but Jefe's post above makes some good sense
I have had both and prefer the Mil-XT. I feel it’s easier to pick up on the lower magnification and obviously like using the tree on the higher end.
You are only giving up versatility going to the C over the XT. Not gaining anything. The simple tree styles like the XT will not cover splash or cause issues seeing it. What they do is allow you to easily and quickly adjust for the splash. I have shot to a mile with my Vortex 7C reticle and could see splash no problem out there. The XT is similar is style.
That depends on the material surrounding the target, bullet weight, etc. I've been in plenty of situations at mile+ where I had a hard time seeing the splash of a 230gr Berger out of my 300 PRC because the dirt was moist, or there was vegetation near the target. The wind would shift somewhere down range, I'd miss, and I didn't know how to correct. I've done that with both x-mas tree (7C) and non. I vastly prefer a clean reticle in those situations. Shooting into dry dirt? It doesn't matter, but then do you always know ahead of time what your backstop will be?
Tough time seeing splash due to vegetation or ground condition has nothing to do with the reticle. Would happen with any reticle. Having a good reticle to see the splash and make a good correction is key and the tree reticles will not block splash. That was the point.
of all the grid reticles, i agree the XT is the best. The Hirus is not only busy but the dots are not opaque enough. they actually block what u r seeing.
A xmas tree reticle covers more of the area around the target under the horizontal. If you impact in an area where the xmas tree lines are covering after the shot, then they make it more difficult to see the lesser visible splash. This is especially true in wetter/moister dirt, where the splash is a very small black "dot" that appears for less than a second. The clutter on many xmas tree reticles draws your attention and makes it more difficult to identify the splash "dot."
It's a fundamental usability tenet - the more there is in your field of view, the harder it is to concentrate on what matters, especially if the ancillary items obscure it.
Have to agree to disagree as I have not had that experience. If you can see splash then you can see it and the small lines/dots of the tree reticles haven’t gotten in my way seeing it.
Yeah I guess the SKMR is as much of a tree as I like. And I do love my kahles.
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