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Nathan · November 6, 2022, 09:18 PM

Are you sure? My understanding is that FFP reticles must be made much smaller than SFP? It is my understanding that FFP variable optics are much harder to build than SFP.

The purpose of SFP is just what has been said….cheaper construction and easier for the point-and-shoot customer. Remember 90% of hunters are still sighting in 1.5” high at 100 yards and ignoring game over about 250 yards.

FFP can be great, but many of the reticles are made for gamers. A hunting ffp needs thick outer lines and a scale that is minimized for realistic shots. Few folks are really holding 4 mil wind or 8 mil elevation….that is what turrets are for.

November 6, 2022, 09:18 PM	#7
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,823	Are you sure? My understanding is that FFP reticles must be made much smaller than SFP? It is my understanding that FFP variable optics are much harder to build than SFP. The purpose of SFP is just what has been said….cheaper construction and easier for the point-and-shoot customer. Remember 90% of hunters are still sighting in 1.5” high at 100 yards and ignoring game over about 250 yards. FFP can be great, but many of the reticles are made for gamers. A hunting ffp needs thick outer lines and a scale that is minimized for realistic shots. Few folks are really holding 4 mil wind or 8 mil elevation….that is what turrets are for. Last edited by Nathan; November 6, 2022 at 09:33 PM.