Leupold LRV reticle

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:15 pm

Anyone got one of these and has actually tested the intervals on the reticle to see if they work at 300,400 & 500 yrds???

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:25 pm

Dave

I have a Varmint reticle. The scope is a 8.5-25X50 L/R. It is on my Rem PSS 308.

I took no notice of whats in the little book that comes with the scope, all the ranges and hold points, and made my own.

The drop chart I made works excellent for the particular load for the rifle. I need only one scope change, and I have 0-500m covered.

So yes, I like the varmint reticle, but didnt use the info. in the book!

Cheers
AI

dave · Post by **dave** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:24 am

Fair point, i was trying to work out how they justified those claims as it has no real guide to what calibre etc that goes with it. Will have to work on a drop chart then!

bushchook · Post by **bushchook** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:02 pm

I have the Varmint Hunter reticle and have likewise worked out my own drop chart for my .243 Ackley . Works well for my 3400 FPS 80gn load at 18 power .
Suggest you use an exterior ballistics chart for your various loads to work out the optimum power setting and sight in distance . With a little work you'll probably find you can get within an inch at each range setting .

dave · Post by **dave** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:03 am

Cheers fellas will give it a go as soon as everything comes together...eventually, do you guys use any software to help initially before trying out in the field?

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:31 am

Have a look at this old thread!!

http://ausvarmint.kjd84.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=154

Should answer a few questions for you

Cheers
AI

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Leupold LRV reticle

Leupold LRV reticle