First focal plane reticle position

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General features of First focal plane riflescopes

First Focal plane reticle position was a predominant riflescope design in the past. Today, such reticle arrangement can only be found in tactical riflescopes and in a few classical European hunting riflescopes.

Reticle in the First - focal plane scope

The main feature of First focal plane reticles is their subtensions do not change with the magnification change. That means reticle subtensions in such riflescope can be used for distance estimations or bullet drop correction at any magnification setting. This is of paramount importance in tactical scenarios; thus, all real tactical scopes have First focal plane reticle placement.

Clicks in First focal plane

Usually, the first focal plane riflescope features the clicks matched with reticle subtensions and are named MIL-MIL scopes. Another benefit of the First focal plane riflescope is the point of impact does not change with magnification change.

Compare to SFP - second focal plane

The majority of new hunting scopes are not produced as First focal plane riflescope; however, these reticles are thick on the highest magnifications and cover more target space than Second focal plane (SFP) reticles. With super-zoom scopes with a zoom ratio of 6 times or more, this feature became even more noticeable, since the First - focal plane reticles in such scopes are thin on low magnifications and thick on high magnifications.

first focal plane VS second focal plane

Reticle position in first focal plane (ffp) riflescope VS second focal plane (sfp) riflescope (Source: Revija Lovec)

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The riflescopes in this category are designed to withstand the reverse recoil of a spring-powered airgun rifle.

Recoil resistance is especially important when looking for a riflescope in the entry price class since the more expensive ones are often high recoil rated. One of the cheapest riflescopes available, designed especially for airgun rifles, is Hawke Airmax (even the least expensive in this category withstand reverse recoil).

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First focal plane reticle position

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General features of First focal plane riflescopes

Reticle in the First - focal plane scope

Clicks in First focal plane

Compare to SFP - second focal plane

Reticle position in first focal plane (ffp) riflescope VS second focal plane (sfp) riflescope (Source: Revija Lovec)

Video presentation of First focal plane reticle

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First focal plane reticle position

VIDEO

General features of First focal plane riflescopes

Reticle in the First - focal plane scope

Clicks in First focal plane

Compare to SFP - second focal plane

Reticle position in first focal plane (ffp) riflescope VS second focal plane (sfp) riflescope (Source: Revija Lovec)

Video presentation of First focal plane reticle

General features of Air rifle scopes

Recoil resistance

Best manufacturers of riflescopes for Air rifles models

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