Simple explanation of FFP vs SFP scopes

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  • Опубликовано: 11 фев 2018
  • This is a basic explanation of some of the differences between a First Focal Plane scope and a Second Focal plane scope. This is not an advanced explanation. It is just enough information to make you a more educated consumer.
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  • @mikefinley4367
    @mikefinley4367 3 года назад +11

    To the point. No ego crap, unwanted music, friendly and best of all great explanation. Thank you.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Mike and thanks for watching.

    • @mikefinley4367
      @mikefinley4367 3 года назад

      Manners lacking today, a simple reminder for everyone is to not just say it but mean it ... Your welcome.

  • @user-sz7fo1jm1w
    @user-sz7fo1jm1w 10 месяцев назад +31

    I installed this optic on a crossman 760 air rifle.I have now shot the riffle around 500 times during target/plinking practice, and the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope has done well.With this optic, I have neutralized around 30 pigeons that were invading one of my buildings.For my short range air rifle, I will continue to use this scope, but will be upgrading to a more powerful scope, when I buy a more powerful air rifle, in order to shoot at longer distance.For the money I have spent, this scope has truly been a great buy.

  • @kevinroberts9580
    @kevinroberts9580 6 лет назад +2

    There's no question that I always learn something whenever I click on one of your videos.

  • @viforata
    @viforata 2 года назад +4

    In my country we say "scurt si la obiect". It means "short but all clear". Excellent and time effective explanation, congrats!

    • @xd.5.45
      @xd.5.45 Год назад

      Tu ești român sub acoperire

  • @InSightFreedom
    @InSightFreedom 6 лет назад +3

    One of the best explanations I've seen yet. Thank you. Added to a playlist.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @pyaeger911
    @pyaeger911 3 года назад +1

    X-RING thank u for explaining this to me. I ordered a SFP scope and thought I wasted my money bc it wasn’t FFP, but I actually prefer a SFP. Thank u very much. Keep the videos coming brother.

  • @johnsmithjr5498
    @johnsmithjr5498 6 лет назад +1

    Very glad that you made a RUclips channel!! One of the very best content creators on here!!

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      Thank you Mr. Smith. I really appreciate the compliment.

  • @Reloadingfromthehotpot
    @Reloadingfromthehotpot 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for breaking all this down for us all. I am just getting into some distance shooting an this is helping dramatically.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      My pleasure!

  • @kirkmcknight113
    @kirkmcknight113 3 года назад

    Thanks for the Simple version. Just what I needed.

  • @XRING
    @XRING  6 лет назад +3

    Thanks Razor! Just trying to keep it as simple as possible.

  • @CoryBollig
    @CoryBollig 4 года назад

    Thanks for the info.
    And... I love the resolution on your camera.

  • @jdshillbilly1229
    @jdshillbilly1229 6 лет назад

    Very informative again. Thanks for sharing the info

  • @stevezephyr
    @stevezephyr 4 года назад +1

    Great video, explained simply, which is good as I'm a bit simple lol!!!

  • @mace8873
    @mace8873 Год назад +1

    Short and to the point, thanks!

  • @beachdrugpanda
    @beachdrugpanda 3 года назад +1

    This was incredibly helpful I've been trying to figure out what I want for my 308 Galil Ace thank you

    • @XRING
      @XRING  3 года назад

      My pleasure! Thank you for watching.

  • @felgercarb3803
    @felgercarb3803 3 года назад

    Very good and simple explanation👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @artillerybuff2000
    @artillerybuff2000 11 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent explanation. Thank you!

  • @tar6805
    @tar6805 3 года назад +1

    Best and easiest explanation by far, well done !

    • @XRING
      @XRING  3 года назад

      Thanks TAR!

  • @scottf.3808
    @scottf.3808 6 лет назад +1

    Nice simple explanation as makes sense as I never really knew so I thank you for your good info....Good stuff...

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      Thanks.

  • @Tacticoolarms
    @Tacticoolarms 3 месяца назад +1

    Great explanation

  • @theotherguy3083
    @theotherguy3083 6 месяцев назад

    You made it so simple for me to understand. Thanke

  • @2bNIKEt1
    @2bNIKEt1 3 года назад

    So a question I've had. Does the power increase help the target not be covered by your reticle (ballistic) in a FFP optic? In my head I can imagine as you zoom the drop and windage points get larger so the more power helps ensure those points don't cover up your target?

  • @vishnukannan9117
    @vishnukannan9117 3 года назад +1

    Thanks sir, crystal clear explanation.

  • @live4wild968
    @live4wild968 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the info.

  • @edysinsimon8646
    @edysinsimon8646 4 года назад +4

    Yeah..I paid about $100 more for my FFP scope from Lupold...Worth it too!

  • @ChrisWhite.fishing
    @ChrisWhite.fishing 4 года назад

    Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 is SFP. I really like the low power option and smaller 42mm objective lens. However SFP makes me doubt it.

  • @chaoticcaninejb
    @chaoticcaninejb 6 лет назад

    Great explanation for those who were confused or didnt know.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      Thanks RazorJB!

  • @extramile3382
    @extramile3382 5 лет назад +1

    Very good explanation. You earn 1 more subscriber!

    • @XRING
      @XRING  5 лет назад

      Extra Mile Thank you and thanks for watching.

  • @rkba4923
    @rkba4923 3 года назад +2

    Re. SFP optics, make sure you have the magnification ring set at the exact perfect spot at half power to do your 2x deal, or your calculations and reticle will be "off". You also may need to figure out where the "exact perfect spot" is, for the hi-power setting, to exactly correlate to the precision reticle too. In LR shooting a little off can result in a large miss at further ranges.

  • @greatdanexlks
    @greatdanexlks 4 года назад +1

    Thank you again sir!

  • @greatdanexlks
    @greatdanexlks 4 года назад

    Sir! I have a question. Is it possible to estimate a size pattern inside your target, say a 20"x20" square ( to keep the math quick). Or does target size estimate have to be from ground up, and at target full size?
    Thank you for your vid? Great info.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  4 года назад

      GreatDaneXL Hello sir and thank you for the comment. Inches matter tremendously depending on the distance. You really need to know the approximate size of the target otherwise your calculations will be way off. For most “dead electronics” stages in shooting matches they will give you the size of the steel. It is hard enough with the exact information because of time constraints. I hope this helps somewhat. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @dustyrhodes1655
    @dustyrhodes1655 3 года назад

    Great video

  • @bagheri4
    @bagheri4 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great video .
    I just wanted to know if i zero my rifle at for example 100 yards with sfp scope at 10x zoom
    And for shooting longer distance like 500 yard when i use elevation for compensating the drop is it necessary to use the same zoom which i zeroed my rifle (10×) ? Or. Just dial and shoot at any zoom

    • @bhuff4748
      @bhuff4748 3 года назад +1

      Go to Nikons online bullet drop compensator and play with it at different powers on sfp and ffp scopes....they have both on there. The higher the power the more hold over it takes with a sfp. Ffp doesn’t change on different powers..... the holdover is the same. That is the real key difference outside of the reticle increasing size as magnification does but he never mentioned that. So to answer your question I think....if you sight in on 10X and go to say 20x the holdover is not the same as it will take more holdover with a sfp scope on the higher power setting.

  • @seanheyer9515
    @seanheyer9515 10 месяцев назад +1

    Looking for a scope now to put on my new CZ Alpha for deer and hog hunting everywhere I look shows sfp is best for hunting. What are your thoughts? Shot distance would be out to 300 yards. Thank you for your time

  • @channelcatchaser9426
    @channelcatchaser9426 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Ray great video. I’m getting a new hunting rifle and need you expert advice on a quality scope. Rifle is a Browning Hell’s Canyon LR chambered in 6.5 with the McMillan Game Scout stock.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  5 лет назад

      That’s a nice setup Channel Cat! I think you have noticed that I am a diehard Nightforce guy. I don’t know how much you have budgeted for the optic.
      Anything in the SHV line is good for hunting and long range work.
      The 4-16 can be had for about 1k and is very versatile.
      If you have budgeted more, step up to the Atacr 4-16.

    • @channelcatchaser9426
      @channelcatchaser9426 5 лет назад

      @@XRING I just don't want to regret my purchase. I have been looking at the SHV line pretty hard. But not sure about the 56mm objective

    • @XRING
      @XRING  5 лет назад +1

      Channel Cat Chaser I think they also do a 50mm obj. If you step up to the ATacr you can get the 42. I run that setup personally.

    • @channelcatchaser9426
      @channelcatchaser9426 5 лет назад

      @@XRING 1000 more🤑

    • @XRING
      @XRING  5 лет назад

      Unfortunately.

  • @accestos
    @accestos Год назад

    EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!

  • @IY6C
    @IY6C 6 лет назад +1

    Heck yeah great information.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      Thanks Rick!

  • @bradh6185
    @bradh6185 3 года назад

    I'm new to the game. Just bought my first rifle(AR15). Not sure how to determine which of these would be better for me. So I have 49 year old eyes with progressive lenses and I want to stay around $300. Can you point me in the right direction? By the way, I have watched several of your videos. Very informative and entertaining.

  • @surreallife777
    @surreallife777 5 месяцев назад

    I probably didn’t make the right choice for my air rifle. I purchased a second focal plane as compared to a first focal plane. All my stuff is marksmanship and target shooting with the KERVAN airboss K1 25 caliber air rifle.
    I purchased the I purchased the Discovery Lhd 4-16x44 sfp second focal plan. I’m shooting up to 100 yards or more. Was it a mistake to purchase this?

  • @snipertuban93
    @snipertuban93 3 года назад

    Nice video

  • @lancedooley7558
    @lancedooley7558 4 года назад +1

    Looking for a scope for my 308 and i just want high quality that can shoot 100yds to 600yds. What should i buy?? Any suggestions?

    • @XRING
      @XRING  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the question Lance. When you say high quality, what is your price point?

    • @lancedooley7558
      @lancedooley7558 4 года назад +1

      @@XRING i would say between $800-1250. Im not a professional or sniper but looking for above budget type with a professional sniper's approval.

  • @WTFSoCal
    @WTFSoCal 6 лет назад

    You know, I'm looking at another long range scope for a gun I want to build, and I would love to know what the difference in the tremor and H59 reticles are and how the benefit the shooter... that way I don't have to read LOL thanks Ray! Cheers bud

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      WTF SoCal Great Question!
      The reason I went with the Tremor 3 was that it has the wind dots. Other than that, it still has the open center and dot in the center. The Tremor 3 also has a quick “cheater” for 12” targets out to 600. Immediate solutions in the reticle.
      It’s a little busy but I am liking it because of the wind dots.

    • @WTFSoCal
      @WTFSoCal 6 лет назад

      You made me read.... I wanted a video damn it !!! LOL

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      WTF SoCal Too soon for that!

    • @WTFSoCal
      @WTFSoCal 6 лет назад

      DAMN IT ! you are killing me Haus !!! Hey on a serious not... I want to chew on your ear about piecing together a AR10 based long range gun in 6.5... Love to hear what you like in the way of barrels, and chassis, scopes, yada yada yada....

    • @WTFSoCal
      @WTFSoCal 6 лет назад

      ...and also... I just spent 20 minutes watching the only 2 videos on the topic and there presenters are less than interesting... you could make a way better video. But I see the concept, seems pretty simple/yet deep.. but not complicated.... Ill be waiting patiently for your rendition :-)

  • @Interp66
    @Interp66 6 лет назад

    Great information

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      Thanks you Interp66

  • @Jerry-Parker
    @Jerry-Parker 4 года назад +1

    👍

  • @tylarhaugan7908
    @tylarhaugan7908 2 года назад

    I either buy fixed power scopes or ffp

  • @jamesdewer
    @jamesdewer 4 года назад +1

    I get that, what exactly happens to my zero on a 1-4x 2nd focal plane scope. If I zero at a lower magnifications @ 25m (1x.) Then shooting @100m at 4x. I'm way off the steel. It's so frustrating, especially when using those holdovers. I'm using a Nikon M223 2nd focal plane BDC style scope.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  4 года назад +1

      jamesdewer Great question James. However, you cannot zero any scope at 25m and have it still be zeroed at 100m. First or second focal plane doesn’t matter in this case.
      If you have the Nikon with the BDC, I am sure they will either recommend a 100 or 200 zero.
      If you zero at 25m your impacts will be really high at 100m regardless of power. I will make a video with regards to your question in the weeks to come. Stay tuned

    • @jamesdewer
      @jamesdewer 4 года назад +1

      @@XRING that's what's happening.

  • @bigal7561
    @bigal7561 6 лет назад

    I use a 2nd focal plane scope and I don't shoot it except on full power. Know your not high on high power but I've got one 8-32x56 sightron and for me, it's fun. Bench only, short action 6.5 creedmoor that's a great shooter. Glass is good and got it at a great price. Old eyes and this helps. Going to be working on moving out to a thousand yards this summer at my place. Will move further out but not sure where the ballistics will peter out, but I can stretch it as far as I want.
    I shoot the 147 Hornady match and it's great. I've also had success with the 140 grain and even the white tail 127. Now that I've got my rifle where I want it, I'll find the ammo that best suits it for my area of the playground. I'll never be even near the level you and others are, but I'll end up being the best I can be and having a great time competing against my friends that also have ranges on their property.
    This is a bit long, but keep up with the details of long range shooting and match shooting. Even though I'm not new to high power guns (hunted all my life) or ar's, I picked up something from you about shooting from a propped position. I've just balanced the ar and not put forward pressure as from a pod. What I trying to say is, the way your doing the instructions helps. It's point of view...sort of.
    Keep it up and I promise to never write a post this long again...

    • @XRING
      @XRING  6 лет назад

      Big Al Great Feedback!
      Thanks for the support and questions. I really appreciate it Al.

  • @necromanteerrante8095
    @necromanteerrante8095 3 года назад +2

    Make comparisons between the most expensive and the cheapest ones.
    In what point you pay for the brand or the luxury, and not the performance.

    • @XRING
      @XRING  3 года назад +1

      Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @Vato-Psyko-Loko
    @Vato-Psyko-Loko 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the info.