This review is for the 5-25x56mm FFP Titan with the MRAD 2D reticle (the Christmas Tree Ret). This is an unbelievable value, especially at the Black Friday sale price I purchased it. Yes, it is a little heavy (39 ounces, due to the 17 lenses inside of it) but my shooting is bipod- and tripod-based so the added weight is less significant to me.
PROs:
* The Glass is GREAT (ED Glass)
* The Reticle is FULLY illuminated. It is more than eye candy, it is functional/usable. I love this Ret! I could not ask for more on this on.
* All controls are knurled and stiff to prevent slippage during high recoil sessions
* The Turrets do not *seem* mushy to me. I've only used mine for a week and they both feel crisp. I watched four reviews on this scope before I bought it so I was prepared for whatever "mushy" means but to me, it feels GREAT!
* Comes with Bikini covers, polishing cloth and scope caps. All work well.
CONS:
* The weight is 39 ounces. That is over 2lbs. If the mission is trekking through the woods for hunting over miles, I'd gladly pay twice as much for the Nexus which simplifies the Ret AND (more importantly) sheds the weight (due to the 17 lenses in the Titan) in an even lighter and smaller package. For mostly target shooting, I think the Titan is the better buy of the two.
* The Eye Relief (I don't know the proper terminology for this) is something like 3.25 to 3.75 but it feels more like 0.25 inches and side to side is worse. For the money I paid, I'm as hap...
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