Mtslackcountry
WKR
- Joined
- May 14, 2015
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- 432
Not so long ago, I asked for some advice on a 338 long range set up. Broz, a guy with an abundant amount of real time experience offered me the following: " As for your optic choice, I question the use of a FFP? If you were going to shoot Matches like PRS with this rifle then yes, maybe a FFP. But if what you are going to do resembles what we do, then dont fall for the FFP hype. In my world I can do everything and more with my SFP scopes as you would be able to do with a FFP. In fact, I have both almost all the time on hand, and none of my long range hunting rifles wear a FFP. With that, I will offer you look at the tried and true Nightforce NXS in .25 MOA with the MOAR reticle. Or, if you want to stretch a bit farther look at the 5~25 SFP Nightforce ATACR. The ATACR is what we ran on the ELR all season on many elk hunts. "
A guy new to long range shooting or anyone for that matter using his reticle to hold for wind can blow his shot big time by not being on full power. Sure broz and others will say that there always on full power when taking a long shot but folks have blown shots before not being on full power.
Beauty of FFP is the sub tensions are the same across all power levels so its impossible to mess up in the heat of the moment.