FFP scope?

[azarcher10x]

Right I know it varies. That's why I specified 4x16. I do not like real high power scopes. All my hunting is done 700yds and in. With most shots under 300yd. The videos I've seen the retical is so small on lower power seems useless. Are the retical designs made where the rectical is in relationship to magnification power? In other words, if power is at 8 on 16 power max it would roughly equal retical size at 12 in 24 power? Or does the rectical just keep getting bigger in 24?

The reticle continues to zoom...

 

[65x55Shooter]

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 determines if I can or need to increase the magnification level. I do hunt with a (5x25x56) FFP scope on one rifle that I use in open hunting areas, out west. While the reticle is smallest on low power, it is the middle of that reticle where the bullet should go and if the animal is moving I just have to center the small reticle on the lungs. That said, in general I use SFP for hunting and FFP for long range hunting or target.

 

[skipglo]

I have a 4-32 and my typical setting is somewhere around 8ish.

X 2 ! I've switched most of my scopes now to FFP.....old eyes luv em' and you can range at any power with mrad.

 

[BigNate]

I hunt with mine on the lowest power, but have illumination on. The illuminated center makes quick close shots easy.
I won't be buying another sfp as once you get used to ffp it makes a ton of sense.
If you only shoot close shots the sfp would be fine.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

What they All said ^^^^^^^^.

I would recommend going to a sport shop that has a few that you can take outside and compare and see if you like FFP.
They are not for everyone depending on intended use.

 

[Bang4theBuck]

Right I know it varies. That's why I specified 4x16. I do not like real high power scopes. All my hunting is done 700yds and in. With most shots under 300yd. The videos I've seen the retical is so small on lower power seems useless. Are the retical designs made where the rectical is in relationship to magnification power? In other words, if power is at 8 on 16 power max it would roughly equal retical size at 12 in 24 power? Or does the rectical just keep getting bigger in 24?

In a first focal plane scope, the reticle changes in size throughout the whole range of magnification. I'm working on trying to get my ballistic app to spit out a screenshot of how a 4-16 would look

 

[Ftothfadd]

I use only FFP scopes. I keep them on the lowest power but never over 6 power. If anything pops up nearby it helps with a quick shot. If the target is more distant, there is usually a little more time to fidget with magnification, that is increase it to the desired level.

 

[Marine sniper]

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 military use: FFP, for hunting SFP