Radical Reticles
The Right Tools For The Job
Ballistic Plex
Precision rangefinders, specialized rifles and more accurate ammunition have removed some of the variables in long-range shooting. However, with a basic crosshair reticle, calculating hold-over is a mix of art, science and just plain luck.
Which is exactly why Burris developed the Ballistic Plex reticle. The key is the copyrighted lower vertical crosshair. With most common hunting cartridges, a shooter can use the reticle to compensate for bullet drop and aim dead-on at targets from 100 to 500 yards out. The need for hold-over guesstimation is eliminated.
Using it is simple. Start by sighting-in your rifle at 100 or 200 yards at your scope’s highest magnification. Then, once you determine the distance to your target, select the appropriate ballistic line. Add slight hold-over or hold-under for in-between yardages and take the shot.
Technical Notes
For more technical specs and for a calibration chart for your favorite caliber, click below for pdf file
Calibration Charts
Rifles
Slug Loads
Handguns
FFII Quad
Ballistic Plex E1 /E1 MV ™
The Ballistic Plex E1 reticle is an enhanced design that also lets the shooter compensate for wind drift. Small dots placed to the left and right of the reticle represents the effect of a 10 mph crosswind for most big game hunting cartridges. For 5 mph, simply hold into the wind half the distance to the dot. If the crosswind is 20 mph, simply hold into the wind twice the distance from the center post to the dot. The E1 MV reticle is available only in the E1 6.5x-20x. At the 20x power setting it is calibrated specifically for the 22.250 cartridge. Several Mil measuring tools are also integrated into the reticle.
G2B Mil-Dot
The G2B Mil-Dot is a mil-based reticle with hash marks in between the mil dots for more precise aiming, distance measurement, holdover and hold-off for wind. It is a versatile, combat proven reticle that is ideal for mid-to long-range tactical shooting. This reticle is available in the new MTAC line of riflescopes.
Ballistic Mil-Dot
This popular and versatile reticle enhances a standard Mil-Dot with a unique Burris design on the lower crosshair that automatically compensates for bullet drop. The calibration marks allow dead-on aiming from 100 to 600 yards for most common flat-shooting rifle cartridges. The additional Mil-Dot quadrants can be used to gauge distance and help compensate for wind drift.
The power ring has a calibration mark set at roughly 14 power which provides the trajectory compensation shown in the table. You can also alter the magnification and make your own calibration mark.
Technical Notes
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400 yard example
The Ballistic 5.56 GEN2 reticle for the 1X-4X XTR scope was developed for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and military applications. The lighted circular ‘donut’ in the center provides ultra fast engagement at close distances. The center dots and lower leg of the reticle provides trajectory compensation for the 5.56 62grain FMJ cartridge out to 1000 yards yet is very accurate with a number of other loadings out to 600 or 700 yards. The left, right, and upper reticle posts feature precise bars for milling target sizes and distances.
Ballistic 7.62 Reticle
The Ballistic 7.62 reticle for the 1.5X-6X XTR scope was also developed for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and military applications. The center dots and lower leg of the reticle provides trajectory compensation for the 7.62 150 grain FMJ cartridge out to 1000 yards yet is very accurate with a number of other loadings out to 600 or 700 yards. The left, right, and upper reticle posts feature precise bars for milling target sizes and distances.
