Author: RifleDude
Subject: Scope for AR in 6.5 Grendel
Posted: March/26/2014 at 14:41
One can never go wrong with a Conquest IMO, especially at the $350 price tag for the one currently on the Sample List. I started to recommend that, huff143, but didn't since you said you wanted a simple uncluttered reticle, which usually means a standard plex, 4a, and the like. The Conquest on the Sample List has the Rapid-Z reticle, which can certainly still be used like a standard plex, but it does include the extra BDC holdover lines. For a short range deer rifle as you describe, I'm of the "K.I.S.S. principle" mindset as regards to gear in general. The more info you have in your sight picture, the more likely you are to hesitate at a shot opportunity and possibly aim with the wrong cross-bar when your adrenaline is high and you've got buck fever, which usually describes most young hunters. Not to say this can't be overcome with familiarity with the rifle, but it's worth mentioning. I also don't think the Rapid-Z is the best reticle for really low light shooting either, as it's got pretty thin lines overall. But, I don't think it's any worse than some of the thinner plex reticle designs out there.
The downside to the 3-9X40 Conquest is it's a bit long and heavy for a 3-9X40 class scope, but it's optically excellent.
Subject: Scope for AR in 6.5 Grendel
Posted: March/26/2014 at 14:41
One can never go wrong with a Conquest IMO, especially at the $350 price tag for the one currently on the Sample List. I started to recommend that, huff143, but didn't since you said you wanted a simple uncluttered reticle, which usually means a standard plex, 4a, and the like. The Conquest on the Sample List has the Rapid-Z reticle, which can certainly still be used like a standard plex, but it does include the extra BDC holdover lines. For a short range deer rifle as you describe, I'm of the "K.I.S.S. principle" mindset as regards to gear in general. The more info you have in your sight picture, the more likely you are to hesitate at a shot opportunity and possibly aim with the wrong cross-bar when your adrenaline is high and you've got buck fever, which usually describes most young hunters. Not to say this can't be overcome with familiarity with the rifle, but it's worth mentioning. I also don't think the Rapid-Z is the best reticle for really low light shooting either, as it's got pretty thin lines overall. But, I don't think it's any worse than some of the thinner plex reticle designs out there.
The downside to the 3-9X40 Conquest is it's a bit long and heavy for a 3-9X40 class scope, but it's optically excellent.