Originally Posted By: spotstalkshootNever quite understood the argument that bdc systems limit ammo choices. They limit your power selection on variable scopes, ammo is not limited. Example the 400 yard circle or cross or dot may have a poi of 386 yards this still gives you reference that is better than a single crosshair that could have a poi 300 yards short of the target. Use what you are comfortable with and practice on targets and do not take shots past your ability.
Which is just another reason people buy factory ammo, and a BDC and think they are now capable of mid to LR shots by simply using the reticle matched with the grain of bullet that is supposed to be used...
Mil dots "had" their place, and they still "have" their place, but if you plan on ranging an animal with a mil dot ret. and making a legit connection at mid to long range, you've got another thing coming (not everyone is skilled enough to measure correctly and comprehend the math to make windage and elevation adjustments, and still have the animal at the same range or area code before you finish up), some of the most skilled shooters still have minor inconsistencies in measurement that results in a large error... There are many new reticles (GAP2, H59, EBR2b, etc. that will help with hold over and windage to much greater precision than the "BDC".
Once again IMHO, the most precise shot you can take is one that you are skilled for, dialing is your best bet, but then its your job to calibrate the click value, or spend the extra funds on an optic that is proven to have precise adjustment values, and that's just the beginning... I would personally save up for an optic that has the same unit of measurement Mil turrets/ Mil reticle, or MOA/MOA, and last but not least shoot, shoot, and shoot some more.