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Rifle ScopesMil Dot or MLR Recticle on night force?
Hi guy's I'm about to get a 5.5-22x56 Nightforce scope. I was wondering what is a better reticle to go with for long range shooting? It seems like the MLR would be a good choice. Do you guys have experience with these two reticles? Thanks
have you ever used a Mil type reticle before? I'd go hashes over dots for easier calculations, but if you are just wanting something that looks cool - it doesnt matter. I'd recommend the hashes though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jcolev</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would also make sure you get mil knobs on the nightforce. Other than that you will be good to go </div></div>
I would recommend the 50mm over the 56mm so you can get the scope lower. I have not seen a big beifet to the 56mm. I prefer get the scope lower.
We have a good amount of NF scopes in stock.
Mike @ CST </div></div>
I will be putting this on a savage 110ba with a 20moa base on it, also I will primarily shoot this from 1500-2000 yards. Will there still be an advantage with the lower 50mm or will the scope have to be raised a little anyway for the long distance shooting?
MLR with mil adjustments. I couldn't be any happier with mine. I quess it is really personal preference, so go to their website and stare at both reticules for a while. Unless you can get both of them in your hands to compare them.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Grizzdude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will be putting this on a savage 110ba with a 20moa base on it, also I will primarily shoot this from 1500-2000 yards. Will there still be an advantage with the lower 50mm or will the scope have to be raised a little anyway for the long distance shooting? </div></div>
I haven't run ballistics for your rifle but 2K may require a 30MOA base or even more which slants the front of the scope down.... I'm betting that you'll need 40moa to get there. I have a 45MOA base on my 300WM and have topped out my Razor shooting over 2K.
This is one of those cases where less is more. The 50mm will be easier to mount up and still get behind (as the back of the scope also raises with the steeper base). I have a 50 on my NXS and I have no problem seeing detail at those distances.
I shoot a 5.5-22 56mm Mil/Mil with the MLR reticle. My buddy shoots a Mil/MOA 5.5-22 56mm Mildot reticle. I've shot both rifles enough to have a preference. I like the MLR reticle better because it's less cluttered.
But, let me say this as have others, if you are going to get Mil turrets, the MLR is the reticle to have. If you're not going to get Mil turrets, neither one of these reticles will be much use.