difference in rifle scope focal plane vs second
Optics with reticles in the first focal plane will most of-ten be found in scopes designed for general purpose or hunting applications. In a second focal plane optic, the reticle is installed towards the rear of the erector, past the lenses that help control the magnification of the image.ow, there are one or two manufacturers that have scopes with reticles in both focal planes but this is more the exception than the rule. The focus of this article though will be the differences between FFP and SFP reticles and what that means to the shooter.