trucraft Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Really considering investing in a kahles k624i 6-24x56 for my new 7mm. The rifle will be used mostly as longrange hunting rig and secondly for target. I know you use one Edi on your hunting rifle. What ret are you guys using and how do you get on with it? I know full well that these are great scope its just the choice of reticle I'm no sure about. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatzi Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I memory serves mine was a standard mildot but my eyes dont like reticles that are very fine so i suspect you may want the finer one. Good illumination means you wont lose it in dim light for hunting. The scope has impressed me with its fantastic value for money and decent warranty where others are priced very 'proudly' with rubbish warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I hear some preferring the Mil 4 reticule to the mil3, might therefore have the better re-sale value. I have the mil3 which might be the heavier version. Don't have the specs of the mil4 to hand and can't really compare. What astonishes me about this scope is that I seem to shoot very well with it. Hunting or target. The slightly heavier reticule which is also only 5mm line thickness at 100m suits me well also for quick off-hand shot at close range deer. I also had no problems shooting clays at 600m. Took a nice sika stag first of Sept, downhill shot 300m.and managed to scrape the spine as intended with a high lung shot so that the animal does not run. Don't use the illumination much on the scope expect at last light. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Looks like a perfect execution of the high lung shot Edi, always a favourite of mine. Out of interest what rings are you using please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Have a set of badger mounts. Not the lightest but seem to be well made and sturdy. Badger even sent me some spare screws after one was lost. In the past I have had one or two bad shots that went too far back just under the spine and the animal also dropped on the spot. I like using the high lung position when the animal has to drop where it is. In this case we had no dog along. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 DRT Edi,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Ronin, just booked him into the freezer..... had a look at the reticule options they offer for the 624i MSR looks very interesting as well as the mil4, both have a 4mm at 100m thick line vs 5mm for the mil 3. The 1/2mil spacing might be an advantage for precision work. Looking at them I am glad that I have the mil3. Just a bit simpler. edi http://www.kahles.at/de/produkte/competition-k/absehen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Off topic (well off brand) I looked through the FFP March 5-40x56 Scope while in New Mexico, 1/8th MOA ajustment and FM2 reticule which is just about as perfect a ret as ive ever seen. Would be nice if they did a .05 mil adjustment turret. The clarity of the optics was stunning....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Ronin, March do a .05 mil turret and the floating dot is beautiful. Just a shame they don't do it on the 2.5-24x44. On the other foot if only Khales would use a floating dot like the IOR MP8 ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Check out the AMR. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanx Edi, Mil3 and mil4 look like the best for me. I think I need to get my hands on one to see if the finer ret is workable. I imagine it will be particularly with the illumination on. Nice stag by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Picked up this bad boy on Thursday after seeing it on the shelf of my local shop. Fact that it has Mil4 ret and that they did me a sweet trade in on my old Leupold MK4 clinched it. well chuffed, can't wait to mount it now. Thanx for all the advice lads, holding you responsible for a large hole in my wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm sure you'll love it. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Looks a very nice piece of kit, whats the average shelf price on one of these then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Looks a very nice piece of kit, whats the average shelf price on one of these then. Not too many places seem to have them in stock. Uttings is your cheapest by a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I've just discovered the Mil 6 ret. God dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 The mil6 looks a bit busy, have you seen the AMR reticle that DTA use? I want to see one in the flesh but they look a better thought out design and less cluttered to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I am biased of course but I used the mil 6 for a while and didn't get on with it. Much prefer our AMR. Mike are you going to the MQC? I will have the AMR on the rifle at that. ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Quite a price diff though though when you pick up the mil4 and 3 for 1800 ish. The dta ret looks good but it prices itself out of contention, lots of extra dough for just a different ret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 There isn't any price difference on the AMR, it is the same price as the other K624i scopes. ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Ewen, unfortunately not doing the MQC this time due to family commitments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Evening gents. I must say I am torn between the mil 6 and the AMR. The deal breaker for me is the open centre on the AMR. I love the centre dot on the mil 6. I might have to wait and see if they come up with a best of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi Dave, if you want a squint through the AMR give me a shout. Ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've tested the Mil 6 and found: Centre dot disappears against an unsettled background; best suited for paper where it offers very quick confirmation of the sight picture. My default response to the above is turn on the light, but in the Mil 6 there's just so much light you loose the optical qualities. The pyramids around the dot is just soooo much brighter than the dot. The lower section of the reticle doesn't correspond to the turrets. Love the scope, but would never choose a Mil 6. MSR would be my preference if stalking is involved in the scope use. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmNjm9V--0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 That's interesting, if the reticle doesn't match the turrets ? Dave you are welcome to come over and squint through the mil4. In fact it's not on a rifle at the moment so if you want to try it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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