Bear1142 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Okay guys, here are some pics of the new reticle in the US Optics SN-4 1x4 scope. First, sorry for the quality of the pics. I was trying to hold the rifle, camera, and focus all at the same time, but you should get an idea of what the reticle looks like and the strength of the illumination. The reticle is designed to be zeroed at 200 yds. directly in the center of the 2 MOA center dot. The tip of the stadia post is your 300 yd impact point. The first small hash is the 350 point, followed by the 400, 450, 500, 550, and 600 hold points. The horizontal stadia lines at 400, 500, and 600 represent 10 mph full value crosswinds at those distances. The large outer ring is used for the up close, run & gun targets. Just throw the large circle in the center of the target and let'em rip and you'll have two A's, knowing that all you hits will be located inside the large ring. It's very fast up close. I will try to get some magnified pics if I can get the camera to cooperate. Here you go... Erik Edited September 6, 2010 by Bear1142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Looks pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Looking forward to seeing it in person. Looks great, especially the ret layout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kz45 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 It looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Oh, crap, now I need to start saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Green? No red? BTW, how about taking it out and putting the stadia lines on 8" and 10" targets at distances and telling us how much they cover? My current optic, no names mentioned, completely covered the 400yd targets at RM3G, which was not a good thing... Edited September 6, 2010 by ken hebert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Thank you. Looks like it was worth the wait. How is the illumination outdoors on a bright day? From your pics it seems pretty bright but you are still partially indoors. I'm also interested in battery life after you get some more play time with it. How do you turn the illumination on and off? Any auto-shutoff? That reticle simply makes sense!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4wordplay Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Looks good! Can I check it out in Vegas this week? (I won't assume you'll be at MG Nationals, or that you'll be using it). Best, ac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck in C Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I notice that Swarovski introduced its BRT-I reticle for the Z6 1x6 in July which looks similar but without the large illuminated ring for close up targets (has the center dot and stadia which look identical). Price is $2300 for the illuminated version so I guess I don't have to worry about either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grywlfbg Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Ken, It comes in green or red but USO suggested green as it would be brighter than the red. Erik, As I've said in the other thread, I love the reticle design - I'm just worried about the illumination. I'd love to see it side by side w/ the new Swarovski or a Meopta. I'll also try to find you at the 3GN shoot-off next week to look at it in the desert sun. Edited September 6, 2010 by grywlfbg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Ken, You can have your choice of either green or red. I went with green as it's a bit brighter during daytime. The stadia lines are about the same thickness as the Leupold MR/T SPR reticle. They are pretty thin. I've not had any issues with the stadia lines obscuring long range MGM flashers. How do you turn the illumination on and off? Any auto-shutoff? There is a large illumination dial on the left side of the scope with 11 intensity settings. No there is no auto-shutoff Regarding the visibility of the illumination during daytime. The illumination will be washed out in bright sunlight. It's very difficult to overcome the power of bright sunlight with a battery powered diode. USO has the strongest diode available in the size required to fit within the scope body. You are only going to get it so strong. Everyone in the optics industry is fighting the same battle, more or less. The only company that really has the best solution so far is Trijicon, but they use fiber optic technology, not diode powered batteries as their primary lighting source. The USO illumination is daytime visible, but not compared to bright sunlight. In a light source other than a bright noon sun, it is visible, but it will never be as bright as an Aimpoint or an EOTech scope; they use different technology that is not compatible with internally magnified optics. The USO's illumination is comparable to all the other scopes (Nightforce, Meopta, Burris, Swarovoski, Leupold, etc.) on the market. I will not be at the 3-Gun Nationals this weekend. My Brother choose this weekend to get married. I'm happy for him, but I'm at missing the Nationals and the finals of 3-Gun Nation! I will however, be at the Ozark 3-Gun match at the end of Sept. for all those that would like to take a look at the scope. Erik Edited September 6, 2010 by Bear1142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thank you, again. Looks like I'll be getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Williamson Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 It it me or is there something wrong with the links to the reticle pics B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4wordplay Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 It it me or is there something wrong with the links to the reticle pics B Nothing wrong for me. The pics are displayed in the body of his post (on my computer) - no links, nothing to click, to see the pics. It may be you (your computer). Best, ac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Williamson Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Ok thanks as it must be the firewall here at work blocking the images. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 What bullet is the reticle set up for? Wouldn't it make a big difference between shooting 55's or 75's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 It's designed for 68/69's at 2,850 fps, but also works with 75/77's at 2,700 fps. Basically any heavyweight bullet works. The reticle is designed around the heavy bullets, but you can use 55's. Due to the flatter trajectory, you have to take a 6 o'clock hold on the target once you start getting over 300 yards, but it will work with a little practice. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Is this thing on the shelves? I can't find it on the US Optics website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00bullitt Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Is this thing on the shelves? I can't find it on the US Optics website. Chris Patty at CPWSA is supposed to be the exclusive dealer of that model. He did have some in stock but I heard they were going fast. Erik and I were at the range today doing some zero confirmation work before the Ozark match. The reticle was dead nuts out to 500 shooting a 69 SMK at 2850. All the 50 yard increments were spot on as well. The scope is illuminated. Not to terribly visible in afternoon light. But the design of the reticle is crisp and fast without illumination. I actually preferred shooting it without illumination. I think the 2nd revision of the reticle turned out excellent. Not cluttered. Very precise and fast. It was easy to hold a 4" group on a 5"x5" head at 400 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 What the $ on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00bullitt Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 From Chris' website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro2AInPA Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Wow, $1,499? That's a VERY reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I dont know that I'd call it reasonable if the illumination is weak during the day. Plus it's twice the price if the Meopta and Accupoint. Now if it was a 1-5x or even better a 1-6x it would be a bargain. How is the glass compared to the popular Accupoint and Meopta models? I am going to be hunting down Mr. Lund to take a peak through this thing in MO for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00bullitt Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 The glass is phenomenal. Its every bit as good as the expensive European scopes. FOV is monstrous on 1x. Yeah....Illumination is kinda weak in bright daylight. But once you see the reticle. You'll see its not all that important for speed. I'll say its definitely worth looking at in MO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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