First focal plane or second--Bushnell 4.5-30x50 LRS

[CalFed]

I'm looking at a 4.5-30 LRS Bushnell for small bore bench shooting at 100-200 yards. It is a SFP mildot reticle.

Anyone have any thoughts on advantages of the FFP over the SFP in benchrest shooting? I'm thinking theSFP might be better as the reticle becomes finer at the higher powers, making precise shots a bit easier.

 

[SSL]

I'm looking at a 4.5-30 LRS Bushnell for small bore bench shooting at 100-200 yards. It is a SFP mildot reticle.

Anyone have any thoughts on advantages of the FFP over the SFP in benchrest shooting? I'm thinking theSFP might be better as the reticle becomes finer at the higher powers, making precise shots a bit easier.

The FFP models are best used for field conditions for the most part. You thoughts concerning reticle size as the power increases are valid. I have only had one FFP scope and I'm not sure I want another one due to your exact concerns. The idea is good, but unless you have a reticle that is nearly invisible at the lowest setting, it's going to cover up a lot of target on the higher settings. For your use, I would choose SFP.

 

[CalFed]

Thanks, SSL.

What's the gouge on the Sightron SII 36x42?

I like the Bushnell because it is made in Japan.

 

[SSL]

Thanks, SSL.

What's the gouge on the Sightron SII 36x42?

I like the Bushnell because it is made in Japan.

Never tried one, but if people are willing to pay the price, it stays high.

 

[CalFed]

Midway has them for < $370

 

[KY_Windage]

For BR shooting I want SFP, PERIOD.

 

[boyscout]

For bench shooting the sfp.

 

[CalFed]

For BR shooting I want SFP, PERIOD.

Thanks, windage

 

[CalFed]

For bench shooting the sfp.

Thanks, boyscout

 

[KiloTrooper]

Ditto boyscout and KY_Windage

 

[NateHaler]

FFP has no advantage, and only disadvantages, for bench shooting. And, if you're over 40 and start to experience 'presbyopia', then SFP makes more sense for all kinds of shooting. (So you have to do a little math if you change magnification for distance estimation/holdover/holdoff... no big deal.)

 

[SSL]

If you want to use SFP mildot reticles, I honestly think your best bet is to also spend the very few bucks to get the Strelock Pro ballistic program app and make an entry for your rifle, ammo and your specific scope. Once you have all your data entered and saved you will be able to know which dot corresponds to your chosen distance regardless of the power setting at a quick glance on your Smartphone. You could also use it to develop a 'cheat-sheet' for power/yardage settings and paste it to your scope cover or stock for quick reference without dragging out your phone. Just remember that the information it gives you is only as good as the information you input. This includes specific ammo, specific speed and scope height. Then you can play with the 'reticle view' to see what influence each power setting gives you. I have used this app for quite some time for all of my scopes from rim-fire to center-fire and wouldn't be without it.

 

[CalFed]

Thanks for the feedback, guys!