What are the different reticles?
Different Types of Reticles to Choose From
- Original Reticle. This reticle has done its job dutifully for many years.
- Dot Reticle. Perhaps one of the simplest reticles in the market.
- German # Reticle.
- Duplex Reticle.
- BDC Reticle.
- Mil Dot Reticle.
- Non-Illuminated Reticle.
- Illuminated Reticle.
What is Athlon BTR?
The Argos BTR GEN2 family is great for those looking to get started in PRS or other long range shooting disciplines. This family of rifle scopes featuring FFP and SFP models, True Precision Zero Stop, Fully Multi-coated Lenses, Direct Dial Elevation & Windage Turrets (Capped in 1-8×24), Illuminated Reticle, 30mm Tube.
What are reticle Subtensions?
A reticle’s subtension is the distance that a span of that reticle covers at a certain range. By adjusting the magnification on variable scopes with second focal plane reticles, you can tune the reticle to work with just about any rifle/load combination.
What are the crosshairs in a scope called?
Focusing Your Reticle A reticle is the crosshair or aiming point in your field of view in a riflescope. To use a rifle scope reticle properly you must first focus it for your eye.
What are the marks in a scope called?
A reticle, or reticule also known as a graticule, is a pattern of fine lines or markings built into the eyepiece of an optical device such as a telescopic sight, spotting scope, theodolite, optical microscope or the screen of an oscilloscope, to provide measurement references during visual inspections.
Are Athlon Optics any good?
The optical quality, overall quality, and operational controls are pretty good in relation to the costs of every Athlon scope I’ve owned so far. But, it’s also not bad for the price, especially the mid to higher-end Athlon models.
Where are Athlon optics made?
The high-end Athlon scopes are made in Japan at the LOW factory, same place as nearly all high-end made in Japan optics.
What is a tremor 3 reticle?
The TREMOR3™ reticle is designed to maximize the speed and accuracy of marksmen. Its unique use of patented features gives users the capability to quickly estimate the range to targets while also giving the user wind speed and drop correction information for fast and accurate Second Shot Corrections.
How many mils are in a mil dot reticle?
“reticle final” – Although a mil-dot reticle is 10 mils high and 10 mils wide, only the lower 5 mils are used as holdover points. Now, look closely at the mil-dot reticle shown below. It contains ten mils vertically and ten mils horizontally, but not all these mils are bordered by dots.
What can you use the Mil dot system for?
The Mil-Dot system is exceptionally versatile – if you know how to use it. If you drive a submarine, you can use them to figure out how far away you are from a ship that needs torpedoing. If you shoot a rifle, you can use mil-dot to hold the correct amount over a distant target.
What is the distance from one dot to the next?
The distance from the center of one dot to the center of the next is exactly 1 milliradian, or mil. Most traditional mil-dot scopes have graduations that show 10 mils vertical and 10 horizontal. There is no dot in the exact intersection of the crosshairs as that would be annoying and block your view of the target.
How much does a Mil Dot bullet drop?
The number of mils equals the amount of bullet drop (measured in yards) times 1000, divided by the distance to target in yards. In our example, we have 36 inches, or one yard of bullet drop and a range of 428 yards.