SFP and FFP reticle position

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Only rare rifle scopes have the reticle arrangement, where some parts of the reticle are in the First Focal Plane and other parts of the reticle in the Second Focal Plane. Such arrangement has its advantages in hunting scopes and tactical scopes.

In hunting scopes, such reticles are usually set so the central dot is in the Second Focal Plane, and the reticle bars are in the FFP. Such design offers a big dot in the center of the field of view, when the scope is set to minimal magnification and best possible rapid target acquisition. When such rifle scopes are set to higher magnification, the central dot covers only a small part of the target, while the reticle bars are thick and can be easily seen in low light situations.

Tactical scopes with SFP & FFP reticle design are usually wide angle rifle scopes, with a very thin reticle in the First Focal Plane and a bright red dot in the second Focal plane. When such scopes are set to 1.0x magnification, reticle is barely noticeable and thin. With a bright illuminated dot in the center and thin reticle that obstructs little of the field of view, such scope can almost be a true red dot sight. On the other spectrum of magnification, the reticle in FFP is easily visible and can be used for holdovers on longer distances.

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CQB riflescopes are a subcategory of wide-angle riflescopes. They are available with reticle either in first or second focal plane. CQB riflescopes are equipped with tactical reticles which have holdover lines displayed under the center of the reticle. Horseshoe-shaped reticles are very common, especially with first focal plane CQB riflescopes. These are the only wide-angle riflescopes with tactical turrets. They are equipped with 30mm or 34mm tube but cannot be ordered with a rail underneath. Some of the premium class riflescopes, such as Kahles K16i, have the front part that surrounds the objective lens strengthened. Riflescopes from this subcategory usually come with a throw-lever for easier and quicker magnification adjustment. If not, it can be purchased extra in most cases. CQB riflescopes are mainly used by police, military and IPSC shooters. Main Differences between hunting wide-angle riflescopes and CQB scopes are in the reticle and turrets. Also, CQB scopes cannot be ordered with a rail underneath.

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SFP and FFP reticle position