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FFP vs SFP
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<blockquote data-quote="entoptics" data-source="post: 1867973" data-attributes="member: 104268"><p>I prefer FFP, but only if the reticle thickness is fine enough for max power, and has illumination. If the scope has 4X-6X zoom range, it's impossible to get a "baby bear's soup" sized reticle. If it's easily visible at the low end, it's too fat at the high end, and vice versa.</p><p></p><p>I find that illumination all but eliminates this issue. By turning the light on, you can EASILY see the reticle at low mag, and use it as a "red dot" with both eyes open for close work. You don't even really have to zoom out. Just use your off eye to see target, and scope eye to see reticle. Basically like shooting a shotgun.</p><p></p><p>Regardless, it's important to get an idea of the reticle size before purchasing. I have an Athlon Ares 2.5-15 FFP, and it's a great scope, but the reticle is seriously obese at 15X. Conversely, a buddy had a FFP Vortex 2.5-10X and it's reticle was so fine, it was almost hard to see at 10X. It had no illumination either, and he eventually sold it due to the difficulty picking up the reticle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="entoptics, post: 1867973, member: 104268"] I prefer FFP, but only if the reticle thickness is fine enough for max power, and has illumination. If the scope has 4X-6X zoom range, it's impossible to get a "baby bear's soup" sized reticle. If it's easily visible at the low end, it's too fat at the high end, and vice versa. I find that illumination all but eliminates this issue. By turning the light on, you can EASILY see the reticle at low mag, and use it as a "red dot" with both eyes open for close work. You don't even really have to zoom out. Just use your off eye to see target, and scope eye to see reticle. Basically like shooting a shotgun. Regardless, it's important to get an idea of the reticle size before purchasing. I have an Athlon Ares 2.5-15 FFP, and it's a great scope, but the reticle is seriously obese at 15X. Conversely, a buddy had a FFP Vortex 2.5-10X and it's reticle was so fine, it was almost hard to see at 10X. It had no illumination either, and he eventually sold it due to the difficulty picking up the reticle. [/QUOTE]
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