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<blockquote data-quote="SouthTXBowhunter" data-source="post: 1293122" data-attributes="member: 13266"><p>I have been preferring 2nd focal plane scopes but I'm going to be curious to hear the replies because I'm stepping up my game with a custom rifle build and I'm in the market for a new scope. I'm reconsidering the 1st focal plane option. All of my rifle scopes, except one, to this point max out at 18x and my thinking has been that I'm ALWAYS shooting and ranging at max power anyway. So, I didn't see much point in spending the extra $$ on a first focal place scope; or in having to deal with ridiculously fine crosshairs at low powers. Now, when I bought my Leupold VX6 that goes to 24x I began to see where the FFP might be an advantage because there are times where I'm not shooting at that max power. I'm currently considering buying a Vortex AMG for a lightweight custom build I have in progress. I won't have a choice of 2nd focal plane in that case; but I know I'll want a FFP reticle on a scope that goes to 27x because I will do plenty of shooting/hunting where that's more optical power than I will need or want. </p><p></p><p>So, I wouldn't be looking for a FFP option in the scopes you mentioned. It's really just a matter of personal preference, though. I'm sure there will be other guys who feel differently. There's no "right" or "wrong" answer to your question. Take all the input and make a decision based on your particular needs and intentions.</p><p></p><p>If you DO decide to get a FFP scope, I would HIGHLY recommend a model with an illuminated reticle! No way I'd own a non illuminated hunting scope that was FFP.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SouthTXBowhunter, post: 1293122, member: 13266"] I have been preferring 2nd focal plane scopes but I'm going to be curious to hear the replies because I'm stepping up my game with a custom rifle build and I'm in the market for a new scope. I'm reconsidering the 1st focal plane option. All of my rifle scopes, except one, to this point max out at 18x and my thinking has been that I'm ALWAYS shooting and ranging at max power anyway. So, I didn't see much point in spending the extra $$ on a first focal place scope; or in having to deal with ridiculously fine crosshairs at low powers. Now, when I bought my Leupold VX6 that goes to 24x I began to see where the FFP might be an advantage because there are times where I'm not shooting at that max power. I'm currently considering buying a Vortex AMG for a lightweight custom build I have in progress. I won't have a choice of 2nd focal plane in that case; but I know I'll want a FFP reticle on a scope that goes to 27x because I will do plenty of shooting/hunting where that's more optical power than I will need or want. So, I wouldn't be looking for a FFP option in the scopes you mentioned. It's really just a matter of personal preference, though. I'm sure there will be other guys who feel differently. There's no "right" or "wrong" answer to your question. Take all the input and make a decision based on your particular needs and intentions. If you DO decide to get a FFP scope, I would HIGHLY recommend a model with an illuminated reticle! No way I'd own a non illuminated hunting scope that was FFP. [/QUOTE]
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