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Second focal plane is pretty much the standard for lower priced scopes, and they're not bad, you just have to be aware of your magnification setting when you're measuring.
The cheapest FFP scope out there is probably Vortex in the 700$ range, so you don't have a ton of choices.
The Super Sniper 3-9x is FFP and gets very good reviews: http://www.samplelist.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Rifle-Scope-DEMO-B-P4053.aspx
Interesting. I have no experience with SS.
In any event, I've never heard a bad word about the scopes and most say they compare well to other brands that cost a lot more.
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I'm using their 1-4X scope and have been very pleased with it for the $$ - http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-1-4x24-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P48372.aspx
PF&G only goes to 100 yards (at least until their 600 yard range opens), so it would be nice to get some 300 to 400 yard experience.
It is slow at work so I have been doing some reading on midrange priced scope reviews and i found a scope that might be a good scope it is called the hawke sidewinder 30 tactical scopes they are ffp and they seem to have great reviews but they might be hard to find I never heard of or seen one before. From what have i read on the scopes they are big sellers overseas and they are trying to get into the us market all the reviews seem very positive. I have been wanting some new glass myself so might pick one up off of ebay, mount it on my Howa 300 win mag to see how it holds up they have a lifetime worldwide warranty so if it is crap or breaks i will just get it replaced or repaired and give it to my son for his 22lr AR-15 . If i get one i will post a review
I just took a look at the hawke sidewinder scopes at SWFA, of the models there, they say 'mil dot true at 10x'. This means they are not a FFP. Although you may be looking at another model.
Good to know and very nice looking rifle.
Yes, it's second focal plane. I'd much prefer the reticle be on the first plane, but the deal was too good to pass up.The reticle on that one is on the 2nd focal plane (which means the reticle moves with magnification). Is that generally preferred for this purpose?]
Yes, it's second focal plane. I'd much prefer the reticle be on the first plane, but the deal was too good to pass up.
In any case, I almost always do my shooting at 10X, so the reticle subtends correctly anyway.
I'm still looking at that Weaver but the Super Sniper seems preferable.
The class might have to be pushed back to late spring or early summer . I was injured at work an inguinal hernia i have to see the surgen this this thursday to talk about the repair but i am thinking the surgery might be in a month or more so the recovery time might run into April.
The class might have to be pushed back to late spring or early summer . I was injured at work an inguinal hernia i have to see the surgen this this thursday to talk about the repair but i am thinking the surgery might be in a month or more so the recovery time might run into April.
Thank you all... On the upside i will have alot of down time so i will have more time to get things rolling . I am still waiting to hear back from Jason to work out details but I will shoot him a new email tonight to see whats up .
If in case Jason does not work out do to his sechedule i do have a back up in the works another prior service Marine scout recon sniper who is a friend of one of my close buddies, He is a good guy and I think lives he in the Lyndeborough Wilton NH area so he should be up for the class if needed.
Eric
Reading comprehension fail...That, and multiple friends with neck/back injuries recently.thanks metal .
My injury is a little ways from my neck i have a Hernia in the groin area near my right leg lol.
Hopefully I'll get a chance to figure that out. Going to have to find/order something heavier than 62gr and see how it works. Too bad I've got nowhere longer than 100 yards to figure that out in the meantime.I am sure you will be fine with the the .223 we will be shooting at other distances other then just 800 yards and you should hit fine at the 500 to 600 yard mark. I dont know when the 223 will go subsonic but that and the wind might be a factor for the .223 at 800 yards.
Hope you heal quickly. If those men fall through there is probably a poser somewhere that will claim to be a sniper. Interweb is full of them. Lol