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    Snowboy replied to the thread FFP scope?.
    I just ordered my first ffp scope 5-25 X56. I am over 70 but am looking forward to learning how these differ from the sfp. I will never...
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    Snowboy reacted to akmtnhnt's post in the thread FFP scope? with Like Like.
    So less than 3 mils of wind.
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    Snowboy replied to the thread FFP scope?.
    Thank you for your service sir.
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    Snowboy replied to the thread FFP scope?.
    Sorry it was only 440 yds and snowing the last time.
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    Snowboy replied to the thread FFP scope?.
    I have shot several big game animals in 30+ mph crosswinds and with a sfp scope. The key is knowing your cartridge and actually shooting...
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    Snowboy replied to the thread FFP scope?.
    Cabin time is precious for the Social time together. The older I get the more I appreciate it.
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    Snowboy reacted to Teri Anne's post in the thread FFP scope? with Like Like.
    Interesting diagnosis, but some of your comments are not relevant to most hunters, at least in my hunting circle. To start out with I...
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    Snowboy reacted to akmtnhnt's post in the thread FFP scope? with Like Like.
    The only reason FFP isn't used near as much in hunting is because there's almost no FFP reticle out there that is designed for hunting...
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    Snowboy replied to the thread FFP scope?.
    Some scopes are better than others for this purpose. Compare apples to apples iron sights means low power scopes foe a proper comparison.
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    Snowboy replied to the thread FFP scope?.
    The right scope is just as fast as iron sights in heavy brush and the magnification is a bonus if you are looking for antlers. I use a...
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    Snowboy reacted to Marine sniper's post in the thread FFP scope? with Like Like.
    I don't like FFP scopes for hunting, there will be power ranges where you will hate the size of the reticle. For me; competition and...
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    Snowboy reacted to 65x55Shooter's post in the thread FFP scope? with Like Like.
    I’m like you…I generally use a SFP (4-12 or 4-16x) scope for hunting and carry it at the lowest power when I’m moving. The situation...
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    Snowboy reacted to archeratlrg's post in the thread 7 mm rem mag and ramshot grand with Like Like.
    I've been shooting this load, and straight H4831 in this rifle for over 50cyears, with no issues. I have spoken with Hodgdon techs...
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    Snowboy replied to the thread largest case per caliber choice?.
    See what those 6.5 guys started!
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    Snowboy reacted to blksno's post in the thread largest case per caliber choice? with Like Like.
    1. Suppressor 2. Modern cartridge selections 3. Improved understanding of internal and external ballistics, advanced barrel...
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