Rifle Scopes MLR2 reticle variations.

[Sandbogg]

I took delivery of a new Nightforce F1 MLR2 scope today (I already had one).

The one I already have has the reticle marked at 5 and 10 mils and only the center of the crosshairs light up.The bolder part of the crosshair consists of two bold lines and a fine line in it's center.

The new one has mils marked at even intervals( 2,4,6,8 ). The whole reticle lights up and the bolder outer ends have three bold bars that show up A little better in brush and lowlight. ( imagine my surprise when I handed it to my boy to inspect and he started describing the reticle as having even numbers, when I was expecting it to be marked 5 and10 mils!).

I have to say the newer version of the MLR2 reticle looks really good although I kind of liked the "older"Mlr2's center only illumination a little better. I am sure when the battery goes dead I will appreciate the bolder outer crosshairs of the newer MLR2 reticle.

 

[Redmanss]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

Hmmm... Pic?

 

[RollinCoal11]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

Yes pics please, I'm in the market for one of these

 

[Sandbogg]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

Sorry, camera is 10 -7, so no pics!

Here is a link to a mock up that is close to the new MLR2, but there are a few more differences ( three bold lines on outer crosshair, a gap at the 10 mil hash, the entire holdover portion of the reticle is now illuminated ).

 

[CSTactical]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

The MLR2 is a great. The above photo shows every 2 Mils but it is only every 5 Mils.

Mike @ CST

 

[Sandbogg]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

Mike, I am looking at one right now (born on 7-13-2011) and it has the 2,4,6,8 markings. They have either changed the reticle or are offering multiple versions.The newer version is very close to Marks mock up version.


BTW, I currently have both versions in hand.

 

[00bullitt]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

The designation is known as the MLR in the SFP scopes. The MLR2 is the first variant for the F1 marked with 5 and 10 mils. The MLR2.0 is the second version which is marked 2,4,6,and 8 mils.

 

[Sandbogg]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

After several hundred rounds and a few outings I have to say I really like the MLR 2.0!!

 

[PSYOPS]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

Very cool!!

 

[CSTactical]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

It is nice to see a photo of one.

Mike @ CST

 

[lvmike]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

I found center only illum kinda sucks for holdovers at night. I know, who dies that with regularity...but when I did do it I didnt like it on the Schmidt I used.

 

[KM375]

Re: MLR2 reticle variations.

Looks a lot like the March FML-1. I like the whole reticle hold over illumination