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Just picked up an older Kahles variable..
I like the scope , but noticed when I crank up the magnification the cross hairs get larger also ...I don't think I've noticed this before with my other Leupolds ..


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Posts: 1291 | Location: Catskill Mountains N.Y. | Registered: 13 September 2011Reply With Quote
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First focal Plane vs Second. The Kahles, as most European scopes, are first focal plane. Guys that know what they're doing can use that feature to do range estimation.
 
Posts: 20075 | Location: Very NW NJ up in the Mountains | Registered: 14 June 2009Reply With Quote
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Thanks Biebs
I found a video explaining the difference between 1st and 2nd focal plane ..I knew it had something to do with that , but was not sure how it worked ...

This is probably the first scope I've had that has first plane redical

First plane follows and second plane stays "

Neat feature , as the ballistic redical stays accurate thru the power level change when on the first focal plane ..


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Posts: 1291 | Location: Catskill Mountains N.Y. | Registered: 13 September 2011Reply With Quote
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The more you use it, the more you'll likely become attached to the FFP design. On the other hand, it seems some hunters/shooters are polarized on 1st vs. 2nd focal planes and have no use for the other. I have both styles and like them equally. Smiler

Enjoy the scope!


Bobby
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Posts: 9319 | Location: Shiner TX USA | Registered: 19 March 2002Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Bobby Tomek:
The more you use it, the more you'll likely become attached to the FFP design. On the other hand, it seems some hunters/shooters are polarized on 1st vs. 2nd focal planes and have no use for the other. I have both styles and like them equally. Smiler

Enjoy the scope!


+1 - me too.

But I have grown to like high end ffp scopes by blaser, minox and Schmidt and Bender.

Mike
 
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Thanks guys


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RSM 375 H&H
 
Posts: 1291 | Location: Catskill Mountains N.Y. | Registered: 13 September 2011Reply With Quote
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How old is your scope? If it is 35 years old or more it might not just be FFP but reticle-movement. You can tell if the reticle moves out of centre if you click it far.

And if it does, don't be alarmed - rejoice, because that promises toughness, better field of view and less tunnel vision. You have to take more care mounting them but it is all worthwhile.

It's a long story. If your scope is one of those, PM me your address and I'll give you a copy of my book about the matter.
 
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