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Swarovski X5i vs SB Exos vs NF NX8 vs Zeiss V6
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<blockquote data-quote="jfolanddvm" data-source="post: 2586968" data-attributes="member: 70626"><p>I have not had any issues hunting with FFP. I also keep them at the lowest power setting while hunting and just dial up power if necessary for longer shots. I have not found it necessary to use the illumination for the low power settings. It basically is similar to a duplex reticle with a very fine center. You can't easily see the numbers or count the hash marks on the reticle at the lowest settings, but then, that's not really necessary - you can see the center cross, and that's all that's necessary for quick, close up shots. 3 weeks ago, I shot a really nice Nyala in SA at 256 yds. We were hunting in very thick cover and we saw him cross through a small opening on the opposite hillside. My PH glassed him and told me I needed to hurry and get on him, because he was a special one. No time to range or dial scope, but I knew he was probably inside 300 yards, so just threw the rifle on the sticks, held on the shoulder, and pulled the trigger. Didn't even realize until after the shot that my scope was still on the lowest power setting. Sometimes, I think I shoot better at the lower setting, because I'm not worried about the small degree of movement in the scope that you notice at the higher magnification....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jfolanddvm, post: 2586968, member: 70626"] I have not had any issues hunting with FFP. I also keep them at the lowest power setting while hunting and just dial up power if necessary for longer shots. I have not found it necessary to use the illumination for the low power settings. It basically is similar to a duplex reticle with a very fine center. You can't easily see the numbers or count the hash marks on the reticle at the lowest settings, but then, that's not really necessary - you can see the center cross, and that's all that's necessary for quick, close up shots. 3 weeks ago, I shot a really nice Nyala in SA at 256 yds. We were hunting in very thick cover and we saw him cross through a small opening on the opposite hillside. My PH glassed him and told me I needed to hurry and get on him, because he was a special one. No time to range or dial scope, but I knew he was probably inside 300 yards, so just threw the rifle on the sticks, held on the shoulder, and pulled the trigger. Didn't even realize until after the shot that my scope was still on the lowest power setting. Sometimes, I think I shoot better at the lower setting, because I'm not worried about the small degree of movement in the scope that you notice at the higher magnification.... [/QUOTE]
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