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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 407871" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>Better. I see you've got some equipment that provides really nice photos through your scopes, and there's nothing that speaks as informatively as some good photos. </p><p></p><p>When I used to holdover on my IOR reticle, I could understand some advantages to FFP. So if a guy wants to do that, there is the advantage that holdovers can be done on any power setting with FFP optics. But I started dialing turrets once I came to trust my turrets, and now prefer that approach. To my way of thinking, that's really the only advantage of FFP, since I use a Swaro LRF for distance. It's a far superior method of nailing down the range compared to guestimating with a reticle. I currently own two SFP Sightron SIII 6-24x50mm LRMD scopes. They can be purchased for about $750-800. I'm about to purchase a third. The glass (resolution) in one of mine is as good as my $1500 IOR scope for resolution, and it transmits light better than the IOR. In all honestly, the glass in my second SIII isn't as good, but I'm still using it - so it must be good enough for me. So for $2200, I can own three SIIIs in SFP and outfit three rifles, and be completely content with the quality of the glass. And since I prefer twisting turrets, <u>I experience no handicap</u> compared to the FFP scope. </p><p></p><p>Another big consideration for me is my rifles are kept light because all of my hunting is backpack hunting, walking miles and miles in the mountains with my camp on my back. The SIIIs weigh 21.7 oz compared to more than ~30 oz for the Vortex and Heritage models you've chosen. </p><p></p><p>Just a few points mentioned here to explain why some, including me, may prefer to go a different route. Doesn't mean I have strong negative feelings toward you or any other member. I'd still edit and delete your item 2), but it's your choice. It's possible to express the pros and cons without sniping at others in the process. All the pertinent information gets conveyed, without near the negative overtones.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 407871, member: 4191"] Better. I see you've got some equipment that provides really nice photos through your scopes, and there's nothing that speaks as informatively as some good photos. When I used to holdover on my IOR reticle, I could understand some advantages to FFP. So if a guy wants to do that, there is the advantage that holdovers can be done on any power setting with FFP optics. But I started dialing turrets once I came to trust my turrets, and now prefer that approach. To my way of thinking, that's really the only advantage of FFP, since I use a Swaro LRF for distance. It's a far superior method of nailing down the range compared to guestimating with a reticle. I currently own two SFP Sightron SIII 6-24x50mm LRMD scopes. They can be purchased for about $750-800. I'm about to purchase a third. The glass (resolution) in one of mine is as good as my $1500 IOR scope for resolution, and it transmits light better than the IOR. In all honestly, the glass in my second SIII isn't as good, but I'm still using it - so it must be good enough for me. So for $2200, I can own three SIIIs in SFP and outfit three rifles, and be completely content with the quality of the glass. And since I prefer twisting turrets, [U]I experience no handicap[/U] compared to the FFP scope. Another big consideration for me is my rifles are kept light because all of my hunting is backpack hunting, walking miles and miles in the mountains with my camp on my back. The SIIIs weigh 21.7 oz compared to more than ~30 oz for the Vortex and Heritage models you've chosen. Just a few points mentioned here to explain why some, including me, may prefer to go a different route. Doesn't mean I have strong negative feelings toward you or any other member. I'd still edit and delete your item 2), but it's your choice. It's possible to express the pros and cons without sniping at others in the process. All the pertinent information gets conveyed, without near the negative overtones. [/QUOTE]
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