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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
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First focal plain vs second focal plain
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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1819695" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>One is not better than the other. All boils down to shooter preferences. A FFP reticle can be difficult to see and acquire the center of the reticle on its lowest power settings.</p><p></p><p>PRS shooters tend to like FFP cause they shoot under time constraints and don't like to spend time dialing or being concerned with what power the scope is on. This works well for them because they are usually not shooting in low light/contrast conditions. Extreme precise shooting is not usually required as the targets are usually MOA or better.</p><p></p><p>Hunters often prefer SFP. They are not concerned in fast fire under time constraints AND often shoot in low light/contrast conditions. They usually have time to dial a solution (which can be more accurate at longer distances). Also, a SFP reticle is much easier to use in low light at close range, think deep woods in late evening.</p><p></p><p>Then again, for a hunter shooting running varmints at distance, a FFP would fit the circumstance better.</p><p></p><p>Really just depends on the type of shots you most often encounter.</p><p></p><p>Like the others said, TONS of opinions on topic can be found under with a quick search</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1819695, member: 74902"] One is not better than the other. All boils down to shooter preferences. A FFP reticle can be difficult to see and acquire the center of the reticle on its lowest power settings. PRS shooters tend to like FFP cause they shoot under time constraints and don't like to spend time dialing or being concerned with what power the scope is on. This works well for them because they are usually not shooting in low light/contrast conditions. Extreme precise shooting is not usually required as the targets are usually MOA or better. Hunters often prefer SFP. They are not concerned in fast fire under time constraints AND often shoot in low light/contrast conditions. They usually have time to dial a solution (which can be more accurate at longer distances). Also, a SFP reticle is much easier to use in low light at close range, think deep woods in late evening. Then again, for a hunter shooting running varmints at distance, a FFP would fit the circumstance better. Really just depends on the type of shots you most often encounter. Like the others said, TONS of opinions on topic can be found under with a quick search [/QUOTE]
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