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What is a typical distance to zero a fixed mag scope? I tend to zero my red dot at 50 yards, but not sure for a scope. Second question, are there any advantages to a variable power second focal plane scope given the zero only works at the highest magnification?
Thank you for the clarification. It makes far more sense that the ranging dots/bdc lines would not be accurate across magnification vs.the center dot crosshair. I know many people like the ballistic drop reticles, but it is just as easy for me to make adjustments on my end without them or messing with the scope. Thanks again.This is wrong, wrong, wrong.
#1 what you zero any rifle at has more to so with your intended shooting distances than the construction of any scope used. Pick a zero that makes the most sense for your intended use. Then after you zero it, you can use the knowledge of how it operates at given distances and still hit targets outside of the zero accurately based on the trajectory of the bullet. If this is confusing, research it more.
#2 second focal plane scopes work at any range based on the zero they used. What you are confused about is any ballistic etches or mil dots, those are typically only accurate at the highest magnification on a second focal plane scope. There is a huge benefit to these scopes, one thing is cost, they are often cheaper than ffp scopes. For one thing, consider on a 1x8 power scope that is second focal plane, the scope will generally only be used on 1x or on 8x, where the ballistic etching or mil dots would be accurate. For a .223 for example, 0-200 can be shot minute of bad guy at 1x easily enough, and going out to 300 or 400 it isn't that much of a drop ballistically to still apply some kentucky windage to put shots on target, but at that point, crank it up to 8x and not only is there now more magnification, but the ballistic reticle is accurate at that setting too. Still at any magnification, the zero still applies. If this is confusing, research it more.
First focal plane scopes get a huge groupie following when in reality, 99% of the people saying they have to have a ffp scope don't even know why they think that, or understand how that difference will even benefit them.
I should have been more specific. Rifles for 30-06 and .308 both around 150-165 grain bullets.Rifle or pistol? Caliber?
Yes, thank you.My Leupold 6x's are zero'ed at 2.75" high@100. Depending upon caliber it would mean that the heavy duplex "pointer" would be dead on at 300, which is roughly the longest ethical shot I would take, semi-supported off of sticks and standing. Hope that helps!
Thank you for the clarification. It makes far more sense that the ranging dots/bdc lines would not be accurate across magnification vs.the center dot crosshair. I know many people like the ballistic drop reticles, but it is just as easy for me to make adjustments on my end without them or messing with the scope. Thanks again.
100yds...What is a typical distance to zero a fixed mag scope? I tend to zero my red dot at 50 yards, but not sure for a scope. Second question, are there any advantages to a variable power second focal plane scope given the zero only works at the highest magnification?