Varmint hunter reticle vs Boone & Crockett

[Boomer79]

I have a Leupold vx3l 4.5-14 x50 on my 270 wsm with a Boone & Crockett and love it. But I am considering a vx3 6.5-20 x50 for my 300 rum. The Boone & Crockett reticle is not an option for this scope. Will the varmint reticle allow me to use hold points like the Boone& Crockett? This scope would save a considerable amount of money, but sometimes initial savings costs more in the long run. What are your opinions?

 

[alf]

I use nothing but the VHR for my prairie dog guns, and love it for that purpose, but the down side is the reticle is finer, making it a bit tougher to see in low light situations you may find yourself in for a big game round. They do have all the hold points, plus 10 and 20 MPH holds.

I used to run the VHR on my coyote guns, then moved to the B&C, now they're all duplexes with the CDS turrets.

 

[trentalan34]

I have 2 scopes with the VHR (22-250ai and 6x45) and one with the B&C (243/308). For hunting, especially in lower light I prefer to the B&C because of its more robust reticle lines, but those lines also give up something when I am shooting paper or groundhogs at longer ranges. For varmints and paper I do prefer the VHR because of its finer reticle. I think it depends most on your application.

 

[8SNAKE]

I agree with the other posters. The extra wind hold points are a huge advantage over the B&C at longer distances, in my experience. My use is limited to prairie dog fields, though, where wind is a constant factor.

If reticle visibility is the only concern, Zeiss and Night Force offer similar reticles with illumination.

 

[Boomer79]

Good input, thanks

 

[Hector]

I am pretty sure the Leupold custom shop will install a BCR for around $150.00

 

[FFL Medic]

I just had a Mk4 mil-dot scope changed over the the VHR by the Leupold Custom Shop. I will be changing my last Leupold to a VHR as well, for a total of three scopes. I like it that much. I've used it(VHR) from prairie dogs to elk. True, the reticle disappears in low light, but the finer aimpoints in the daylight make up for it in my opinion. I shot a coyote at 535 yards using the VHR 6.5-20 at twilight that we had to find him by flashlight because it had gotten so dark after the shot and walking across the prairie in that time since the shot. Still worked fine.