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Posted: 1/7/2013 9:44:10 AM EDT
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I've done the appropriate reading and have come to the conclusion that.....I'm not sure which I prefer. What do each of you prefer and why?
FTR, this scope will go on a 20" 5.56 rifle. My typical shooting is 0-200 yards, but I have plenty of opportunity to shoot up to 600 yards if I wanted and/or were able. The fact that the bulf of my shooting is inside of 300 yards makes me lean towards SFP but I'm all ears.... |
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To me, FFP is worth the extra money to have a scope that is mechanically correct at all magnifications. SFP is just a stupid system in my opinion, and the only thing it makes sense for is benchrest. They'll use scopes with ~40x on the high end, and the reticle can't be too thick at that magnification. For everything else, FFP or fixed is the way to go. You'll never be shooting at the wrong power on your scope that way.
If you're keeping it under 300, it might make more sense just to use a fixed 6x scope. |
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I bought a Vortex PST 6-24 in SFP because I preferred the fine crosshair when "zoomed in" and thought to myself that I could easily do the quick multiplication in my head. I just got a SWFA 5-20 in FFP, and I've got to say I love it. The crosshairs do not get rediculously big and it makes sizing and reading distances as easy as it will ever be.
Go with the FFP, there is no reason not to. |
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FFP and don't look back. All your subtentions will be correct at any power. This means that holdovers/holdunders are the same at any power. Ranging is the same also.
The only drawback is the reticle appear small at the lowest power. To me, it is over exaggerated. |
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