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FFP VS SFP need a answer
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<blockquote data-quote="DartonJager" data-source="post: 1289774" data-attributes="member: 95733"><p>[</p><p><em>Which is best for you would depend on the type of shooting you do. I you like to use the reticle for holdover on long shots that are often quicker shots, and don't use the scope much for close range in low light conditions, a FFP would probably be kinda nice. A lot of the "Precision Rifle" shooters like them because they have time constraints.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>SFP works great at low magnification in low light because the reticle is often easier to see. The reticle also doesn't cover as much of the target a high magnification due the fact that the reticle is not usually as thick at higher magnifications. Though neither would obscure the vitals at 600 yards or whatever. The SFP would allow for more precise aiming though. Like they say: aim small miss small.</em></p><p><em></em> </p><p>I would without doubt be using the rifle as much maybe more at distances of 100-400 VS 400-600 yards. Shots beyond 300 yards would be made on white tails or elk ONLY if I couldn't get closer. My experience has taught me elk hunting will likely be where I will most likely encounter longer range shot situations.</p><p> </p><p>Basically I am trying to pick the best all around reticle system for hunting deer and elk from 50-600 yards and still be able to make quick shots in low light or heavy timber conditions at close range. </p><p> </p><p>Typically I leave my scope set on it's lowest power setting and don't change it unless conditions warrant it like a shot at or over 250-300 yards. I am going to also invest in a SIG KILO 2000 LRF as my 15yr old Bushnell is finally fritzing and it at best was only good to 400yrds under ideal conditions.</p><p> </p><p>I place 99% of my stands so as to hunt the woods as well as open fields, and I still hunt wooded areas almost daily while deer hunting, and while elk hunting I go where the elk are and my best bull a beautiful 6x6, I shot at 60 yards or less in the wee hours of the morning in low light heavy dark timber while he was moving in mid bugle no less.</p><p> </p><p>So one can understand why my hunting style mandates a scope that is as applicable and capable at short range as it is at long range, hence the preference for 2-10x or 3-15x scopes and no use for even a 5x or above minimum power scope. </p><p> </p><p>Lastly I would only take shots from 400-600 yards under near ideal conditions those conditions being enough time to find and use a solid rest, LRF the exact DTT and wind is mild to slight. I have made NO BS offhand shots on deer with a sling out to 168 LRF confirmed yards, and I have proven to myself I can hot objects as small as a Coalman fuel can at 400 yards while shooting off my pack or my shooting sticks pretty much at will, so I have some idea what I'm doing. I just need a better scope to enable me to take my shooting to a slightly higher level. </p><p> </p><p>Never thought picking out a scope would be this involved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DartonJager, post: 1289774, member: 95733"] [ [I]Which is best for you would depend on the type of shooting you do. I you like to use the reticle for holdover on long shots that are often quicker shots, and don't use the scope much for close range in low light conditions, a FFP would probably be kinda nice. A lot of the "Precision Rifle" shooters like them because they have time constraints. SFP works great at low magnification in low light because the reticle is often easier to see. The reticle also doesn't cover as much of the target a high magnification due the fact that the reticle is not usually as thick at higher magnifications. Though neither would obscure the vitals at 600 yards or whatever. The SFP would allow for more precise aiming though. Like they say: aim small miss small. [/I] I would without doubt be using the rifle as much maybe more at distances of 100-400 VS 400-600 yards. Shots beyond 300 yards would be made on white tails or elk ONLY if I couldn't get closer. My experience has taught me elk hunting will likely be where I will most likely encounter longer range shot situations. Basically I am trying to pick the best all around reticle system for hunting deer and elk from 50-600 yards and still be able to make quick shots in low light or heavy timber conditions at close range. Typically I leave my scope set on it's lowest power setting and don't change it unless conditions warrant it like a shot at or over 250-300 yards. I am going to also invest in a SIG KILO 2000 LRF as my 15yr old Bushnell is finally fritzing and it at best was only good to 400yrds under ideal conditions. I place 99% of my stands so as to hunt the woods as well as open fields, and I still hunt wooded areas almost daily while deer hunting, and while elk hunting I go where the elk are and my best bull a beautiful 6x6, I shot at 60 yards or less in the wee hours of the morning in low light heavy dark timber while he was moving in mid bugle no less. So one can understand why my hunting style mandates a scope that is as applicable and capable at short range as it is at long range, hence the preference for 2-10x or 3-15x scopes and no use for even a 5x or above minimum power scope. Lastly I would only take shots from 400-600 yards under near ideal conditions those conditions being enough time to find and use a solid rest, LRF the exact DTT and wind is mild to slight. I have made NO BS offhand shots on deer with a sling out to 168 LRF confirmed yards, and I have proven to myself I can hot objects as small as a Coalman fuel can at 400 yards while shooting off my pack or my shooting sticks pretty much at will, so I have some idea what I'm doing. I just need a better scope to enable me to take my shooting to a slightly higher level. Never thought picking out a scope would be this involved. [/QUOTE]
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