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Need advice for scope ffp vs sfp. Read everything i could. Simple question
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<blockquote data-quote="Shooter J" data-source="post: 2408213" data-attributes="member: 121766"><p>A lot of great suggestions here. For me I like FFP scopes for where I hunt. I never need to use the reticle for finding a distance, I use a range finder. However if you find yourself in a situation that you need to use your reticle for the wind FFP is a big help. Yes you can dial the wind, spot your impact/miss and make an adjustment, but with a SFP scope those subtensions are only accuate if you do not change your magnification.</p><p></p><p>If you are in an area that never experiences much wind it may not be that big of a deal. But what if you get invited on a hunt in a different state that you cannot pass up. You might not be taking farther shots generally, but if that ever changes having that option can be a bonus.</p><p></p><p>If you use a ballistic calculator and it provides you with a solution for elevation and windage, the FFP will allow for a hold without even needing to adjust the elevation or windage know. This of course also depends on what reticle you have.</p><p></p><p>The ultimate bottom line for me is really understand and practice with the gear you have. I just have way too much experience with folks who bought a SFP and wished later they had a FFP scope. Again in Colorado we can have some longer shots. There is no perfect solution to every situation. But definitely having a lot of practice and understanding of whatever gear you end up with is always a good thing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shooter J, post: 2408213, member: 121766"] A lot of great suggestions here. For me I like FFP scopes for where I hunt. I never need to use the reticle for finding a distance, I use a range finder. However if you find yourself in a situation that you need to use your reticle for the wind FFP is a big help. Yes you can dial the wind, spot your impact/miss and make an adjustment, but with a SFP scope those subtensions are only accuate if you do not change your magnification. If you are in an area that never experiences much wind it may not be that big of a deal. But what if you get invited on a hunt in a different state that you cannot pass up. You might not be taking farther shots generally, but if that ever changes having that option can be a bonus. If you use a ballistic calculator and it provides you with a solution for elevation and windage, the FFP will allow for a hold without even needing to adjust the elevation or windage know. This of course also depends on what reticle you have. The ultimate bottom line for me is really understand and practice with the gear you have. I just have way too much experience with folks who bought a SFP and wished later they had a FFP scope. Again in Colorado we can have some longer shots. There is no perfect solution to every situation. But definitely having a lot of practice and understanding of whatever gear you end up with is always a good thing. [/QUOTE]
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