Jeff,

I am using a baseplate compass and have the Silva Ranger too.

I teach map and compass classes and ocassionally a student will bring in the lensatic type. Generally the lensatic brought it are not of good quality and are not suitable for military use.

Hence my question.

I find that the baseplate compass is easy for most folks to learn to use and can be quickly adjusted for declination.

All the best,

Blake
www.outdoorquest.biz