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First Focal Plane Riflescope vs. Second Focal Plane Riflescope

First vs Second Focal Plane Scopes: Which Should You Get?

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In a first focal plane (FFP) scope the reticle grows and shrinks with magnification, so holds and ranging marks are correct at every power. In a second focal plane (SFP) scope the reticle stays the same size, so the marks are only correct at one power, usually max. FFP suits long range holds; SFP is [...]

Clay: How to Set Up Your Rifle for Accuracy Testing

Clay: How to Set Up Your Rifle for Accuracy Testing

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When it comes to testing the accuracy of your rifle, what exactly (what features and accessories) do you need to get the job done?

Long-Range Sleeper: The Tikka T3X Compact Tactical Rifle—Full Review.

Long-Range Sleeper: The Tikka T3X Compact Tactical Rifle—Full Review.

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I cut my teeth on Remington rifles and have owned my fair share of custom and factory offerings but I kept hearing how superior the Tikka rifles were. There was a time when I just considered that big talk and now that I’ve had a Tikka T3X Compact Tactical in my hands, I don’t think it’s all talk.