The whole First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane debate is very much like a back-and-forth ping pong match. But let's start by addressing some of the possible drawbacks of a First Focal Plane scope:
1) If the reticle is optimized for long range shooting, the stadia lines may be extremely thin at low power. Like, thread-thin. The result? You've got a reticle that's has a lot of information but practically invisable at low power.
2) Conversely, the reticle may be too thick at the highest magnification setting. Your target might be obscured by the stadia
lines.
3) First Focal Plane scopes are usually costlier as the reticles and other components are harder to manufacture and assemble.
In spite of this, there are some very definite advantages to first focal plane.
The reticle in first focal plane scopes is positioned behind the erector cell. Thus the reticle and the target are getting magnified by the same amount.
The whole First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane debate is very much like a back-and-forth ping pong match. But let's start by addressing some of the possible drawbacks of a First Focal Plane scope:
1) If the reticle is optimized for long range shooting, the stadia lines may be extremely thin at low power. Like, thread-thin. The result? You've got a reticle that's has a lot of information but practically invisable at low power.
2) Conversely, the reticle may be too thick at the highest magnification setting. Your target might be obscured by the stadia
lines.
3) First Focal Plane scopes are usually costlier as the reticles and other components are harder to manufacture and assemble.
In spite of this, there are some very definite advantages to first focal plane.
The reticle in first focal plane scopes is positioned behind the erector cell. Thus the reticle and the target are getting magnified by the same amount.
Your reticle subtensions stay true, no matter what magnification setting you’re on. This is especially advantageous when shooting or ranging targets at unknown distance.
Hi-Lux Optics builds rifle scopes with first focal plane reticles that are ideal for long distance hunting and tactical applications.
Your reticle subtensions stay true, no matter what magnification setting you’re on. This is especially advantageous when shooting or ranging targets at unknown distance.
Hi-Lux Optics builds rifle scopes with first focal plane reticles that are ideal for long distance hunting and tactical applications.
Built to reach out, the PR5 5-25X56 scope is a monster for the ELR field. If your target is a serious distance away, the PR5 brings it right up next to you. The scope’s crisp, highly transmissible ED glass makes full use of the 56mm objective’s brightness. The first focal plane TRACR reticle functions readily at all stages of the magnification range, providing holdover points along the main axes and throughout the Christmas tree. Dial when you want, or hold over when you need to move quick.
The turrets are built to dial, time and again. With stainless steel internals, dialing for elevation and windage is as crisp at click 10,000 as it is right out of the box. The precision-machined 34mm one-piece tube weathers high recoil and rough conditions with ease. This scope is designed to be used, whether it’s comfortable on a bench or bumping around on a trek to the blind. The elevation turret features a zero-stop for a quick return to zero, and both turrets can be re-indexed to account for any changes.
Available sunshades and anti-reflection devices thread right into the objective bell to keep the sun safely out of view. When the light gets even lower, you can dial up the illuminated reticle, from night-vision compatible levels up to full brightness.
Comes with Sunshade, Throw Lever and Flip Up Covers.
