nksmfamjp
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You know the power number is usually significantly off, right? How do you reconcile that?
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Talk me into/out of FFP for hunting
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WildRose
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No I don't know that. Any actual data to support that claim?
nksmfamjp
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Good question. I don't have that now. I know I struggled with that about 20 yrs ago, but forget the details.
WildRose
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We as individuals often find ourselves believing our own experience with one or two items is reflective of all similar items when usually that isn't really the case.
DakotaFire101
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I prefer ffp over sfp for all matters of shooting and hunting. My scope has illumination but I've only ever used it once and didn't think much of it. I keep my scope set on 5 x and that's plenty if I need to snap a shot off in a hurry
Troutslayer2
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This season I hunted more dark timber than normal. I have been using FFP for the last several seasons. I just bought a 2nd FP for what I really consider my do it all rifle. It's not the one I'll take when I think I might have to shoot past 500 YDS but it's the most versatile of the bunch. The way I see it those long opportunities usually aren't snap shots. There is time to do something like put the scope on the right power to get the hash marks to equate, or even to dial the scope to the correction, which is something I always do for elevation anyway. I wanted a reticle that didn't diminish to nothing at lowest power to faster acquire an elk at 50-100 YDS in the woods.
Though I have not ever seen data on this- I now have two very similar scopes, one in FFP and one in 2FP and I swear that optically the second FP scope is better. I don't know if there is any science to support what I think I am seeing, and they are not truly apples to apples models but both clarity and parallax are better in 2nd FP.
Though I have not ever seen data on this- I now have two very similar scopes, one in FFP and one in 2FP and I swear that optically the second FP scope is better. I don't know if there is any science to support what I think I am seeing, and they are not truly apples to apples models but both clarity and parallax are better in 2nd FP.
SteelBanger
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I only use FFP anymore, but illumination is a must in my book. A good reticle with good illumination eliminates any concerns I've ever had or seen regarding picking up the reticle on an animal no matter the magnification level. Enjoy your new scope, I'm ordering the Toric 4-20x50 today!
rsbhunter
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5 min before last legal light, animal in the shadows, (BIG ANIMAL!!!!) nerves, and lack of time to adjust, and you need to find the crosshairs on low power....oh, and the critical part, old (er) eyes...rsbhunter
motrapper
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I bet an Optometrist could probably Retire on this 1 thread. LOL
FFP on all. FFP/SFP low light..no illumination = no see= might just be me!
Totally depends on the manufacturer.
sndmn11
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No, that is fact. SFP subtension values increase in a linear manner to linear reduction in magnification.
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I have "old eyes" too and all my optics are FFP. The reticle has to be designed correctly though - bold outer stadia wires and finer inside. Outer dissappears when you zoom in and the opposite when you zoom out. I prefer a good mil tree but not Horus complicated. I also prefer a fine center dot rather than a cross.
