I am asking this question in regards to a VX 2 for high-power silhouette. I'm interested to know the advantages of one versus the other.

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the dot draws you eye focus to it, much like a red dot would. i really prefer the dot

I love the dot reticle. Allows me to focus my attention on one spot without the distraction of other clutter.

The Lee dot seems to have a great reputation, perhaps dating from when posts and plain crosshairs were about the only alternatives.

How are they for shooting varmints at long distances?

I love the dot and would get it on every scope if possible. I like the 1/8" dot myself.
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I have a fine crosshair in an older Leupold 24X benchrest scope when the 24X was the highest magnification they made. I think it is a 1/8 minute wide crosshair. (Not a duplex)

I also have a older but later model 36X Leupold benchrest scope with a 1/4 minute dot.

The fine crosshair kills my eyes. I like the 24X but it really needs a better reticle.
The dot is much easier on my eyes and I shoot smaller groups with that scope. It could be the magnification but I don't think so.

That said I also have a dot in a 3X Leupold M8 and it is too small for field use. I think there is something wrong with the scope and it needs to take a trip to Oregon for a new duplex reticle.

The only advantage of the Fine Duplex is that it does not over as much target if that suits you. Therefore it can allow for a more precision shot.

While the Leupold Fine Duplex is what I have in my higher power scope on my target/varmint 223 bolt rifle, I like the VX-6 so much that I am considering changing to a VX with the firedot and its more hunting style Duplex on that rifle too.

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Originally posted by sambarman338:
The Lee dot seems to have a great reputation, perhaps dating from when posts and plain crosshairs were about the only alternatives.

How are they for shooting varmints at long distances?

Not particularly well-adapted, in my opinion. When shooting at varmints you are almost always holding off -- either due to wind, or to distance, or both. The dot provides no visible reference for holdover or "Kentucky" windage. A Duplex crosshair provides some useful reference. A reticle like Leupold's Varmint Hunter or B&C is even better.

In instances where the dot is the exact point of aim on a target sufficiently larger than the dot, it can be helpful in providing a psychological surrogate for the bullet's impact point and thus may be helpful, particularly in offhand shooting.