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Experienced Shooter with questions on First vs. Second FFP.
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<blockquote data-quote="westcliffe01" data-source="post: 1075004" data-attributes="member: 35183"><p>At low magnification the FFP reticle is like a plex reticle. Plenty people swear by them for any range. "I" don't take long range shots needing accurate holdover at 4x magnification... do you ? And if the answer is yes, then handle your holdover like those who have plex reticles do, which is to dial. After about mid range magnification, which should be about the magnification of an ordinary pair of binoculars (6-10x) you should be able to start making out the reticle markings and all it takes is a twist of the wrist to bring the magnification to 10x+ in which case you will be able to make out the reticle just fine and "to me" is a more appropriate magnification for a longer range shot.</p><p></p><p>My targets are coyotes and my "long range" shots are 350-400 yards and I have no regrets with my 2 Viper FFP scopes. Yes, I do not use 24x magnification since the exit pupil is too small and eye placement too critical, but the darned thing cost me $750 vs $1750... That will keep me in reloading components and replacement barrels for a while.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="westcliffe01, post: 1075004, member: 35183"] At low magnification the FFP reticle is like a plex reticle. Plenty people swear by them for any range. "I" don't take long range shots needing accurate holdover at 4x magnification... do you ? And if the answer is yes, then handle your holdover like those who have plex reticles do, which is to dial. After about mid range magnification, which should be about the magnification of an ordinary pair of binoculars (6-10x) you should be able to start making out the reticle markings and all it takes is a twist of the wrist to bring the magnification to 10x+ in which case you will be able to make out the reticle just fine and "to me" is a more appropriate magnification for a longer range shot. My targets are coyotes and my "long range" shots are 350-400 yards and I have no regrets with my 2 Viper FFP scopes. Yes, I do not use 24x magnification since the exit pupil is too small and eye placement too critical, but the darned thing cost me $750 vs $1750... That will keep me in reloading components and replacement barrels for a while. [/QUOTE]
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