Thread: Scope for a .338 edge

dirty old nxs would do the trick but if money is no issue.....

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

dirty old nxs would do the trick but if money is no issue.....

The price difference isn't huge between the atacr and I'd rather not regret being tight
And not getting it

So FFP vs SFP is basically where this discussion is at for a NF ATARC vs a Kahles K624i. I have a K624i and have not used a ATARC.
And you want it as a hunting rifle primarily.

I would recommend with all things being equal you go with FFP for the simple reason that the reticle marks are a constant angular measurement throughout the power range – i.e. the definition of FFP. In my opinion this has a few advantages of SFP:
Depending on how well you handle recoil the higher magnification scopes can make target acquisition tricky, meaning you may need to adjust the zoom to get back on target – you will still be able to know the correction off the reticle at any power (assuming you see the impact) with FFP.
In lower light conditions it may be an advantage to drop the scope magnification to give you a brighter view – when you do this with FFP the reticle is still constant.
If you do not dial the windage and just use the reticle the sub-tensions are constant throughout the power range.
Overall it simplifies the thinking and makes corrections easy to measure.

The biggest problem I see with FFP is the reticle may be “thick” at higher powers and “thin” at lower powers. I have not found this to be a problem with my K624i with MSR reticle but others mention it. I have and do use my K624i at low and high magnification in field target shoots with positional shooting and short range targets. With your 338 Edge how likely is it you will have a need for the lower magnifications?

Either way both are high end scopes that will serve you very well. SFP is not a problem you can't think your way out of anyway

Thanks for that gillie that's exactly my thoughts on the two
In reality I doubt I will be using the scope on the lower powers
As it is for a long range rifle like you say, the msr reticle is the one
That I would pick as well if I went that way. Probably not a bad
Decision to be having to make I suppose