SFP vs FFP for my application

[Tehjosheh]

I found a killer deal on a Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40 SFP optic for my current build and purchased it.

My application will be something that i could use to hunt with <300 yrds and something i could use for target shooting up to 500 yrds. It has a 20", heavy .308 barrel.

I have the optic brand new, unmounted, and since its purchase I have done a lot more research into optics and am hearing rave things about FFP (primarily from the long range, precision shooters)

My question is, for my particular application, do i need to invest in an FFP? I am leaning towards no. Reasoning being: under 300 yrds, it seems if I zero at 2-3" high at 100 yrds I can hold dead center from 0 to 300 yrds and have a ~6" diameter shot.

Beyond this, i can be at maximum power where my MOA reticle should be valid.

Does this seem reasonable or should i just sell my current optic and start on a FFP?

Thank you.

[jwfire25]

Seems reasonable. One thing to consider is will the reticle have enough holdover at max power using the hash marks for your particular application

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[HK Dave]

Keep in mind with sfp, holding over only works in one magnification. Usually it’s the highest mag. That may not work well in a hunting scenario.

But if your plan is to hit within 6” within a specific distance by using the center of your reticle, makes perfect sense to me and an sfp will be fine.

[NorCalFocus]

[tony270]

I'm shooting a 9" paper plate at 400 yards, consistently. I only shoot at the maximum power, 6 power, if I had a 12 power scope I wouldn't be able to do that, and a 40mm objective lens is too tall for the AR platform. My set up is a Vortex Razor SFP HD Gen II, BCD Reticle, .556 caliber. When I have shot at low power I don't notice anything, I hit tin cans free handed at 100 yards. This is on my Coyote hunting militia rifle.

[Mute]

For hunting and known distance target shooting, a SFP can fulfill the role without too much problems. However, if you have any inclination that you'll need to adjust your holds on the fly, then a FFP scope will be more useful to you.

[Tehjosheh]

copy that, my plan is to use the intended (SFP) scope and learn from there. as they say, experience is the best teacher so at best i am satisfied with my setup - at worst i am convinced i need to upgrade

[Big bug]

FFP.....for the win.....