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John, do you know of any oddball post and crosshair reticle versions that Lyman ever put into their 2.5X Alaskan? I have one that I am trying to price to sell, and it is basically a standard post and crosshair reticle, but the vertical post doesn't taper. It stays straight until just above the horizontal crosshair, then instead of a sharp or rounded point, it 45s off on each side and then 45s again to make a flat top, like a K98 T post reticle but without the 45's at the top of the post. Hopefully that makes at least some sense. I wish I had a picture to show you but don't have the scope with me.
Everything I have seen on the web with these scopes reflect them having tapered posts, not one 45'd off like this one is. I am curious if I have some special non-cataloged version, or if is nothing special at all.
Thanks! somewhere I have an old weaver scope with that same reticle. it belonged to my dad. IIRC the glass clarity in that old scope wasnt very good, it may have fogged over. no idea where it is now, but i can vividly remember the reticle
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late to the battle but i really like in my leupold the german 4 reticle very efficient at least for me here.
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I guess I have come full circle as well hunting scope wise. First scope was an old Vari-xIII 2.5-8, Duplex, as I got older tried bigger and better things. Dials, Christmas tree's, Tacticool stuff, all shapes and sizes. I just like a simple Duplex, or my favorite #4 reticle these days. I like my scopes smaller and lighter now, like they used to be, works for me.
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Amazing how we roll back around to the more simplicity of things. With scopes, I’m all in with this.
Speaking of the Duplex, some don’t realize, there are actually two aiming points with this reticle. At the cross section (1) and below that, where the small part of the Duplex meets the larger part of the vertical line. (2)
Know your rifle and it’s ability.
Sight in 2 inches high at 100 yards, see where the second point hits at 100 yards. Work up your dope with those two marks. Helps making shots out to 400 yards, which is about my max anymore.
I prefer to get closer to my game. Anymore, I mostly use a 308 Win. Or my 30-06.
Hey, wishing y’all the best the hunting season.
Take care.
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not a cheap option but i really like the german #4 offered by leupold. i have now 2-7x32, 1.75-6x32, 2.5-8x36 and 1.5-5x20 and all good in their domains.
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Always liked the duplex reticle, but have a rifle in 243 that was my late brothers I have had since he passed in 1995, it is a Bushnell brand with post and crosshairs, and the post can be put up or down by turning a ring.
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Always liked the duplex reticle, but have a rifle in 243 that was my late brothers I have had since he passed in 1995, it is a Bushnell brand with post and crosshairs, and the post can be put up or down by turning a ring. Bushnell's "Command Post". Always seemed an interesting idea - crosshairs for taking a fine aim (assuming enough light and time) and a post for speed and poor light. It never really seemed to catch on, probably because something like a German Nr 4 or Duplex can do the same job or perhaps a better one, without the additional complexity and potential for failure. The version I tried of this had a little lever rather than a ring to lift the post into place. IIRC the system used a magnet to actuate the post.
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I am particularly interested in the ranging with duplex testicles bit. I've never had to range anything using this method, but if I did I wouldn't try to range anything over about six inches away. I am particularly interested in the ranging with duplex testicles bit. I've never had to range anything using this method, but if I did I wouldn't try to range anything over about six inches away. 😂😂😂
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