FFP ... SFP ... mildots ... ranging

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At the risk of hijacking the thread: Would you say it's feasible to use holdover for 12 fpe power level out to 50m? If so what kind of reticle would you choose? And what magnification do you use (in WFTF/ Open) for shooting vs ranging? Do you change magnification for standers and is that why you are shifting to/ use FFP scopes? 

Thanks for the explanation.
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My current preference is to use a 1moa reticle and run at 24x magnification for shooting. Though I often turn it down for locating targets, and occasionally turn it down for shooting. I've always used holdover, even when shooting at 12fpe.

I'm currently using 6-24x50 FFP moa/moa scopes. The selection of suitable scopes with those features is growing quickly. Even though I prefer to shoot at 24x max, I would likely get a higher mag scope, but most of the higher mag FFP scopes are lacking in some area (close focus/reticle/affordability/etc.)

The only reason I would want greater than 24x would be if it improved focus range finding for FT.

I've always used holdover, even when shooting at 12fpe, so it is possible. Whether it is preferable depends on the user/scope/situation.

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Thanks for the details. I shoot mostly 12 fpe by habit. I will try to see if I can use holdover more seriously beyond 40m. 
 
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I have read everything posted here with interest. Learning how others are working targets with their scope system. Seeing if there is anything I can adapt for myself. I see a lot of different powers listed, and mils listed, and clicks listed, and counting, etc. Someone mentioned earlier they would not have the time to range find their target, click their scope, then shoot in a hunting situation. I can promise you one thing … My range finder hangs on a lanyard around my neck. It takes less than a second for me to grab it and range my target. When the rangefinder shows me the yardage, I twist my turret to that exact number and fire I can promise you it is faster than any estimating, click system I have ever used or seen used. It eliminates all thinking, calculating, or estimating completely. It is definitely not the only way. And it may not be the best way. But fast and simple it definitely is.
 
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