TT 315 reticle input needed

[Jonny]

I've pretty much decided on purchasing a Tangent Theta 315M but am somewhat unsure on reticle choice, and no places around me have any I can handle.
Primary consideration for the scope is excellent at hunting that I can use for target/range shooting when not hunting. For those that have experience with it, is the Gen3XR reticle in a 315 a struggle to use for hunting? Does the reticle become too difficult to see on the low end of magnification with tree/grass backgrounds?

Admittedly, I don't have extensive experience with different reticles in a hunting application so I'm struggling with a baseline comparison. For additional context, my hunting is in brushy south Texas, western Oklahoma, and maybe Colorado if I ever get drawn.

Alternative choice is the Gen2Mildot or possibly the 315LRH with LRH Mrad reticle. Both reticles of which seem to me to be better for hunting but worse for range use and shot corrections.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It would be our pleasure to assist you with this. Take a look at the Tangent Reticle Page and give me a call, 516-217-1000, to discuss it
Doug

 

[JCMCUBIC]

For reference, there are pics of several reticles on the following, one of which is Tangent Theta's Long Range Hunter Mrad. It is a very good hunting reticle. It's not "bad" for target but isn't the best fit for fine aiming. Thicker can be overcome with using a target set up to allow repeatable holds...everything is a trade off.

M

Thread 'FFP Reticle image thread'

Feb 16, 2023

The TLDR is that I'm selfishly trying to find a better way to compare scopes without having to look at them in person--so I'm hoping to crowd-source this by having people post a picture of their reticle at lowest and highest magnification.

I've had a really difficult time getting a look at various reticles as I'm scope shopping, and the images on manufacturers and retailers websites virtually never include an image at low power. I'm finicky about the reticle and lowest-magnification useability is one of the most-important factors in a scope for me after the basics like "does it hold...

• Macintosh
• Replies: 29
• Forum: Optics

 

[Jonny]

It would be our pleasure to assist you with this. Take a look at the Tangent Reticle Page and give me a call, 516-217-1000, to discuss it
Doug

You were actually already on my list to call

 

[Jonny]

For reference, there are pics of several reticles on the following, one of which is Tangent Theta's Long Range Hunter Mrad. It is a very good hunting reticle. It's not "bad" for target but isn't the best fit for fine aiming. Thicker can be overcome with using a target set up to allow repeatable holds...everything is a trade off.

M

Thread 'FFP Reticle image thread'

Feb 16, 2023

The TLDR is that I'm selfishly trying to find a better way to compare scopes without having to look at them in person--so I'm hoping to crowd-source this by having people post a picture of their reticle at lowest and highest magnification.

I've had a really difficult time getting a look at various reticles as I'm scope shopping, and the images on manufacturers and retailers websites virtually never include an image at low power. I'm finicky about the reticle and lowest-magnification useability is one of the most-important factors in a scope for me after the basics like "does it hold...

• Macintosh
• Replies: 29
• Forum: Optics

Thank you for that link - those images are very helpful. The comment about open reticles is part of my concern with the Gen3XR; I think the reticle is likely to be lost when there is lots of foliage in view. The LRH Mrad looks good and I expect the Gen2Mildot to be nearly the same.