goinhuntn Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Hey guys what are you running on your long range rigs? I am getting into long range shooting & will also be using this rifle for hunting. I have been researching which scope to go with I am looking at the Vortex pst 6x24x50 in first focal plane, but have been reading conflicting stories about first & second focal plane. Which would be the best for my money? I know second focal plane is cheaper, but I am after the best use of my dollar. Thanks for any input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted June 28, 2015 It is all personal preference just like Mil vs MOA. My main rifle is a Mil, FFP Leupold now but all the others are 2nd. If I were starting out I would most likely just stick with MOA and FFP as it seems more intuitive and a little less learning is required. I have a Vortex PST as well, good scope for the $ and it should do everything you need it to. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Just bought this scope about 1 month ago. FFP for sure. 6x24x50 vortex PST FFP Viper Love this scope 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohofishing Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I bought my first sightron FFP. I like the science of how the mil dot values are equal on all the powers but what I didn't know (I am no expert) is when you increase the power, the thickness of you scope lines get thicker. So at 600 yards, when you turn your scope up to 24 power, it blocks out your target, if that makes sense. Not that dramatic, but you get the point. Not that crazy about that feature Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evan Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I have the Vortex PST in FFP and love it. Don't think you will be disappointed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Thanks for the input pretty sure my mind is made up on Vortex viper pst ffp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I personally don't like FFP as the crosshairs are going to get very thick when on max power which is when you need them to be thinnest at distance. If you are using the turrets then FFP is definitely not a good idea. The only reason to go with it would be if you plan to shoot at a long distance using a drop reticle with your scope set to low power. If you are taking a long shot usually you better have time to get set up and get the scope to the power that your SFP scope is set up for. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 FFP. I've missed animals because of magnification change on SFP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted June 28, 2015 SFP, can not stand how big the reticle gets on high power with FFP. If you dial for distance and windage, FFP has no advantage over SFP. If you are using the mils or hash's for bullet drop, go with FFP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WampusCat Report post Posted June 28, 2015 FFP's only advantage is the ability of the reticle sub tensions to accurately measure the target. Whether for ranging or bullet drop compensation. Be honest with yourself... 1. Do you often accurately range your target using only your scope reticle and your perceived knowledge of target size? 2. Do you regularly take shots requiring you to "hold over", but at a lesser magnification than higher magnification SFP reticles are calibrated at? (If you are holding over it is likely the target is far away and you would be better served "zooming" the scope to the appropriate setting) If you answered no to these questions then the extra money you pay for FFP will only make you look cool at the range. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted June 28, 2015 SFP. I know it is tacticool to have FFP so people can pretend they are a sniper, but i have this cool device called a rangefinder to figure my range. Would love to know how many of you with FFP actually know how to range using Mils, which is the only reason for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted June 28, 2015 What WampusCat said... If I'm on anything less than max power, I'm close enough to not need hold overs or windage. They're cool and have their place but I've personally never found it useful. I've had two FFP scopes and more SFP scopes than I can remember. All of my current scopes are SFP. I'm not against them, I just don't need or desire them enough to justify the extra expenses. That means more reloading supplies for more trigger time;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Sold my FFP to go back to SFP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Speaking of SFP vortex viper PST's. I just bought a lapua with one on it and want to upgrade to a huskemaw. Wanna buy it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntermncb Report post Posted June 29, 2015 I'd rather have the vortex then the huskemaw ant day of the week.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
