FFP VS SFP & lighted vs not lighted reticle

[randal]

looking at new scopes and trying to decide if the extra cost of the reticle on the first focal plane is worth the extra money or if i would use it.. and also if the lighted reticles are worth the extra money.. if it was all an extra $100 i would do it but i think with the ftp and lighted reticle were talking another $400.. looking at the vortex vipers..

[randal]

and i want to practice and feel comfortable shooting at 500-600 yds but thats prob about as far as id go..

[Ecoboost]

Do you hunt in low light? If so get the illumination. Will you use the MRAD to range targets or do you just need a duplex style reticle? FFP makes it so you can use the MRAD at any magnification. If you don't use this stuff don't spend the extra on the scope, spend it on ammo!

[randal]

yeah i want to be able to shoot as late as possible.. i like the fact that the ffp keeps everything the same at any magnification i just don't know if id use it..

[JP8]

With MOA/MRAD or TMR the illumination does help with the fine lines. Your call on the FFP or SFP. I run all SFP scopes but have been debating on buying a Vortex PST FFP and seeing how I like it.

[Ecoboost]

With MOA/MRAD or TMR the illumination does help with the fine lines. Your call on the FFP or SFP. I run all SFP scopes but have been debating on buying a Vortex PST FFP and seeing how I like it.

Stay with your mark 4.... I had one on a 338 and was not impressed....

[epp838]

The only real benefit to ffp is the ranging capability. If it's for hunting I would go with a luminated reticle.

[randal]

from what i have found is i can get a sfp with lighted reticle for $300 cheaper.. think I'm gonna just stick with that..

[JP8]

Stay with your mark 4.... I had one on a 338 and was not impressed....

Kool. I put the Mark 4 on my 6.5 Creedmoor and threw a Zeiss on the the ultra.

[JP8]

from what i have found is i can get a sfp with lighted reticle for $300 cheaper.. think I'm gonna just stick with that..

I priced out a bunch of scopes yesterday with Arrowsmith. Good prices. Found them a couple bucks cheaper with promo codes at Optics planet. But if I buy I will go with him.

[Ecoboost]

Kool. I put the Mark 4 on my 6.5 Creedmoor and threw a Zeiss on the the ultra.

Can't go wrong with either of those IMO! My Vortex viper PST had some sort of sealeant hanging down on the inside, and the illumination was nasty.... The illumination switch worked about 50% of the time. Your would have to spin it 2-3 full turns before it would start working. The qualty wasn't near what other $900 scopes have. Your milagr may vary, this was my experience.

[JP8]

Can't go wrong with either of those IMO! My Vortex viper PST had some sort of sealeant hanging down on the inside, and the illumination was nasty.... The illumination switch worked about 50% of the time. Your would have to spin it 2-3 full turns before it would start working. The qualty wasn't near what other $900 scopes have. Your milagr may vary, this was my experience.

Good to know.