Rifle Scopes MRAD or MOA and FFP or SFP ??

[Cody Custer]

Which reticle type is easiest learn, understand, and use AND, is FPP worth the money for Long Range at know distances?

Thanks for input. Trying to decide on scope for new rifle Savage 10FCP-K.

Cody
semper fi

 

[Temp9]

Pick the measurement unit that you're more comfortable with. They both do the same thing. It's like asking "What's better; quarts or liters?" Just make sure the reticle units match the turret units. THAT's what makes a difference.

As for FFP vs SFP, most people shooting long range would be better served by FFP. No need to worry about being dead on at correct power, and no need to worry about correction multipliers if you're using a different power. It doesn't get much simpler than matching turrets and FFP.

 

[Tevis]

I prefer mils and first plane or fixed power. It just made my shooting simpler with a mil/mil scope. What you see is what you need to dial.

 

[SWThomas]

Based on my questions about the same thing, go with MRAD and FFP.

 

[viper06]

+1 for mil/ mil scope and FFP. for a value one, I bought one of the Weaver Tactical ones in mil/mil and been extremely happy so far

 

[Family Guy]

I think if you are new to all the measurements, go with the mill/mill system.

It's very easy to learn and is becoming very popular

FFP vs SFP ... I would go FFP just for the fact that ranging is a little simpler at any magnification.

If your main purpose is known distance targets then SFP should be fine.

 

[Newtrick]

I'm a knucklehead. I started with MOA. It worked fine, you do a little calculating, but it worked fine. That said, in the last year I have started switching to Mil/Mil. I find this easier to work with, and will eventually convert all my optics to this standard.

 

[Graham]

Which reticle type is easiest learn, understand, and use AND, is FPP worth the money for Long Range at know distances?

Learn one system well, then take the extra five minutes to learn the other. You don't need FFP unless you are engaging multiple targets at multiple distances uncer time constraints.

 

[Cody Custer]

Thanks Guys.

I never thought of these types of things before. Have scopes on my hunting rifles but they all have simple cross hair reticles. Hundred yard zero and "hold-over" if greater distance. My previous long range shooting has been with vintage calibers and iron sights, the most complicated being tang mounted "peep sights". Mil/Mil it is. Still undecided about FFP or SFP. Frankly, it is down to money now. $200 swing between FFP and SFP for the scope I have in mind.

Cody
semper fi

 

[GunDudeUSA]

+1 on FFP.

 

[marksman25]

I recommend FFP also. Think you will be happier with it in the long run. Just my .02

 

[Maxyim]

Take a look at this video series:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTca3wF35Og

Summary - for starting out, you're probably better off with MIL/MILand FFP.

 

[Cody Custer]

OK. Have decided what to do to equip my new rifle with sights. As a reminder the rifle is a Savage 10FCPK, 308, accutrigger, accustock, detachachable box magazine, 24" flutted barrel, muzzel brake.

Have decided I would start simple using a fixed power SWFA SS 10x42 mil/mil, side focus scope, Seekins Precision Low Rings, and a Seekins Precision Picatinny rail w/20 moa cant. I also ordered a Harris BR Series S bi-pod.

Thanks to everyone who provided input.

Cody
semper fi
USMC (not currently on active duty)

 

[crocker84]

mil-mil ffp. I picked this combo when I first started a couple of years ago and I don't regret it.

 

[3-0-hate]

I went with MRAD and FFP.

I used to shoot MOA and still do sometimes.. MRAD is just easier for me to figure out on the fly because what you see in the reticle is what you dial. And whole numbers are much easier to work with..