What Is Second Focal Plane Riflescope?

In second focal plane riflescopes, the reticle stays the same size while the target grows and shrinks when you adjust the magnification. These reticles are ideal for low-light hunting situations and in scopes that don't utilize hash marks for range estimation.

What is the difference between 1st focal plane and 2nd focal plane?

Basically, the difference between a first and second focal plane scope is where the reticule is positioned within the rifle scope. This affects the image seen at different magnifications. If you shoot at varying ranges then first focal plane scopes are extremely useful.

Do Snipers use FFP or SFP?

FFP vs SFP for Snipers

Aside from competition, military and police snipers also have a use for FFP scopes when there needs to be a rapid and precise follow-up shot. That could mean the shooter is spotting their own miss, or it could mean they are working with a spotter calling a correction.