Ballistics Reticle Supplement
The Leupold Ballistics Aiming System™– Boone and Crockett™ Big Game Reticle The goal of every hunter is a successful hunt with a clean harvest. Together, the Boone and Crockett Big Game reticle and the Varmint It was with this in mind that Leupold® created the Leupold Ballistics Hunter’s reticle give the hunter two very useful tools intended Aiming System™. Because we so strongly agree with the Boone to bring about successful hunts with clean and efficient harvests.
General Instructions For the Use of the Leupold Ballistics Aiming System Sighting-in The Boone and Crockett Big Game reticle is sighted-in by features. Be sure to verify the aiming points by practicing at the zeroing the rifle at the intersection of the Duplex® reticle at either actual distances at which the points are intended to work. Ballistics 200 yards (183 meters) [Group A and B], or 300 yards (274 meters) performance of your rifle and cartridge can vary somewhat from [Group C].
Using the Boone and Crockett™ Big Game Reticle In order to use the Boone and Crockett™ Big Game reticle, you must space between the Duplex central aiming point and the top vertical determine which of the three groups (Group A, Group B, or Group heavy post. For more information about how to use this feature, C) your cartridge and load fits into. consult your Leupold Riflescope Owner’s Handbook.
An Overview of the Leupold Ballistics Aiming System The Leupold Ballistics Aiming System provides a series of aiming As an example, a .223 Remington with a 40 gr (2.6 gram) V-max® points to improve your ability to shoot accurately at longer ranges. bullet and 3800 fps (1158 mps) muzzle velocity would require the The first aiming point (the intersection of the German #4 reticle) is use of the larger triangle mark. A .
Specific Instructions For the Use of the Varmint Hunter’s Reticle Varmint Hunter’s Reticle The Varmint Hunter’s reticle offers: • a fine-lined German #4-style central aiming point [sighted-in at 200 yards (183 meters) in most cases] as well as cross-wire hold points calibrated to 300, 400, and 500 yards (274, 366, and 457 meters) for most cartridges • 10 and 20 mph (16 and 32 kph) windage hold points at 200 yd/183 m both the left and right ends of the 300, 400, and 500 yard 300 yd/274 m (274, 366, and
Using the Varmint Hunter’s Reticle Determine the Range to the Target In order to use the Varmint Hunter’s reticle, you must determine which of the three groups (Group A, Group B, or Group C) your Determine the range to your target cartridge and load fits into. using a laser rangefinder such as a Leupold RB800C, or RX or RXB Determine Power Selector Setting Series digital laser rangefinder.
The Leupold Ballistics Aiming System – Long Range Duplex Reticle Long Range Duplex Reticle 2-7x Models To use the Long Range Duplex reticle, zero your rifle at either 200 yards (183 meters) for Group A cartridges or at 300 yards (274 meters) if your rifle is chambered for one of the Group C cartridges from the Long Range Duplex table below. If you are using a Group A cartridge, this will make the dots below the horizontal crosswire be zeroed for 300, 400, and 500 yards (274, 366, and 457 meters).
The Leupold Ballistics Aiming System – Long Range Varmint Reticle Long Range Varmint Reticle Cartridge List To use the Long Range Varmint reticle, zero your rifle at either 200 yards (183 meters) [Group A cartridges from the Long Range Group A (Large Triangle, 200 yard /183 meter zero) Varmint table] or 300 yards (274 meters) [Group C cartridges from Bullet Wt. (grain/gram) Caliber the Long Range Varmint table].
Another Way to Sight-In For use with the Boone & Crockett™ Big Game, Varmint Hunter’s, Long Range Duplex, and Long Range Varmint reticles. If you are using a Long Range Duplex or Long Range Varmint reticle with a cartridge from the Group B cartridge chart, or if you have a cartridge that does not appear in one of the accompanying cartridge charts, the following method will provide you with a quick and easy way to sight-in.
