Basspro messed up - Leupold XV6

Trushot said:

This all makes sense.

But question from a learning standpoint - if the scope is SFP I still struggle to trust the reticle without doing the calculations first. Even for wind adjustments wouldn't it change depending on my zoom?

Hope this question makes sense. I'm new to long range shooting.

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Yes the subtension are only accurate at a particular magnification. If you want to use the reticle without thinking about what you're doing, then you'll want to use a 1st focal.

Which could lead to a broader discussion of reticle uses. The whole point of a reticle is to be used as measuring scale, either for shot drop, wind, or to apply correction.

Guys love their SFP scopes, but if you look at how they are shooting then it starts to make more sense why. The conclusion in example is how they shoot isn't how I shoot, so naturally I don't own many SPF anymore. The ones I do are fixed 10x for nostalgia.

Just keep that in mind when you're learning, people have different practices and simplicities.

So you got the truckster instead of what you ordered?

I'd keep the TMOA.

Why??
It's illuminated, so you still have lighted reticle but also the option of using the MOA reticle for drop/wind for long shots at high magnification.
You don't need drop/wind holds at short range anyhow so you can zoom out for better field of view and still have a visible reticle.

My .02

Trushot said:

This all makes sense.

But question from a learning standpoint - if the scope is SFP I still struggle to trust the reticle without doing the calculations first. Even for wind adjustments wouldn't it change depending on my zoom?

Hope this question makes sense. I'm new to long range shooting.

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I'm a SFP user for hunting… but I also use 15x max zoom scopes for hunting.

I removed my MK5 3.6-18 because, although it's a good scope, the reticle is very fine-unreadable at low mag and grows too thick for precision at high mag.
SFP scopes still present a good reticle view at low mag for closer shots where you don't need drop/wind holds anyhow.

You will find arguments from both FFP and SFP users.

Trushot said:

This all makes sense.

But question from a learning standpoint - if the scope is SFP I still struggle to trust the reticle without doing the calculations first. Even for wind adjustments wouldn't it change depending on my zoom?

Hope this question makes sense. I'm new to long range shooting.

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It boils down to personal preference.

Trushot said:

This all makes sense.

But question from a learning standpoint - if the scope is SFP I still struggle to trust the reticle without doing the calculations first. Even for wind adjustments wouldn't it change depending on my zoom?

Hope this question makes sense. I'm new to long range shooting.

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My 2 cents. Every rifle I hunt with over 300 yards is FFP. Reason being, less changes in calculations, less room for error when under pressure. I shoot my 4-16 Sig Tango out to 1100 with no issues. Other rifles for short range, it's all about glass quality, the rest is simple at a close distance. The reticle is personal preference. I do prefer a wind reticle, as I usually dial elevation and hold wind.