Thick Recticle Scope

[30-06]

Hi all

After a scope with a thick recticle. I know that leupold VX HD series do it. However not many options here in the UK. Are there any other recommendations that would be under 1500. Objective lense to be 40-44.

Thank you.

 

[HonestJohn]

How thick? The s&b’s has pretty thick reticles

 

[muddy42]

why may I ask? If its for low light, I have found illuminated reticles to be really good for this, plus really intuitive.

 

[NickJ]

The older S&B 3-12x50

 

[Cyres]

Meopta.
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[30-06]

It’s for an old man.

why may I ask? If it’s for low light, I have found illuminated reticles to be really good for this, plus really intuitive.

it’s for a friend of mine and he just prefers it. I said the same thing.

 

[30-06]

How thick? The s&b’s has pretty thick reticles

Just like the leupold.

 

[finbar]

Think they are known as old European

 

[Stevie/P]

Have a look at first focal plain scope FFP they have a more pronounced reticle something like the Swarovski habicht 3-12 x50

 

[NoIDeer]

Have a look at first focal plain scope FFP they have a more pronounced reticle something like the Swarovski habicht 3-12 x50

This^^

I prefer an illuminated reticle that you can turn down to next to nothing at last light.
I also have a non IR Meopta FFP 3-12, the reticle is a very thick thing on higher mags.

 

[Brave Echo Niner]

I have this 3-12X50 S+B Klassik for sale which would fit the bill:

For Sale: Post in thread 'Schmidt Bender Klassik and PMII'

Jan 30, 2026

PMII on hold pending payment.

• Brave Echo Niner

It’s a great scope, I’m only moving it on to try an Alpex, or I’ll be going to something with a dial-able turret.

 

[Danny Boy]

I've got a nice vintage Tasco Pronghorn 2.5 10x44 made in Japan with a reasonable thick reticle for sale . £60+postage if you're interested.

 

[bowji john]

I have a S&B with a thick reticle that is currently on a 6.5 x 55

I'll check what it is and come back to you

I have been thinking of changing it

J

 

[pete evans]

This^^

I prefer an illuminated reticle that you can turn down to next to nothing at last light.
I also have a non IR Meopta FFP 3-12, the reticle is a very thick thing on higher mags.

I have similar with red dot. Thick ret and dot if required. The glass is also very good I think from memory it’s a meostar

 

[Gameking]

S&B 3-12 x42 FFP the thickest I have used / seen...............................but works very well in woodland where you can lose a finer reticle.

 

[Essexsussex]

Lisenfeld variables are thick reticule. And you can take a zero off the budget

 

[Greenmist]

My Dad has this same problem with reticles, so far the only one of mine he gets on with, is my Meopta artemis 3-12x50, there was one for sale on her for not a lot of money last week

 

[Mungo]

Schmidt and Bender, especially the Klassik with a No. 4 reticule.

So thick you can shoot by moonlight with it.

 

[Will the chippy]

Schmidt and Bender, especially the Klassik with a No. 4 reticule.

So thick you can shoot by moonlight with it.

That's why I have 3 klassiks. There definitely not target style scopes.

 

[Dipper]

I had a S&B 7x56 with A7 reticle - good in low light but played with my head when zeroing.