FFP vs SFP First Focal Plane Scope or Second Focal Plane Scopes : Cyclops Mailbox
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- FFP vs SFP scopes is a question I get asked a lot . First focal plane and second focal plane scopes each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some things to consider when trying to decide which type of scope suits your needs . Shopping for rifle scopes can be half the fun , but can also be confusing . This video series , Cyclops Mailbox I Hope will help you make good scope buying choices . Here is a link to another video or two of mine I think you may enjoy .
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You have a gift for explaining the complicated for us simple folk. You put the hay down where the horses can eat it. Another excellent video. Thanks, Joe.
Thanks for the input, always useful. Your right about Euro glass. They over build them. You keep safe.
Great honest information Joe, much appreciated!
Hell yeah!! No meaningless dribble, right down to business, clear concise and thorough explanation!!
Just what the doctor ordered. 👍🤛
Just discovered You. I love the no nonsense, You tell it like it is. Scopes are tools is the best line I’ve heard this year. Thank You.
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Food for thought, thanks Joe.
Spot joe you nailed the pros and cons perfect keep up the good work
I really like your video’s you always explain where a person understands the scopes you review my uncle he always preferred fix power scopes and I got a couple of fixed power scopes on hunting rifles I also totally understand first and and second focal plain scope in how they work thank you for these awesome videos
Thanks Joe, very good advice and descriptive video.
Bought a lot of crap scopes before I found your channel. Still looking for something. But now I know all this great info...it's getting harder to choose.
Arken
Very clear explanation - just what we need. AND some practical tips too.
Good job explaining. Been trying to wrap my head around the whole FFP vs SFP. You helped!
Good deal Robert
I love how informative your videos are! Thanks for always posting great content!
You are.morr than welcome
Thank you for this. It's been incredibly helpful!!
Thanks for this valuable information! You’re helping me make better buying choices.
Great video! I have a vaRiable FFP that I really like because I don’t have to make mil calculations based on magnification. However, zoomed out too far means I have problems distinguishing mils. Zoomed in too far means I can’t always get to the bottom end of the mil scale. It is a 3-5x and for most shots I find I use 6-9x because it is allows me to se the mils for best effect.
If I was shooting center fire, it would shoot flatter and wouldn’t be a big deal but I’ve got it on an Airgun and so it Range estimates and seeing the mils it pretty important.
Thanks for posting this!
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So glad I watched this video. I was about to buy a first focal plane for my Tikka 270 deer hunting rifle. The fist focal plane reticle would have been too thin for low magnification which I use when hunting in the wooded areas. I went with the Athlon HMR 2.5-15 and so far I like it. I can reach out and nail a coyote in the back of the field with the higher magnification. Thanks Joe for the great information.
I know reticle is thinner but by using my 6-24x50 at 9 and using the illumination it makes a huge difference. FFP mil is fast for changing range unlike sfp MOA where the reticle spacing changes depending on magnification. I zero at 300 yds and anything up to 500 is easily done by just using the range card of memory...not hard. for longer shots I have my range card and a VERY simple hold point...rarely use turrets. To each his own and my hunting is open cuts and cross canyon shots on moose and elk. good video for newbs.
With your amazing way of explaining things makes it so much easier to understand. No dought your the superman of optics .👍👍👍
Thanks for the very well explained differences in those Scopes Joe really appreciate it... take care and stay safe
Thank you for making this video my friend I needed this one.
Love it every day is a school day. I’ve learned something. And you answer questions befor they’ve been asked. Cheers
Thanks
Thanks for your honest opinion, always great videos awesome work!!!
Great job Joe!
Very well explained, thank you.
As usual, another great video. I'm pretty happy with my Vortex Diamondback.
This answered for me the type focal plane to get.... thanks so much
Great and very informative video. I was in 2 minds which type of scope I wanted FFP or SFP and this cleared my mind. SFP fits my shooting disciplines better and I can understand why now. Thanks for the info and I'm now a subscriber to be able to learn more and help you in a tiny way, to continue your great videos
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!
you are like the big brother that is always trust worthy and knowledgeable with great patient always go to，thanks for all
Same here I want a simple scope, that’s what I use when I hunted and works for me
Excellent review of first and second. I’m with you on the fixed power for hunting. Definitely not enough to choose from.
I agree with Carl. SFP for Hunting and FFP for target shooting. Just my personal preference. 👊😎🇺🇸
thanks joe! this is a really great video about something i've been puzzling over for quite a while. i'm going to rewatch it and send it to a couple buddies.
Thanks Skip
Thank you, you made it very easy for me to figure out what i need, Vortex Strike Eagle 1x8x24
Love your videos. Your "KISS" method of explaining things does it or me. Appreciate it brother !
Another incredible video thanks Joe
Thank You
Very Helpfull, thank you for the easy to understand no-nonsence explanation, your genuine honesty is very much appreciated.
You are more than welcome
Another Excellent Video. Great Explanation of FFP and SFP, as well as your descriptive of Fixed Power. It doesn’t get easier than this Video. Thank You for the hard work you put in to your Channel.
Thanks Henry 🍻
Super helpful information. I hadn't considered some of these things but I will for sure now. You're the man Joe!
Thanks Tay .
Thanks one eye scope guy !
Your info is very useful and your personality is not boring . 😊
Another great video Joe !!!
Thanks Daniel
Another good video. Thanks
words of wisdom thank you
Perfect. Thank you!
Great info that I really needed.
Thank you I appreciate it
Petty new to optics. You were the one who explained the basics far better than anyone else out there! I do not subscribe to much, but after seeing you make the complicated simple. You were an instant subscribe for me!
Thanks Jeff
Hi from England. I have some german and Austrian fixed power scopes. One I had on a remington 700. The optics are superb. By the way I bought that compressor you were reviewing. It does what it says on the tin.
Jeeese …. You tell Nothing But The …. Truth.
Love your videos, getting my Education Every Time I Tune In👌🏽
SFP for hunting and FFP for long range targets. I used a fix power scope for years and I'm a fan!
I agree 100% 👊😎🇺🇸
What about I little but of both. Hunting and target shooting. I will probably be more time at the range 300 to 500 yard than hunting. Which I normally at 100 - 150 yards.
@@Checo1 in that case I would probably go with an FFP, good for long-range but you can also dial down for close-up situations. Keep in mind the further you dial down the smaller your reticle will get. 👊😎🇺🇸
Had been leaning toward the 2nd focal plane for my 308 deer gun.
Thanks
Thanks I've been watching your videos. Im begining to understand scopes and optics .👍
I have 2 of the Bushnell 10X Tactical Elite scopes and I have used them on everything, probably bought em 12-15 years ago, thanks joe !
Very insightful on scopes. Thank you. The only thing left out was BUDGET. LOTS of folks can't afford a first focal and that's where you're advice is always on target. Stay fafe
Found you late last week! Love you just the way you are, maybe not the Coors though! LOL I’m learning and having fun with every post you make. Thanks so much
Lol , thanks for that . I have a blast doing this
You tell it like you see it. I like that. No BSing around.
Great video. A couple of cents from my end: 1. If you wanna use your scope for ranging, then I prefer a FFP. 2. If you want to shoot at distances with guns that do not imply much bullet drop, say, within a wooded area with shots within 200yds, a clear SFP is the way to go. For fixed scopes, FFP or SFP, it's pretty much the same thing, and I also love fixed scopes, cuz a decent price around $300 will get you an awesome scope! Thanks again for all the good points, Cyclops--I just miss the strippers at the end of the video, hehe!!
Another excellent video!!!
Thanks for a great information
Picked up a Weaver K -6 vintage. You're right on clarity for fixed-power. I have not mounted it yet, but looked through it, and was happy. I like simple scopes. I agree on your holdover argument too on sfp and ffp. I learn quite a bit on your channel too.
Thanks Buddy
Thanks, straight up answer!
Thanks Lou , and thanks for sharing my channel
Keep up the fantastic info!
Fixed-power scopes are like prime lenses. There's just something wonderful about how they're put together.
Without a Doubt
Wow I learned a LOT with this video! Thanks Joe. Awesome channel. ^5
Thank you for that
Thank you for all the information. I have learned a lot about scopes thank to these videos.
Thanks Rick
@@CyclopsJoeVideos if you don't mind could you recomend a good ffp scope for a .25 pcp airgun under 500.00 ? I will be shotting mostly ground hogs and plinking.
There is a door #4 as well.. I set my variable scopes on a specific power (say 6 x on a 3-9) and leave it there. Then you have a kinda fixed scope without the costs.
for hunting I prefer 1x8 since average range 150-300
I Must have watched 20 different videos on ffp or sfp differences . Yours was the most helpful by far. Just a better job explaining period. I just got my primary arms gl 4x18x50 Tuesday. Its ffp . Still waiting on darn mount. Keep up great videos. Chance.
Thanks for that
Great video! I'm sure this helped a lot of people.
I hope it did
Very informative and insightful
Great stuff Joe. All the info, none of the salesman type BS.
Yeah man , pushing one brand all the time to me makes other guys credibility drop to ZERO
Great Video!!
FFP 💯 . Thanks for the info joe👌
Great stuff thanks.
Great info as always I prefer 2nd for hunting
Dang great stuff there, helps me explain to folks why I use second focal plane with 10 power from memory on holds.
Thanks Man
Thank you for what you do.
Just subscribed.
Thanks Travis
Good info and good laughs 👍😂
So glad I found your reviews … Luke from the southwest of the uk
Tha ks for that Luke
Great video 🤙
Great video, I learned a good bit. I am trying to find a good scope for my break barrel air gun. The one that came with it is crap. It is a 4x40 fixed. I am looking at maybe a lepers 4x9 x 40. I hunt squirrels at no more than 40 yards. I do plan on mounting it on the Diana shock mount when they get back in stock. Keep up the great work my friend enjoy all your videos.
Thanks Again Learned A Lot ....
Good information to work with.thanks
Thanks Fred
Video has a common sense perspective and explanation, well done.
Glad you think so!
I'm a FFP guy. At any magnification I can measure a miss in minutes of angle (I'm an MOA guy too) with the reticle and make a very accurate adjustment. SFP scopes with holdover reticles are only correct at a certain magnification, typically the highest magnification. Joe says it best when he says it's all up to the shooter to choose the right scope for themselves.
Thanks and THANKS for your service 🇺🇸
@@CyclopsJoeVideos Thanks Joe
Thanks for explaining buddy 🙂
Very helpful!
Thanks Greg
Excellent breakdown! I use a SFP 1-6 on my AR's because the reticle is easy to see. At close range I use the chevron and the horseshoe (Primary Arms ACSS reticle) and at longer ranges I can go on up to 6 power and used the holdovers accurately. On my long-range rifle I have a SWFA SS 3-15 FFP mil/mil scope that I can reliably dial in dope with.
Great choices Dennis !
Well done. I knew quite a bit of this information but I would have had a much more awkward time trying to explain it as well as you did!
Lol , thanks
Great explanation
This guy does know what he's talking about 👏👏👏
Very helpful video
Thanks Joe!
thanks Joe New
Scope for me discovery is going think element FFP for me... great video s as always 😎 😉
Thanks Joe!!
Great video
thanks for the video/info.
I'm totally onboard with Door #3, I've got a number of low power and fixed scopes by Schmidt Bender, Kahles, Swarovski, and Ziess. You are correct about the clarity of the European glass. The fixed 4 by 32 & 36's are crazy good plus they're lightweight.
Great video, take care and be well!
The weight (and size) you don't really appreciate till you lug those large zoom scopes around for a while.
@@allanwind295 - I'm through with lugging anything more than than a typical 1-4x24 Safari style scope. Anymore, my only large scope is a Kahles 3-9x42. Lightweight is the only way to go.
Besides, my idea for hunting is getting closer than 150-200yds. I've seen too many "hunters" mess up at 400+yds, regardless of what some character post on his CZcams video... They never show the ones they hit but lost! Piss-poor hunting ethics!
Thanks for that! 👍🏻
Yes sir, heavy reticles are often overlooked but a must for a no BS hunting rig. The Leupold plex w/firedot is a fantastic reticle for predator hunting, 3-9X40 with a throw lever is perfect on an AR platform rifle. Subscribed....
Great post man
Good shit dude, I've never really considered a fix power scope....... until now 😉