best all-around Leupold reticle for dense woods?

[m1aggie01]

which do you prefer? now w/ the custom shop you can just about any you desire.

 

[6ppcar]

For that type of hunting i would choose the heavy duplex.

 

[FOTIS]

HEAVY DUPLEX

 

[onlybrowning]

I actually seem to prefer a regular duplex in theses instances. The reason is this: I believe at close range, I do not want anything more in my sight picture than necessary to acquire the target. I think the heavy duplex could be more of a distraction than a benefit. Just an idea, you need to decide for yourself.

Ps: I believe this is why some use post reticles, like the Benoit family with their Trijicon scopes. Those boys hunt dense woods.

 

[JD338]

m1aggie01

I prefer the standard Duplex reticle for hunting the hardwoods and cedar swamps here in MI. I do have a Heavy Duplex M8 4x on a muzzle loader and it works ok but I like the standard better. I have never had a problem sighting in heavy timber during legal shooting hours.

JD338

 

[Woodycreek]

Hunting Va in thick hardwoods or in the pines i use the standard Duplex. I think a German #4 would be great if you can get it.

 

[YoteSmoker]

+2 on the standard duplex or a fine duplex is also nice for me.

 

[m1aggie01]

Hunting Va in thick hardwoods or in the pines i use the standard Duplex. I think a German #4 would be great if you can get it.

I thought about the German #4 too

 

[FOTIS]

Hunting Va in thick hardwoods or in the pines i use the standard Duplex. I think a German #4 would be great if you can get it.

I had that on my Kahles I bought while stationed in Germany...Wow what a scope!

 

[Woodycreek]

My next scope will be a Mark 4 4.5-14-40mm with standard duplex crosshairs, 30mm tube and custom load knobs.

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

For heavy woods, I like low power, 1-4, or 1.5-5, and either the heavy duplex or german #4.

 

[HunterJim]

I have used the German #4 and #7, and I also like the Trijicon illuminated reticles. They now have crosswires as well as the post option.

jim

 

[ldg397]

m1aggie01

I prefer the standard Duplex reticle for hunting the hardwoods and cedar swamps here in MI. I do have a Heavy Duplex M8 4x on a muzzle loader and it works ok but I like the standard better. I have never had a problem sighting in heavy timber during legal shooting hours.

JD338

But after legal shooting hours is a different story huh JD?!?!? :wink: :lol:

 

[Big Squeeze]

which do you prefer? now w/ the custom shop you can just about any you desire.

....................Just got a new Leupy VX3 1.5-5x20 with the German #4 reticle! That reticle IMO, offers the best compromise between the regular duplex and the heavy duplex!!...........The #4 will give you quick acquisition like a heavy duplex, without overwhelming the shooter with thick reticles from all sides which may cause too much of the target to be covered over. I consider the #4 to be even better than the standard duplex and the heavy duplex, because you get the features of both in the #4!!