At what power do you set your scope, to properly use your mildots on a 4-14x scope? Max, or 10x?? Could not find the info in faq section. Trying to learn..
Rifle Scopes newbie question
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Re: newbie question
It depends on your scope.
Some are called FFP (front focal plane) and the mildots change size as you adjust the power, these can read on any power setting.
SFP (Second focal plane) scopes will "typically" range on the max power setting. For example, a Leupold 4-14.
It depends on your scope.
Some are called FFP (front focal plane) and the mildots change size as you adjust the power, these can read on any power setting.
SFP (Second focal plane) scopes will "typically" range on the max power setting. For example, a Leupold 4-14.
Re: newbie question
So, whats the downfall of FFP, why wouldnt all be ffp?
Is there a link, anywhere to read up on diffrent options/pro&cons?
So, whats the downfall of FFP, why wouldnt all be ffp?
Is there a link, anywhere to read up on diffrent options/pro&cons?
Re: newbie question
Cost, manufacturers have put a hefty premium on the FFP. Also, they are harder to see at low power and sometimes cover to much target at high power, so there are times that SFP is better.
Go to www.vortextactical.com and check out the new Viper PST scopes, they are breaking the mold and making a decent FFP scope with mil reticle and mil knobs for under $1,000.
Cost, manufacturers have put a hefty premium on the FFP. Also, they are harder to see at low power and sometimes cover to much target at high power, so there are times that SFP is better.
Go to www.vortextactical.com and check out the new Viper PST scopes, they are breaking the mold and making a decent FFP scope with mil reticle and mil knobs for under $1,000.
Re: newbie question
Adjust your scope's zoom. If your reticle gets smaller at lower power, you can range at any distance/power. If it does not shrink or grow, the manufacturer will probably suggest 10x/max for proper ranging.
You should also test it at 100M, 200M, 300M etc to verify it's accuracy and movement. Be sure to work it in before using it. When you mount it, there is also a way to insure you have it mechanically zeroed in the rings before placing the top ring on and tightening it.
Adjust your scope's zoom. If your reticle gets smaller at lower power, you can range at any distance/power. If it does not shrink or grow, the manufacturer will probably suggest 10x/max for proper ranging.
You should also test it at 100M, 200M, 300M etc to verify it's accuracy and movement. Be sure to work it in before using it. When you mount it, there is also a way to insure you have it mechanically zeroed in the rings before placing the top ring on and tightening it.
Re: newbie question
thats funny....
I am scope shopping,gathering info.
So no, my trucks owner's manual doesn't say.
thats funny....
I am scope shopping,gathering info.
So no, my trucks owner's manual doesn't say.
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I'm sorry, I wasn't busting your chops. Just thought you might have had a weak moment.
I'm sorry, I wasn't busting your chops. Just thought you might have had a weak moment.
Re: newbie question
Not trying to be a smartass, but if you can after you decide if you want a second focal plane or first, invest in at least at a low end laser rangefinder nikon and bushnell are great. belive it or not and both offer comletely waterproof models for less than 300.00 you dont have to buy a 7 to 8 hundred dollar rangefinder to get good preformance.
Not trying to be a smartass, but if you can after you decide if you want a second focal plane or first, invest in at least at a low end laser rangefinder nikon and bushnell are great. belive it or not and both offer comletely waterproof models for less than 300.00 you dont have to buy a 7 to 8 hundred dollar rangefinder to get good preformance.
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