Posted: 4/6/2014 1:49:31 PM EDT
|
What is everyone's thought on FFP. I think I want a Vortex Viper PST 4-16 FFP. They are more than the 2nd FP by quite a bit. Does everyone think they are worth it. Hoping to get night vision later on and the scope is going on a custom built 7.62 AR with billet receiver, 18" heavy dimpped barrel, PRS stock. YAY or NAY?
I just got a Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10 and it's freaking AWESOME but not FFP... |
|
Quoted: Also you can hold your mils at any power, instead of just one Quoted: Quoted: Makes ranging easier but also covers more of the target at higher magnification. Also you can hold your mils at any power, instead of just one  |
| I have a Vortex PST 6-24x50 FFP with MOA reticule and adjustments. Wasn't sure about FFP but after using this scope I really like it. Regardless of magnification, adjustments via hash marks on the reticule are easy to do. I don't find the changing size of the reticule to be a problem. I suppose at extreme magnifications shooting bench rest or similar it may not be fine enough but for my uses of long range shooting it works fine. |
|
The FFP scopes are good, if you can use them. Long range precision is their forte. I have a March 3X24X42 on my AR10 in an Aadmount mount. I'll move it to a bolt rifle when/if I get one that is worthy. The clarity is great. The objective lens is 42mm so it is not a light gatherer per se. Precision dials.
|
|
If your going to be sitting at a bench on nice days and shooting groups at known distance, save your money and get a SFP.
If you are going to shoot at various, unknown distances in less than perfect conditions then you will want a FFP. If you have someone to spot for you, the FFP simplifies your communication. I think the FFP is worth the additional cost. I would suggest that you try one out to make sure that you like it before you buy. |
|
FFP If your recticle is any sort of mildot or has any sort of Ranging / BDC.
SFP is only advisable for traditional crosshairs (hunting scopes). You can also skip the whole issue by going fixed magnification. I'd you so that you get a LOT more glass for less money. Plus with use you will learn to guesstimate the range of things by how big they are in the scope, without having to measure with your recticle, since you are always using the same power. A 6x, 10x or 12x from swfa (super sniper) will set you back $300 but you are getting $900 scope glass and turrets. |
| Depends on the use... in a variable 0-500m rifle, the FFP almost always have weak illumination of the reticle at 1x (and you can't do much ranging at that magnification any), and most people only use either 1x or the highest mag (4x or 6x) typically. I think for that role a SFP can make a lot of sense (or a FFP with a very carefully designed reticle). |
|
Quoted:
FFP = easy ranging at any power SFP = easy ranging at full magnification and 1/2 of full magnification Quoted:
Quoted:
Ranging unknown distance targets is a highly useful skill. FFP makes it a magnitude easier. FFP = easy ranging at any power SFP = easy ranging at full magnification and 1/2 of full magnification The real benefit for me with FFP is my point of aim and point of impact doesn't change with magnification. I can mag my scope all the way up when shooting at great distances. FFP ftw. |