Rifle Scopes Reticle that toggle on/off?

[Nap Mag]

Anyone know why scopes can’t be made with reticles that can be toggled on/off (not referring to illuminating it)? Wouldn’t it be useful for when you want a clear field of view or better yet, being able to choose from a variety of reticles in a single scope? I don’t know the mechanics of how these things are made but it seems if you can turn on/off illuminated lines then why not forgo the actual etched lines altogether?

 

[Bender]

Anyone know why scopes can’t be made with reticles that can be toggled on/off (not referring to illuminating it)? Wouldn’t it be useful for when you want a clear field of view or better yet, being able to choose from a variety of reticles in a single scope? I don’t know the mechanics of how these things are made but it seems if you can turn on/off illuminated lines then why not forgo the actual etched lines altogether?

Yes.

It’s called a spotting scope.

 

[KZP]

The Trijicon IR-Hunter has changeable reticles as it is a digital display. But it isn't cheap!

 

[Nik H]

Yes.

It’s called a spotting scope.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...you beat me to it