I started out with the duplex, like most folks here, I suspect? Got ‘enamored” with the Kahles & Swarovski TDS (Christmas tree) reticle and hunted open country muleys and elk with it for years. Nowadays I like the mil-dot illuminated types best.
So, yes, the reticle is very important to me...
You’re not the only one. I’ve the Credo 3-9x40 with the mil-square reticle. I like it. Enough so that I want to find another Trijicon scope with higher magnification with the same reticle? Not sure they even offer that?
* with booty being defined as Nightforce scopes, Revic rangefinders, Swarovski binoculars, and Kowa spotting scopes.
I should become an MSN journalist, what with my ability with misquotes!😜
*that* could be interesting?
However, and this just my Euro-snobbery coming out-if I’m going to pay 2K$ for a Zeiss optic, I’d prefer it to be made in Germany, though my Japanese made SFL 8x30s are very nice.
Again, just a bias on my part. Not logical in any way. 😃
I haven’t had the opportunity to try the 8x40 or 10x40 Zeiss SFL but I do own the SFL 8x30 and I’m extremely impressed?
I can’t imagine the 40 mm objective SFL being anything less than superb?
Good to know! All my CCW weapons have 3-dot tritium sights? I know next to nothing about the state of the RMR scene? Always more to learn in this game…
I have never used an optic on any of my handguns, but I recently acquired a Dan Wesson Specialist in 10mm that is cut for an RMR? Maybe have to give that Vortex a look-see?
+1 on the Burris Fullfield. I don’t think the FFIIs are easy to find these days, but if you can find a 3-9 I think it would fit your needs?
I hear good things about the FF IV also, though i have no personal experience with it?
Well, I finally succumbed. Bought the UHD 18x56 for 1170 bucks. My first ‘big-eye’ optic and my first Vortex product. I’ve always been a Zeiss and Swarovski fan-we shall see!
I’d look for a used EL12x50? You might not meet your 1500 dollar price point but I’d bet you could get under 2K at least? Might be worth saving up a bit for?
Thanks for the input, gents!
I really like the optics of my 10x50 EL but the ergos on the NL are a big improvement IMO?
I certainly don’t need a 3500 dollar bino, but i sure WANT an NL.
I think in the long run I’d be happiest with the 14x52 NL. I tried an SLC 15x56 side by side with a 12x42...