Vortex 6x24x50 ffp MOA on its way!

[tikkat3270wsm]

gun)Well my wife bought me the scope described above for fathers day. Just found out it is on it's way! I can't wait till it gets here. I have done alot of research over the last year, and have found that for the money, I don't think you can get a better scope,W/all the bells and whistles. I bought a cheap Barska 4-16 x 50 for my 270wsm. It is what you would expect for $100.00 only worse. I shot my first groups at 300(1st time at that distance) and know with a better scope the groups will shrink(1.487, extreme spread). Will post a reveiw and more pics.as the weeks go on.

 

[Jon A]

Congrats! It's a very nice scope!

 

[timmyatnop]

Are the hash marks going to be one moa, when the scope is on 24 power.?

 

[brentc]

No, the hash marks are 2 MOA separation at all power levels on the FFP.

 

[timmyatnop]

Ok sound good .one moa would be better though.

 

[brentc]

Ok sound good .one moa would be better though.

I actually don't mind the 2 MOA separation for hunting, it keeps the reticle cleaner. Really though, using the reticle for holdover is secondary for me, I prefer to dial the turrets. However, I do like the quick shot capability of the MOA reticle for holdovers.

For the in between shots bracketing the animal between the 2 MOA hash marks shouldn't be an issue with big game, the smaller targets may be a problem.

For the really long shots you should have enough time to set up and dial the turret and hold dead on.

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

With the ballistic program , I will be able to dial up to what ever I need. Wont be using the hash marks much.gun)

 

[timmyatnop]

Oh I see your going to dial for wind drift then.

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

I will have to learn the way to use the hash 's , but thats half the fun. Thanks for asking.

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

So here are a few pics of my rig. Its not what most of you guys have , but I like it , and next year at this time it will look much different. I am going to get it re-barreled and re-stocked. For now it works, sub minute groups at 100 and not bad at 300 so far. . 450 -500 is what i am looking as of now.

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

Here r the pics.

 

[joseph]

I had Vortex make a custom turret for my 6-24 MOA FFP PST. All you have to do is range your target turn the turret to the yardage, hold for the wind and shoot.

Testing new Vortex custom turret. - Georgia Outdoor News Forum

joseph

 

[Forester]

I had Vortex make a custom turret for my 6-24 MOA FFP PST. All you have to do is range your target turn the turret to the yardage, hold for the wind and shoot.

Testing new Vortex custom turret. - Georgia Outdoor News Forum

joseph

That works too, as long as you hunt fairly predictable temperatures, altitude, and don't mind a new turret if you change loads.

 

[tikkat3270wsm]

That is half the fun! Besides ,with the ballistic program from Vortex, it takes alot of the guess work out. I will be sighting the new scope in tomorrow( 6/11/11) .Will let you guys know how i do.gun)