MLC Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I understand the technical difference between first and second focal plane scopes. The advantages of a first focal plane scope make total sense to me. But I can NOT understand the appeal of a SFP besides the fact that generally speaking, they're less expensive. Anybody have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetncold Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Not many advantages other than cost. I recently bought a nice 1-6x scope and went with the SFP. My reason was at 1x the reticle was so small it was hard to see, and I can just memorize a basic dope chart for the BDC at 1x and 6x. If it's just a hunting rifle that you plan to zero one time and be done with it, there's not much need to spend the extra cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Familiarity, I grew up on SFP scopes. I have a range finder and any location I would be shooting at anything serious I have range cards with dope. If I were military, LEO, or a serious competitor I could justify the extra cost but for me the money is better spent on ammo for most rifles I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLC Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I appreciate the responses gents! Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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