Understanding First Focal Plane Rifle Scopes

Here is a video describing the difference between first and second focal plane, and the advantages of first focal plane. For me it's a must for practical long range shooting.

[@frontlineverminatorstv1248]

This was clear and concise. Thanks guys. SFP scopes will soon be a thing of the past.

[@David12005]

Thanks - good explanation
Don

[@sigscout22lr]

excellent video thank you

[@Mattie1492]

Good video. None of the several FFP/SFP videos I have viewed address the issue of reticle design for visibility at various magnifications. With a FFP reticle, does the reticle need to be some kind of "big" design, so that it can be seen at lowest magnification? Then when one increases magnification, the mil/MOA lines start to "appear?"

[@Ryansrangereport]

It is normally thicker than a super find SFP design. I've used mine to shoot out to 1,500 yards, and have no problems with it covering up any targets.

[@surreallife777]

Confused. I purchased discovery second focal plane scope and I thought I made a mistake not purchasing a first vocal plane scope because I’m going to be using my rifle for long-distance target shooting up to 300 yards maybe a little bit more.
I was speaking to Hunter who knows some professional target shooters and some ex snipers who prefer second focal playing over first vocal plane, which surprised me. What’s your opinion?

[@Ryansrangereport]

I shot PRS for years, and I can' think of zero top shooters that would consider SFP. YEARS ago that's all the military had, but I remember when they the rangers were getting the 3-15 F1 scopes. I assure you FFP is the way to go, and what most tactical / practical long range guys are shooting. If you're only ever shooting at 1 distance and on max power, than it really does not matter.

[@surreallife777]

@@Ryansrangereport Thanks. I appreciate the advice.

[@BeardedDaddyD]

Can you use the elevation moa in the scope without adjusting at the tower?

[@TC72280808]

It would seem that at long range the reticle expands to cover too much target. I'm looking for high quality for extreme long range gopher shooting with 260 Rem. A gopher is pretty small at 600 yrds. I am trying to decide on a new scope for custom rifle and whick focal plane to get. I understand the concepts in your video. It was good but about fine shooting at distance what would you choose?

[@Ryansrangereport]

That's incorrect, I can shoot clay pigeons at 1000 yards w/ a FFP scope. The truth is, it never changes size in relation to the target. Take a SFP and at lower magnification it's larger than it is at higher magnification.

[@TC72280808]

Thanks. Been shooting all my life but never with a first focal plane scope so this is new to me. I guess I really just need to find one and look through it.

[@ThisTall]

Been agonizing over the exact scope in 16 power or 24 for a week until i realized it didn't matter if its FFP lol

[@bollmats]

what brand is that bubble lever?

[@dino.antares]

The scope is Bushnell ERS

[@andrexxxuk]

Hi....
It is a good video, but you skip the range finding part, by just saying "you can do it....."?
Please explain how you assess range at any given focal length. The rest is pretty good, but not enough technical explanations......

[@Ryansrangereport]

www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Distances-With-a-Mil-Dot-Rifle-Scope
With a FFP you can do this no mater what the focal length.

[@roostersofer5759]

I don't believe any thing you said. unless you can show me how it is done , I'm not buying it. you talk to fast and don't show what you claim.

[@Ryansrangereport]

I explained it to you , I can't understand it for you.