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SFP vs FFP for hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="SteveBurton" data-source="post: 2312586" data-attributes="member: 59541"><p>There really isn't any argument as it boils down to use case and personal preference. Comparing FFP to SFP in a few popular scopes will show you that there is no difference in size or weight so that point is moot. Buy scopes in both flavors, go shoot them and decide for yourself. I own both and use them for different purposes.</p><p>My PRS rifle has a FFP in MILs. My magnification is dialed up higher so I can see the sustentions easily. Most people shoot MILs so that is what the spotters are calling out. This keeps me from having to do math in my head.</p><p>All of my hunting scopes are SFP in MOA. I grew up using this type of scope so it's more natural to me. I hunt in thick timber and brush back East and also wide open areas in the West. Shots range from 20 yards to my current farthest of 635 yards. I keep my magnification dialed low so I want a scope with a fixed reticle in case I have a quick shot up close. Shots back East can happen in a matter of seconds where as out West you have several minutes to hours to prepare.</p><p>If all of your hunting was only at long ranges and you had time to setup for the shot, I can see the justification for a FFP.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteveBurton, post: 2312586, member: 59541"] There really isn't any argument as it boils down to use case and personal preference. Comparing FFP to SFP in a few popular scopes will show you that there is no difference in size or weight so that point is moot. Buy scopes in both flavors, go shoot them and decide for yourself. I own both and use them for different purposes. My PRS rifle has a FFP in MILs. My magnification is dialed up higher so I can see the sustentions easily. Most people shoot MILs so that is what the spotters are calling out. This keeps me from having to do math in my head. All of my hunting scopes are SFP in MOA. I grew up using this type of scope so it's more natural to me. I hunt in thick timber and brush back East and also wide open areas in the West. Shots range from 20 yards to my current farthest of 635 yards. I keep my magnification dialed low so I want a scope with a fixed reticle in case I have a quick shot up close. Shots back East can happen in a matter of seconds where as out West you have several minutes to hours to prepare. If all of your hunting was only at long ranges and you had time to setup for the shot, I can see the justification for a FFP. [/QUOTE]
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