BDC reticles worth it?

socom58 · December 15, 2009, 06:10 PM

I'm looking at scopes to top off my AR build and I am torn between a standard plex reticle and the drop compensation reticles. The gun will be used for target duty only and will be shooting .223 from 55-69gr. Anyone have any insight into what would work better? The standard plex seems cleaner, and given that I am going for accuracy, wouldn't it be better to adjust the scope rather than use a potentially holdover setting?

Jimro · December 15, 2009, 06:52 PM

BDC reticles are great for rapid changes in distance with a given load.

Since you are going to use a bunch of different loads, a scope with target knobs and quality construction will probably serve you best.

A Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 mildot is a relatively inexpensive optic that I've had good luck with, but there are LOTS of good choices depending on what you are willing to spend.

Jimro

December 15, 2009, 06:10 PM	#1
socom58 Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2004 Location: People's Republic of California Posts: 176	BDC reticles worth it? I'm looking at scopes to top off my AR build and I am torn between a standard plex reticle and the drop compensation reticles. The gun will be used for target duty only and will be shooting .223 from 55-69gr. Anyone have any insight into what would work better? The standard plex seems cleaner, and given that I am going for accuracy, wouldn't it be better to adjust the scope rather than use a potentially holdover setting? __________________ Scientia est potentia.

December 15, 2009, 06:52 PM	#2
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	BDC reticles are great for rapid changes in distance with a given load. Since you are going to use a bunch of different loads, a scope with target knobs and quality construction will probably serve you best. A Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 mildot is a relatively inexpensive optic that I've had good luck with, but there are LOTS of good choices depending on what you are willing to spend. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.