First Focal Plane

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What kind of good first focal plane scope is out there with a simple reticle ( maybe just mil dot ). I have recently bought a Element Helix moa and for my liking the reticle has just too much clutter. Thanks
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There are many FFP scopes on the market, but your definition of good and mine may differ as well as others’. What’s your budget like (what are the minimum and maximum amounts that you’re willing to spend)? Which magnification range(s) are you looking for? What makes a reticle “good” to you? Are there any features that you have to have to meet your minimum standard of “good?” Finally, what do you intend to use the scope for? Plinking? Bench rest shooting? Hunting? Field target shooting? Some scope manufacturers make and/or market scopes and reticles to shooters based upon specific applications. 
 
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the main reason i use an ffp scope is so that all the details of the reticle (for ranging or elevation and wind holds) are accurate for any magnification.

if you don't need these details, are you certain you want a ffp scope?

sfp will give you a simpler reticle that is always the same, are less complicated and generally less expensive for the same quality of glass.

/of course, if you do want ffp mil dot for some holdovers, i would call doug at camerlandny.com and tell him what you need. at least a good starting point.
 
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I have an athlon 6-24 FFP. I called Optics Planet and talked about it, but said it just wasn't in my budget at the time. getting ready to hang up and they offered another 10% off, which might help the budget situation. This one is close to the scope I have, and I quite like it.

Athlon Optics Argos 6-24 x 50 mm Riflescopes 30 mm First Focal Plane (FFP) | 11% Off 4.5 Star Rating w/ Free Shipping (opticsplanet.com)

If a 4-14 will do the trick, look at this one:

Athlon Optics 4-14 x 44 mm Riflescope 30 mm First Focal Plane (FFP) | 20% Off 4.2 Star Rating w/ Free Shipping and Handling (opticsplanet.com)

10% off sale on now as well. Ends at midnight.
 
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the main reason i use an ffp scope is so that all the details of the reticle (for ranging or elevation and wind holds) are accurate for any magnification.

if you don't need these details, are you certain you want a ffp scope?....
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Ditto. My FFP scopes are filled with info. I'm not sure I'll ever use it, but I certainly like the idea of it and the logic behind them. I'm not a sniper or a competitive shooter however, and I am beginning to come to terms with the idea that I might remain just as happy in my ignorance and use SFP instead.
 
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