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<blockquote data-quote="kcebcj" data-source="post: 762668" data-attributes="member: 10391"><p>If you simply want to dial the scope what Broz says is right on. A simple clean Duplex cross hair is all you need. This is what I have been doing for the last 5 years with good success but am leaning towards a new Vortex HS FFP scope as I have concluded from my experiences the option of a quick holdover would be beneficial with my style of hunting and the kind of terrain.</p><p> </p><p> With a Front Focal Plane scope the sub tensions are correct on all powers were as with the Second Focal Plane scope they are only accurate at full power or like Broz says middle power and do the math.</p><p> </p><p> Your hunting style and terrain really will tell you what the best option of scope type would be for you. I hunt mainly between 4500-6000 feet big open south facing slopes and heavy timbered north slopes. A bull can be 100 yards or 450 yards in the timber moving or across the canyon at 800-1000 yard. You range the moving bull at 450 yards and a quick glance at the drop chart gives you the come up. With a FFP scope you can simply hold over even with the scope setting on its lowest power as it would be if you were in the timber or if time permits you can dial the come ups. With a SFP scope you would have to crank the scope to full power to use the hold over if in a hurry.</p><p> </p><p> Unless you practice a lot and really have your rifle wired anything over 450-500 yards should be dialed in my opinion but it is not a hard fast rule. Your skill level determines the choices. You can make it as complicated or as simple as you want. I like the "KISS" technique personally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kcebcj, post: 762668, member: 10391"] If you simply want to dial the scope what Broz says is right on. A simple clean Duplex cross hair is all you need. This is what I have been doing for the last 5 years with good success but am leaning towards a new Vortex HS FFP scope as I have concluded from my experiences the option of a quick holdover would be beneficial with my style of hunting and the kind of terrain. With a Front Focal Plane scope the sub tensions are correct on all powers were as with the Second Focal Plane scope they are only accurate at full power or like Broz says middle power and do the math. Your hunting style and terrain really will tell you what the best option of scope type would be for you. I hunt mainly between 4500-6000 feet big open south facing slopes and heavy timbered north slopes. A bull can be 100 yards or 450 yards in the timber moving or across the canyon at 800-1000 yard. You range the moving bull at 450 yards and a quick glance at the drop chart gives you the come up. With a FFP scope you can simply hold over even with the scope setting on its lowest power as it would be if you were in the timber or if time permits you can dial the come ups. With a SFP scope you would have to crank the scope to full power to use the hold over if in a hurry. Unless you practice a lot and really have your rifle wired anything over 450-500 yards should be dialed in my opinion but it is not a hard fast rule. Your skill level determines the choices. You can make it as complicated or as simple as you want. I like the "KISS" technique personally. [/QUOTE]
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