Best reticle foe africa

[Russ16]

Let’s set aside the discussion of specific scopes and just talk about reticles.

if you’re putting a new scope on a .375 that will be used for Buffalo, larger plains game and possibly other targets of opportunity. What reticle are you going with? Let’s assume a low is power variable say 1-4 to 1-6 range.

How important do you view it being illuminated?

I’ve always gone with a traditional duplex save one inherited rifle with an old Lee Dot scope. But lately I’ve been looking at the German #4 and post with triangle reticles.

What do you like and what do you see as the benefits and negatives if the different versions in your experience.

 

[mdwest]

For the places I hunt in South Africa, a typical duplex reticle achieves everything I need... Ive taken exactly 1 shot over 300 yards in South Africa over the course of 7 safaris.. I typically zero everything for 200 yards.. so 300 yards isnt a hard shot to make even without the benefit of anything "fancy" to support it..

I prefer less complicated reticles over all the different BDC designs..

I could see where an illuminated reticle might provide an advantage in some situations (black target like a buff or a sable.. or in the very early morning or very late evening).. but for me, I havent seen one of those situations yet where I felt like I needed it (although several of my rifles wear leupolds with firedots)..

 

[375Fox]

I’d prefer a standard duplex no illumination. I like simple scopes. I’ve found you lose the ability to judge horns on an animal long before you lose the ability to accurately shoot at it.

 

[BourbonTrail]

German #4 (or 4c) with an illuminated center dot.

It was helpful on a late evening shot.

 

[Goat416]

For LPVO I prefer a clean duplex reticle, illuminated is nice to have if the need arises, but not necessary especially if you buy quality glass.

 

[skydiver386]

On Buff or any dark colored game, an illuminated reticle is a wonderful thing. The Firedot Duplex is my favorite and every hunting rifle I own has one.

 

[Safari Dave]

I like a standard duplex.

Not heavy.
No illumination.

 

[Sika98k]

German #4 (or 4c) with an illuminated center dot.
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It was helpful on a late evening shot.

That would be my favorite reticle also.

 

[DrBob]

On Buff or any dark colored game, an illuminated reticle is a wonderful thing. The Firedot Duplex is my favorite and every hunting rifle I own has one.

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The old Leupold Circle Firedot is my favorite with this Athlon second. Circle gives a speedier centering.