Thread: How to choose a rifle scope

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

I want to share my thoughts on this subject. ...it can be useful for other people as well.

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Here are some of my views and tips which I learned through trial and error:

1. MIL is easier to calculate in the head, easier to use for range estimation, and easier to remember. If all else is equal, buy MIL scope.

2. Unless it is for a centrefire gun that is to be used within a range with no bullet drop, reticles with mil/moa markings are useful. ..
7. The main advantage with FFP is that you can use different magnifications and the reticle lines still work......

This sales pitch for FFP ignores the fact that MIL v MOA are just different numbers and if you're deficient in basic arithmetic or memory, neither will save you. Get a rangefinder and it really doesn't matter what you choose. Having said that, I'd prefer the constant reticle size in SFP scopes.