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I am primarily a hunter who also enjoys shooting at the range (out to 500 yards.) I am wanting to scope my '06. I think I am happiest with a simple holdover reticle vs the dialing. I have never had a FFP scope, and was thinking of looking for one. I know Athlon makes them at a very attractive price point, but to a guy who uses mostly duplex or a scope with 2-3 hash marks, those reticles look way to busy and fussy. My buddy has a Vortex of some sort that is FFP, and I looked through it. To my eyes, it was a distraction and actually seemed to hurt image quality. I really did not like it. So as I asked, is there a FFP scope with simple holdover marks that won't break the bank? Thanks!


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How about the Meopta Optika6 3-18x50 RD FFP - BDC?

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Try and grab a SWFA SS 3-9x. Simple FFP reticle and very well-suited to general hunting.

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Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
Try and grab a SWFA SS 3-9x. Simple FFP reticle and very well-suited to general hunting.


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For $460 this Element Helix 4-16x44mm FFP scope ought to be right up your alley, and it comes with the rings.

Element Helix 4-16x44 FFP - APR-2D MOA Riflescope #50047 + Warne Maxima Horiz. LOW 30mm Rings 513M

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Although I too would prefer the SWFA 3-9, I would think that a "simple" mil dot reticle would be one's best option for what the OP seeks.

Having just now looked at the link provided by gr8fuldoug, I stand corrected.


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The Meopta is among the most simple of holdover reticles I know of.


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I have a Burris XTR II with the G2B mil dot reticle. I was looking for a compromise between using the reticle for elevation and windage, and ability to be usable on low power. I live in Missouri and much of my hunting occurs in timber where shots are 100 yards or less. I also make a yearly trip out west where shots are typically much longer. This reticle seems to fit the bill for both, especially with the lighted feature.


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Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
Try and grab a SWFA SS 3-9x. Simple FFP reticle and very well-suited to general hunting.
Yep, great glass too.

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If you can differentiate between .3 to .5 mils ,(some can’t), and price isn’t an issue, I suggest Schmidt Bender Klassik 3-12x42 30mm Reticle P3. It’s a FFP mildot model…Works perfect as a duplex on lower powers and starting around 6x becomes a useful mildot reticle.

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Originally Posted by rgrx1276
If you can differentiate between .3 to .5 mils ,(some can’t), and price isn’t an issue, I suggest Schmidt Bender Klassik 3-12x42 30mm Reticle P3. It’s a FFP mildot model…Works perfect as a duplex on lower powers and starting around 6x becomes a useful mildot reticle.

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Yep ^^^^^, this is the answer to a simple FFP reticle if you can swing it. I have the Precision Hunter model of the S&B Klassic and it has the same mildot reticle, the P3, as the standard Klassic but with turrets you can dial one revolution. I hope to purchase another when they become available again.

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Thanks guys, Some solid scopes here!


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Another vote for the S&B. They are as a rugged of a scope with top tier glass that you'll find. With others it seems there's trade offs between ruggedness and view.

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Well a S&B 3-12x42 P3L just sold in the classifieds for a very good deal for someone. You got to be quick and I was not.

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Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
Try and grab a SWFA SS 3-9x. Simple FFP reticle and very well-suited to general hunting.
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