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FFP scope for an elk rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Starbuck" data-source="post: 2447875" data-attributes="member: 120719"><p>Another vote for the LRHS/LRTS. I have several in each 3-12 and 4.5-18. I like both configurations a lot, but like the 3-12's better. Price is really not an issue for me. </p><p></p><p>There's not much else that comes close for size/reticle usability/ tracking reliability, IME. Would be nice if they had a locking turret, but I haven't really had trouble with ghost turning. </p><p></p><p>I was interested in the new ffp Tracts, but their reticle really missed the boat. I can't imagine it's visible much below 6x. Who needs 9 mils windage this side of a 1000yd shot in a tornado? Likewise, who needs 10 mil holdover without anything nearby for wind? Note to Tract, in a hunting FFP, Give 5 mils each direction from center and make the crosswires heavy so that you can bracket game up close on low power. Put something like the THLR as an option. </p><p></p><p>If you want to trim some weight and still have a rugged scope, take a look at the swfa 3-9. Elk are big. If you seriously can't hit one at 9x, it's way, way too far. Less X is more better for shots on big game in open country. Gives you a better chance of seeing impact and game reaction.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Starbuck, post: 2447875, member: 120719"] Another vote for the LRHS/LRTS. I have several in each 3-12 and 4.5-18. I like both configurations a lot, but like the 3-12's better. Price is really not an issue for me. There's not much else that comes close for size/reticle usability/ tracking reliability, IME. Would be nice if they had a locking turret, but I haven't really had trouble with ghost turning. I was interested in the new ffp Tracts, but their reticle really missed the boat. I can't imagine it's visible much below 6x. Who needs 9 mils windage this side of a 1000yd shot in a tornado? Likewise, who needs 10 mil holdover without anything nearby for wind? Note to Tract, in a hunting FFP, Give 5 mils each direction from center and make the crosswires heavy so that you can bracket game up close on low power. Put something like the THLR as an option. If you want to trim some weight and still have a rugged scope, take a look at the swfa 3-9. Elk are big. If you seriously can't hit one at 9x, it's way, way too far. Less X is more better for shots on big game in open country. Gives you a better chance of seeing impact and game reaction. [/QUOTE]
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