is it harder to shoot tight groups with 1st focal plane hunting scopes?

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09 August 2007, 15:13

PATRIOT76

is it harder to shoot tight groups with 1st focal plane hunting scopes?

Can you guys still shoot .5 MOA or less with those reticles that increase as the power gets turned up?

10 August 2007, 05:04

Big Bore Boar Hunter

Not too much of a problem with duplex or #4 germans. Things with large dots in the middle can be a little off.

John

10 August 2007, 10:53

trepur

No problem using the plex-type reticles. The aiming mark must be a suitable size. Very handy that the reticle doesn't shift with a change in the magnification.

10 August 2007, 12:11

Husqvarna M98

There is nothing smaller than the tip of the point of the post in a nr 1 reticle.

If one cant shoot with that reticle then one cant shoot at all or perhaps the gun is off.

However it takes some geting used to and with a scope with a x4-x6 magnifying range the reticle will get fairly large at full power.

Best regards Christian.

11 August 2007, 00:21

djpaintles

quote:
Originally posted by PATRIOT76:
Can you guys still shoot .5 MOA or less with those reticles that increase as the power gets turned up?

Yes, it's just a matter of using appropriate targets. Use ones that show white equally on all sides of the reticle and you'll be fine. Solid black reticles make it more difficult..........................DJ

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