Long-range shooting continues to explode across the US. And more and more shooters are learning the details of what it takes to succeed in this sport. One of those details is the reticle you choose and how it aids in your ability to shoot accurately.
The main aspect of an effective reticle is the aiming point and how it appears on the target at all distances. In this blog, we will discuss the top 3 benefits of a floating center dot and why it may be your best solution for improving accuracy at long-range.
A floating center dot might be your best solution for improving accuracy long-range.
Covers Less of the Target
Have you ever struggled to see the target because its covered by the reticle? The .04 MRAD or .14 MOA Floating Center Dot does not obscure the target regardless of the size or distance. Even with a standard “connected” reticle and a very fine crosshair, it is hard to see where the reticle is on the target. That's because a portion of the target is covered by the thickness of the reticle itself. The floating dot covers less allowing more precise placement of the reticle.
Precise Aiming Point
Probably one of the biggest benefits of the floating center dot is that it provides an extremely precise aiming point. After attending my first long-range shooting school in PA, I quickly realized that small dot allowed me to be precise even at a distance beyond 1,000 yards. When shooting small targets at extended ranges, the Floating Center Dot allows precision aiming while standard reticles tend to cover more of the target. When you need to hold slightly left or right of the target for windage correction, the open area around the center dot allows you to see exactly where you are with virtually no obstructed view of the target unlike like a standard connected reticle.
A floating center dot provides an extremely precise aiming point.
Ease of Centering
When shooting at circular bullseyes, the floating center dot allows you to center the reticle more precisely. This is because you are placing a round object within a round object. With standard type crosshairs, a circular bullseye becomes harder to find. When shooting benchrest at our local club, the center dot is much easier to use on the circular bullseye targets. When I went from the standard MOA reticle to the ELR or PRS reticles with the floating center dot, my score immediately went up.
Here are 4 Long-Range Rifle Scope's that feature the floating center dot: