Scope with BDC Reticle for Standard Velocity/Subsonic?

[MidRangeCrisis]

I have lately acquired a PWS Summit that I will use exclusively in a suppresed subsonic role in the field.

I'd like to be able to zero at 50 yards with drops subtended thereafter out to 200 with the stumpy little 40 grain 22LR standard velocity bullet in mind.

Is there such a beast? I suppose I could get knobs with presets on for the drops but I kind of like being able to just hold over on the reticle.

 

[littlepod]

Get a mil reticle and generally...

50 yard = Zero
75 yard = 1.0
100 yard = 2.0
200 yard = 7.0

 

[MidRangeCrisis]

Get a mil reticle and generally...

50 yard = Zero
75 yard = 1.0
100 yard = 2.0
200 yard = 7.0

Rocking a SWFA SS 10X42MM mildot now. Might just stick with it.

 

[jcmullis2]

Get a Athlon Midas tac or Athlon Ares with a Christmas reticle.

 

[littlepod]

Rocking a SWFA SS 10X42MM mildot now. Might just stick with it.

Scope should be fine.

Real work is finding ammo that the PWS Summit likes and shoot consistently.

 

[MidRangeCrisis]

Scope should be fine.

Real work is finding ammo that the PWS Summit likes and shoot consistently.

I have three barrels for this one. The PWS, a YHM integrally suppressed, and a McGowan 1:9

One of them is bound to work and I will run a variety of ammo through each over time.

I'll check on the Christmas tree reticles as well

 

[Tiger_Shilone]

I'd like to be able to zero at 50 yards with drops subtended thereafter out to 200 .

Is there such a beast?

No such animal. Too many variables for a BDC to accurately cover.

Stick with your SS mildot (it's a reliable scope that is very capable with a lot of elevation adjustment) or get a christmas tree FFP reticle of some flavor. BDC reticles should have died off ages ago, but some suckers still buy them for whatever reason.

 

[nakoa01]

Using it for target or hunting. I have the hawke 3x9x40 that is for subsonic ammo in .22lr. Its wonderful for hunting.

 

[MidRangeCrisis]

Using it for target or hunting. I have the hawke 3x9x40 that is for subsonic ammo in .22lr. Its wonderful for hunting.

Field target and hunting. I'll check out your recommendation.

 

[Funcpottr]

I have hawke vantage 4-16x50 with a subsonic bdc reticle. Loved it and started my son on it until he was ready to learn holdover and dialing. Really good inexpensive and useful scopes.

 

[jcmullis2]

No such animal. Too many variables for a BDC to accurately cover.

Stick with your SS mildot (it's a reliable scope that is very capable with a lot of elevation adjustment) or get a christmas tree FFP reticle of some flavor. BDC reticles should have died off ages ago, but some suckers still buy them for whatever reason.

You’re absolutely right. I never understood why they sold scopes like that and mislead customers to think a bdc really works and was the solution to their problem.