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    Rifle Scopes First vs. Second Focal Plane Help

    Hello, Again, need some help with my ignorance...sigh. Can someone explain the difference between the two for me and what are some examples of scopes I should consider? Thanks folks, I appreciate the help with my new rifle adventure.
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    Humility based request

    Thank you so much!
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    Humility based request

    I'm not seeing it over there...can someone post a link I can follow?
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    Humility based request

    Not hard to get one that will outshoot me! :-) Thanks for the advice! What does GAP stand for? Closest I can get is Glock Auto Pistol...
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    Humility based request

    I know Brad, good guy. The more I hear the more I think I'm going with a 6.5. I really want it for tactical use, and maybe to compete with, not Fclass though. Run and gun shoots (I do 3 gun as well). Thanks for the input!
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    Humility based request

    You haven't seen me shoot...it will likely take a miracle! I can shoot 6 steel plates 30 ft away in 1.47 seconds or 5 bowling pins at 25 feet in 1.53 seconds with a pistol, I'm lucky to hit a milk jug at 700 yards with a "pro" spotter...sigh. I'll get there! :-)
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    Humility based request

    LOL Thanks!
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    Humility based request

    The "mile" may be a bit long...I've set the 1500 as a lifetime goal...I totally realize that it will take me years to get there...:-)
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    Humility based request

    It sounds like I should "can" the .300 Win Mag and go with a short action option. In your opinion what glass should I be looking at...I have been considering a 7mm-08 AI .260 AI because of the great ballistics, I figure I can get a rifle built for $2000-$2300, which leaves me $1700ish for...
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    Humility based request

    Hello my long-range brethren, First, a short history...I have been playing around with precision rifles for a little while (Savage 10, Rem 700p), but have never quite gotten to that upper eschelon of precision rifles. I fully admit that I'm not a great shot (700-800 yards is an excellent shot...