FFP or SFP for Kids Rifle?

[OV11]

Looking for recommendations for FFP or SFP for a kids rifle build. Anyone have experience with their kid having better success with one or the other?

Thanks.

 

[RS_Non-Res]

My experience suggests that ...
Fixed power is less stuff for the kid to have to manage, and
Parallax-free red-dot scopes are handy too depending on usage.

If using a scope setup for a maximum point blank range then it doesn't matter what focal plane (simple for the kid), and if dialing then the scope should be FFP (but is your kid dialing?).

 

[Nine Banger]

I'm watching this thread.

My boys rifles are at LRI getting fluted to reduce weight.

They've been running red dots.

They want scopes.

I picked up 3-9x42 SWFAs but will probably put fixed 6's on them if they restock soon.

I like the idea of simplicity but I imagine the boys will love screwing around with the zoom feature on the 3-9x.

 

[Bugger]

Following.
I’ve been kicking around what to get for my kids to learn on too. So far thinking a 2-10ish duplex with the small illuminated red dot and exposed elevation turret. That way they just put the dot on the target and it can dial to eliminate thinking of holdovers.
Curious to see what’s worked for others.

 

[philson208]

simplicity rules. I put a fixed six on the rifle my kids shoot, and help with dialing if needed, but less to mess with is best in my opinion. point and shoot.

 

[passinggas33]

Simplicity is good. But for now, IF my kid wants to dial, I use a SFP. I think it is is initially easier for them to understand. But we aren’t currently dialing long distances.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I'm watching this thread.

My boys rifles are at LRI getting fluted to reduce weight.

They've been running red dots.

They want scopes.

I picked up 3-9x42 SWFAs but will probably put fixed 6's on them if they restock soon.

I like the idea of simplicity but I imagine the boys will love screwing around with the zoom feature on the 3-9x.

i don't think my kids have realized that the 3-9's can zoom.

 

[HuntHarder]

SFP is much easier to see at all magnifications if you chose variable. My kids aren't allowed to shoot long range yet, as I want them to develop some hunting skills first, before they rely on shooting skills. I am in the process of getting my 6 Y.O boy's gun set up. A simple 3-9 with capped turrets is what he will get in SFP.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Fixed power scope is what works very well for younger and inexperienced shooters. They don't need to be worrying about "zoom" as apart of the shot process, truthfully neither do adults unless targets are VERY small.

There's a recipe for success with shooting rifles and building good fundamentals... Worrying about zooming a scope in and out is not apart of this recipe. That's a niche need for shooting in general.

 

[jfk69]

The less they have to think about the better. I’d do a fixed magnification, lower power scope. Teach them to shoot first before they get overload with zoom, PA and dialing.