All of IOR's Scopes are now in the second focal plane. They didnt do this just to gain popularity in the States they did this to increase the overall performance of the scopes. AS OF TODAY the only 1st focal plane scopes left are a few of the hunting scopes and there is only 40-50 of them and an old model 10x56's.(AO'S)10-20units left. As MASTER DISTRIBUTORS WE ARE OFFERING THESE SCOPES AT ATTRACTIVE DISCOUNTS. Due to their discontinued nature.
As of December ALL, both Tactical & Hunting, scopes will be in the second focal plane. The reason behind this is to gain a more accurate reticle. As we all know, when you adjust your magnification with first focal plane scopes the reticle size will increase or decrease. This doesnt make your reticle more accurate in fact it makes it less accurate due to the irregularness of the size.
You can still range with no problem, you do so at ten power or at 20 power and either double or cut in half your values. Before at low maginifications the reticles were VERY HARD TO SEE DUE TO the size of the reticle 1MOA, NOW that is not an issue. It allows the scope to be more consistent for more accurate shots.
If this hasnt answered your questions feel free to shoot over a few more!
Respectfully,
Richard Augat, USAOPTICS
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