FFP in a hunting scope?

[cornfedkiller]

Been looking at maybe picking up a Nightforce scope in the future, but the only one I'm even remotely interested in is the SHV 4-14x50 but it only comes in a FFP. Having never even looked through a first focal plane scope, I have no idea how they work in real world hunting situations.

 

[Luvbowhuntn]

They're great in anything but the woods. They're a hindrance in timber for sure due to the reticle being so hard to see on low magnifications

 

[RancherJohn]

They're great in anything but the woods. They're a hindrance in timber for sure due to the reticle being so hard to see on low magnifications

An illuminated reticle that is daytime-bright capable solves this problem, otherwise I agree that they can be hard to pick up against any dark background.

I have a mk5 that is FFP & the whole reticle is illuminated, making it so that my eye is drawn to it at 3.6x almost like a red dot. I've taken a bear in low light with it and was very happy with the FFP/illuminated reticle setup.

 

[WesternHntr]

Been looking at maybe picking up a Nightforce scope in the future, but the only one I'm even remotely interested in is the SHV 4-14x50 but it only comes in a FFP. Having never even looked through a first focal plane scope, I have no idea how they work in real world hunting situations.

I'll have to disagree about ffp being a hindrance in timber at low light, unless maybe you have poor vision.
I also run a MK5 3.6-18 on my lightweight 6.5 saum, non iluminated.
Just got back from 3 days of hunting In a mix of heavy timber, and in Legal hunting light I had zero issues seeing the reticle on 3.6 power.
My wife shot a bull with it Saturday night just before dark in thick timber, she didn't have a problem seeing the reticle either

 

[WesternHntr]

Been looking at maybe picking up a Nightforce scope in the future, but the only one I'm even remotely interested in is the SHV 4-14x50 but it only comes in a FFP. Having never even looked through a first focal plane scope, I have no idea how they work in real world hunting situations.

I'll have to disagree about ffp being a hindrance in timber at low light, unless maybe you have poor vision.
I also run a MK5 3.6-18 on my lightweight 6.5 saum, non iluminated.
Just got back from 3 days of hunting In a mix of heavy timber, and in Legal hunting light I had zero issues seeing the reticle on 3.6 power.
My wife shot a bull with it Saturday night just before dark in thick timber, she didn't have a problem seeing the reticle either

 

[Deplorable77]

Last month I mounted a SHV 4-14X56 on a tikka 300wsm. This is my second and last Niteforce scope. Mine came with the MOAR illuminated reticle. Without the illumination, the reticle is extremely difficult to pick up against dark timber or heavy brush. ( my vision is 20/13) The illumination knob is on the left side where the parallax adjustment would normally be. The knob is loose enough that it turns on/off sliding into a scabbard or rubbing on my pack, there is no auto off feature or a lock on the knob. I have quite a few illuminated optics and the SHV is the worst. The amount of light edge bleed off is unreal at anything above 50% power, the entire outer edge of the glass glows red with the left half of the reticle. Useless. The clarity and light transmission is decent, but nothing spectacular. If your accustomed to looking through mid range glass, the SHV is not going to WOW you. It's more of an "Ehh, not bad" impression.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

I am having the same thoughts. I have plenty of FFP optics. My eyes are going south. I'll easily disagree.....I can't see a reticle at the bottom end worth AF. Most times leave them at 4-5X

 

[forestpaper223]

i have a pst gen2 5-25x50 ebr-2c ffp scope on order, but its back order i guess, have no idea actual ship time.. so im looking for perhaps a better choice than that.

 

[Gunnersdad49]

FFP scopes seem to be more expensive than SFP options from the same manufacturer. What about the Nightforce SHV 4-14x56? It is a SFP scope.

 

[forestpaper223]

FFP scopes seem to be more expensive than SFP options from the same manufacturer. What about the Nightforce SHV 4-14x56? It is a SFP scope.

Not sure i think its a F1

 

[Kimber7man]

Nightforce makes the 4-14x56 in SFP, MOAR reticle with .250 turrets.

Next step up in the Nightforce line would be NXS 3-15x50 which they also sell in SFP with multiple reticles. That might be a better option?

 

[Kimber7man]

Or buy Deplorables scope?

 

[cornfedkiller]

Nightforce SHV 4-14x56? It is a SFP scope.

56mm would require me to get taller rings and then I'd need a stock with an adjustable cheek piece, which I really don't want to do.

 

[cornfedkiller]

Next step up in the Nightforce line would be NXS 3-15x50 which they also sell in SFP with multiple reticles. That might be a better option?

Yeah I really like that one, but its another $700 more than the SHV.

 

[Ndbowhunter]

Hard to beat the bushnell lrts 3-12 for 700$

 

[cattleman99]

What kind of terrain and distances will you be hunting? FFP is great for open areas where you will likely be using hold overs, as the reticle stays true at any magnification. The reticle will get smaller if you stay on lower magnification, but it can still generally be easily picked up.

 

[Big Ern]

I run the NF 4-16 f1 atacr witg 42mm bell. Great scope for how i use it. I prefer ffp. Some prefer sfp. ffp are great if you learn how to use it with your weapon. Makes long distance shots and holdovers at any magnification super easy.

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[wind gypsy]

56mm would require me to get taller rings and then I'd need a stock with an adjustable cheek piece, which I really don't want to do.

You wouldn’t need a new stock.

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[keepriding]

I USE and prefer ffp. I use reticule for holds and wind, I dial also. I like that I can use scope on any power to the same value.

 

[marshland_max]

Hard to beat the bushnell lrts 3-12 for 700$

Yep, +1 I really like mine

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