BD1 wrote:I have a 4-16 SF Monarch on my 5.56 AR, and it's a good scope for precision work, and the BDC reticule on that scope is a very close match to the 77 grainers at 2750fps that I'm using in that rifle. That setup takes me out to 500 yards with confidence. However, I think a much better value for the .450B would be the Leupy Ultimate Slam, or Nikon Omega, either of which provides a BDC reticule closely matched to the 250 grain FTX at 2,200 fps. If you haven't tried a BDC reticule that really matches your load, you're in for a treat Either of these will get you out to 250 yards with good loads, and 300 yards with some practice. Play with that for awhile and the shots at 100 and under will take care of themselves. I've never shot through the Omega, but I like the circles on the reticule of the Monarch better than the black dots on the Ultimate slam. The Ultimate Slam uses the top of the thick portion of the lower post as the 300 yard hold point which completely obscures the "dot and circle" center of the targets I use, but I don't think it would be much of an issue on game. I'm not sure if the Omega gives you a hold point for 300 or not. Anyone using one?
BD
BD, what twist you using for those 77gr pills?