SFP Scope, Pros of Owning One

[Triple BB]

My two primary long range scopes are FFP. However, I'm in the process of building a new long range rig. This gun is a bit on the heavy side, so I'm wanting to shave some weight where I can. I'm eyeing Zeiss' Conquest V6 3x18 scope. The only thing I don't like is its SFP.

For any of you guys who switch back and forth or who have gone to a SFP, sell me on a SFP scope.

 

[Canhunter35]

Run it on 9x, simple to double the mil or Moa hash marks. If I'm going to do a lr shot while hunting I always crank it to full power anyways. Plus the reticle remains larger at low power in dusk or dawn situations. For hunting I don't think you're really giving anything up

 

[Greyfox]

What are you planning to use the rifle for?

 

[Triple BB]

Hunting western game; 100 to 1100 yards.

 

[Greyfox]

I use a SFP the same way Canhunter35 explained in the previous post. While I have used the FFP for hunting, I personally find it better suited for Tactical/PRS shooting where changing magnification can occur several times in a given stage with the power setting influencing the reticle calibration. For hunting, the use of the scope/rifle is more methodical, with power settings being being fewer, and premeditated, as Canhunter35 has described. IMO, an FFP reticle changes size in the opposite direction then one would desire when changing power. Too fine(and cluttered) at low power, and perhaps not fine enough with small tagerts at the longer ranges. Other benefits of the SFP. Firstly, your primary motivation for considering the SFP, lower weight/compact size. Also, the relative cost is less, and you can get more scope(glass, features etc) for your dollar. Finally there are a much wider variety of SFP scopes to choose from.

 

[Ckgworks]

Shhhh don't tell everyone, I won't get any more good deals on used scopes because they are "not FFP"! I only have SFP scopes and for targets and hunting they fit my needs, for the reasons others have said. I looked through a buddies FFP, and on low power I felt it was way too fine and cluttered for hunting. Just my .02 cents.