Since there has been so much interest in low power variables on the forum recently, I'm interested in hearing what everyone thinks is the optimal reticle.
I've tried a number of different options including optics with daylight visible dots, and I've concluded (at least for now :P) that my preference is for a bold reticle on 1x that is usable with or without illumination, but still provides for accurate hold-overs at max power. My personal favorite reticles so far have been the SWFA 1-4 circle and the USO DFP 1-4 segmented circle. I think Nightforce could produce the optimal reticle for it's upcoming 1-6/8 if it uses the segmented circle and centering lines from the current FC-3G but increases the size of the circle to provided for a simplified 10 or so mil christmas tree inside the circle (20ish mils total circle size like the SWFA 1-4).
Whether the tree is actual Horus or not is irrelevant, but I'd prefer a simplified tree like the GAP G2.
What would you like to see in a low power variable reticle?