Anyone use a Kahles Helia CL Multi Zero

[fc2a]

I want to use one of these for hunting. I want to be able to click my scope out to x known distance quickly and reliably. And be able to re-zero if I change my load. My big question is functionality and being able to range find a target and adjust in less than five seconds.
Its going on a 6.5 creed if it matters.

Thanks for input.

 

[Jay Christopherson]

Yes, I have used two of these for hunting purposes (2.5-10x50) for the past couple of years. I sold one and I still have one in use. The MultiZero feature is pretty cool- I have it sighted such that the first stop is my 200 yard zero. The next markers are 300, 400, 500, and 600. I generally do not adjust unless I am shooting at 400 or beyond (which mostly only happens at the range).

When I am in the field, I do not leave the turret cap on the elevation turret so that I can adjust quickly if needed. I have adjusted twice in the field before taking a shot- both times it was plenty light out and I was able to adjust in a few seconds at most. Both times I had a buddy spotting for me.

I like the MultiZero feature- it really allows you to dial in quickly. The two things that I don't like about it are:

- ability (lack of) to see the adjustment marks in low light. I usually can't see the marks well enough to adjust until a good 15 or 20 minutes after first light/legal shooting hours. I've been thinking about some sort of glow paint to touch the marks up with.

- adjusting takes your eyes off the target. It hasn't been a huge deal for me since both times I had to adjust were with a buddy who could keep an eye on the animal for me, but if I were alone, it would bug me a bit to have to take my eyes off to adjust. It's only a few seconds (3 - 4 MAX), but it still bothers me a bit.