Which scope for HFT?

[Mballistics]

please help with “must have” features for HFT scope 

 

[jps2486]

Accurate ranging is foremost followed by a reticle that you can easily determine holdover. I’ve been using a Hawke Sidewinder 6-24X for years with good results. Why 6-24 when you can’t use it over 16X? The reticle is 20x instead of 10X.

 

[Skip-in-WV]

My wife loves her Hawke Airmax, but I think the Vortex Diamondback 6-24 is a little better. 

 

[c_m_shooter]

HFT or American Field Target Hunter Class?

 

[Mballistics]

HFT please

 

[c_m_shooter]

HFT please

Then you can ignore the responses so far.

 

[Scotchmo]

HFT please

Then you can ignore the responses so far.

In that case -

long/narrow depth of field, so a small objectve is best.

fixed 10x or variable up to 12x.

mil-dot reticle.

Something like these are popular among some of the top HFT PCP shooters:



In general, if the scope is a good choice for AAFTA Hunter Division, it's a poor choice for HFT, and vise-versa.

 

[Mballistics]

thank you, make sense, if during the shoot it is not allowed to touch the scope, heaving a good depth of field helps

 

[Therealld]

I think the FIXED power SWFA 10X or 16X scope would do well for that game. Reticle is ok and focal distance is forgiving. Very solid scopes.

 

[Str8tshooter]

https://sightronusa.com/product/sih412x40ftmoa/

 

[Macros]

Sightron S3 10x42 mmd reticle is a great hft scope.

 

[nomojo65]

This is a awesome scope @ midway USA on clearance I just picked one up SFP for $369 glass is super clear & bright, windage & elevation turrets are positive & repeatable 

cheaper!

 

[Mballistics]

Thank you, any tips on ranging please? I red some prefer to use “faster” scopes and use the degree how much the target is blurred to judge the distance, and some prefer smaller objectives to have sharp targets through the range.