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Need some help clarifying Vortex Viper PST or HST
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<blockquote data-quote="mncarpenter" data-source="post: 1161528" data-attributes="member: 79655"><p>I have the Viper PA 6.5x20x 44, the HS-lR FFP XLR MOA reticle 6x24, SWfA 3x15 FFP. Here is my take on it-SFP on anything up to 16x max, as I will likely crank it all the way up. The higher powered scopes in SFP aren't always accurate at highest magnification for instance the 6.5x20 PA mil dot reticle is accurate at 18x so how do you know if you are dead nuts on 18x? Using the Mil-hash reticle on the SWFA works well for hold-over shots, until you get down to about 10x or lower, when the hash marks start getting so tiny you can't tell one from the other. The 6x24 HS-LR hits the sweet spot for me, I like the XLR reticle a lot, and if I'm set on the lower powers, I'm probably shooting at MPBR distances anyway and come ups are a moot point,almost. Same is true with the SWFA 3x15, but not much room at the higher power end. </p><p>I think for hunting deer, yotes, etc, a SFP 3x15 or 4x16 BDC with custom turrets would be about perfect. Or even a generic MOA/MIl hash or dot reticle, since it basically a BDC Reticle for anything. A varmint scope, p-dogs, I really like the HSLR FFP, quick holdover shots are easy at known ranges ..knowing that no matter what power the scope is set at, it's always accurate. And watching them blow up at 24x is, well addicting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mncarpenter, post: 1161528, member: 79655"] I have the Viper PA 6.5x20x 44, the HS-lR FFP XLR MOA reticle 6x24, SWfA 3x15 FFP. Here is my take on it-SFP on anything up to 16x max, as I will likely crank it all the way up. The higher powered scopes in SFP aren't always accurate at highest magnification for instance the 6.5x20 PA mil dot reticle is accurate at 18x so how do you know if you are dead nuts on 18x? Using the Mil-hash reticle on the SWFA works well for hold-over shots, until you get down to about 10x or lower, when the hash marks start getting so tiny you can't tell one from the other. The 6x24 HS-LR hits the sweet spot for me, I like the XLR reticle a lot, and if I'm set on the lower powers, I'm probably shooting at MPBR distances anyway and come ups are a moot point,almost. Same is true with the SWFA 3x15, but not much room at the higher power end. I think for hunting deer, yotes, etc, a SFP 3x15 or 4x16 BDC with custom turrets would be about perfect. Or even a generic MOA/MIl hash or dot reticle, since it basically a BDC Reticle for anything. A varmint scope, p-dogs, I really like the HSLR FFP, quick holdover shots are easy at known ranges ..knowing that no matter what power the scope is set at, it's always accurate. And watching them blow up at 24x is, well addicting. [/QUOTE]
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