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Post by cowhunter on Mar 2, 2015 13:05:04 GMT -5
I saw a decent SWFA review but didn't know where to buy them. I guess you just buy them on line. As to the Viper, I see that to get the FFP model you have to pay several hundred more. It it worth it to get the Front Focal Plane model?
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Post by Richard on Mar 2, 2015 14:57:55 GMT -5
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Post by fishhawk on Mar 2, 2015 17:17:21 GMT -5
Phil, if you don't already know, first focal plane makes the reticle usable with all the power settings. Where as a non ffp with variable power only is accurate at a given power setting. Most mildot's are setup for 10X (1/2 mils and other powers are possible too). My leupold VX III that tops out at 14x with a Boone and Crockett works at something around 12x. On a FFP scope, the reticle changes size to the viewer as the power is changed. Some FFP's with high power settings get virtually impossible to use because the reticle gets very small.
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Post by 7mmfreak on Mar 5, 2015 12:05:45 GMT -5
I keep hearing that but have yet to run into that problem.
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Post by cowhunter on Mar 5, 2015 12:31:43 GMT -5
Thanks Fishy. Now I know I don't need Front focus if I'm only going to turn my turrets. If I intended to use mil dots I might need ffp.
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Post by 7mmfreak on Mar 5, 2015 15:55:43 GMT -5
With FFP the biggest issue is initial setup; they are more sensitive to diopter adhustment. It will create demons that shouldn't exist.
Even if I dial elevation (which I almost never do) I prefer FFP because I rarely shoot max magnification and I always hold wind. I guess if I shot BR or a similar game, and dialed both elevation and wind, I might like SFP for finer reticle but I have not had an issue with a fixed subtension reticle.
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