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Understanding First Vs. Second Focal Plane Reticles

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Should you choose a first or second focal plane reticle in your hunting riflescope? What’s the difference? Get your answers in this video from Burris Optics.

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  1. A better example to use might be a target that becomes covered up by the reticle in the first plane vs the reticle in the second/rear plane…such as a deer at 250 yards or greater.

  2. Best, most clear, explanation I've ever seen. You really need the graphics to explain this to anyone – and no on else ever takes the time to show the graphics. If you just know where the reticle is compared to the magnifier, then all this is very clear. Thanks for the best video!

  3. I'm new to the firearms/optics community. When you spoke about the cons of the Second Focal plane, and said that the BDC will only work on one setting (high power) did you mean like the greatest magnification? And your BDC won't work on any other Magnification? Please explain. Thanks for the informative vid.

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