Nightforce Reticle Options and Clarification

[Drifter]

The NF F1 is an excellent scope, but I'm not overly fond of the ballistic-type reticles from any manufacturer. They just don't seem as versatile as modern mil-based reticles. You can run the numbers on on-line calculators and think you have the perfect match, but it doesn't always pan out that way. For instance, your altitude might be different than what the calculator is based upon, or your barrel doesn't like the load that you planned for, or you decide to try a different load in the future.

I have a NF 2.5-10x32 with Velocity reticle, and also a NF F1 with MLR2.0 reticle. After using both, I much prefer the MLR2.0, along with 0.1-mil clicks.

I think NF is still showing the MLR2 reticle on their website, though all evidence suggests that it has been phased out in favor of MLR2.0 for the F1.

Here's a small image:



Reference this thread to get an idea of how a mil-based reticle and turrets can be used effectively in the field:

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthrea...t-holdover

If you go with a ballistic (Velocity) reticle, make sure ahead of time that your rifle shoots your chosen load well, what your muzzle velocity is, and accept that changing ammo will change how closely the reticle matches your trajectory.

With such a quality, versatile, and expen$ive optic, it doesn't seem appropriate to purposely put limitations on its capabilities.