When you set up a scope to your eyesight, you must first understand your head position. The field of view in a scope should be wide but clear.
Most second focal plane scopes are more affordable than first focal planes and are more commonly used for beginners and general gun enthusiasts. A second focal plane optic has a reticle that doesn’t change size and provides better crosshair visibility for shooting in low magnification. The advantage to a first focal plane is seeing holdover points at higher magnification ranges with accurate holdovers at any magnification setting. There are advantages and disadvantages to both focal plane optics. The reticle is behind the magnifying lens but in front of the eyepiece on a second focal plane scope. The reticle is in front of the magnifying lens within the scope erector tube on a first focal plane scope. The difference between the two is where the reticle is located. A second focal plane reticle will appear the same size no matter what magnification setting it is on.
The difference between first and second focal planes is how the variable magnification levels work in both optics.Īn FFP optics reticle will change as the scope’s magnification level changes. It’s better to have the extra magnification and not need it than need it and not have it. By purchasing higher magnification than you need, the reticle will be more clear at the magnification levels you generally use but still able to stretch out further if it calls for it. My general use is between 4x and 6x for longer shots in competitions. While I have used my scope at 8x power a few times, targets are not as clear, and my field of view is limited. The optic is only as powerful as its parallax, glass quality, and field of view at max power. A good rule of thumb is to choose magnification at 2x over what you think you’ll need. The higher magnification settings of 8x and 10x still fall under the low power variable optic category but can shoot targets at 800-1,000 yards.
The majority of these scopes have clear glass that makes long-range targets appear closer than they are. These scopes also have minimal side distortion at 1x or 2x power. You can easily acquire and impact paper or steel targets at one or two times the magnification level. The perfect mid-range LPVO riflescope has a 1-6x magnification range. You have to understand bullet drop compensation and get used to decreasing field of view as you stretch out to longer-range targets. As magnification increases, the reticle can become complex to understand. A 1-4x magnified optic can also teach new scope owners the fundamentals of marksmanship. For close-range targets out to 100 yards, 4x magnification is the perfect amount needed. The maximum magnification you need in a scope might be completely different than what your buddy needs. My recommendations of scopes are from first-hand experience with them and feedback from fellow competitive shooters in the industry. My experience with firearms is extensive, from competing in 3 gun and NRL22, attending SHOT Show range days, going to demo events, and checking out friends’ firearms.Įach scope is a little different, and only you can choose what is best for your needs.
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I have hands-on experience with scopes made by Primary Arms, Athlon Optics, Khales, and Bushnell, plus my NRL22 rifle is set up with a high magnification Burris scope.
This past August, I impacted a 630-yard target on a stage at a 3 gun competition using this scope. I now use the Trijicon Credo 1-8×28 MRAD segmented circle reticle, a first focal plane reticle. The Vortex Razor 1-6 is competitive up to about 500 yards, but at one of my 3 gun competitions, I did not have a hold for 625 yards and could not impact a target. I shot competitions with that scope for two years before making a complete switch to a first focal plane, more magnification, and an MRAD reticle. My first scope was the Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6X24 JM-1 BDC reticle, a second focal plane reticle. I eventually did some research and had a ton of help from a friend who taught me everything I now know about scopes, mounts, zeroing, and rifles in general. It can be overwhelming when there are many options on the market to choose from.
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In my first 3 gun match, I used iron sights on my rifle because I didn’t know how to choose a scope. I was unsure what to buy, how to mount them, and especially how to zero one. When I started competition shooting, I knew nothing about LPVO scopes.
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