First-focal plane precision riflescopes mystify and intimidate a lot of shooters. It’s understandable, especially for outdoorsmen and women who cut their teeth on scopes with a duplex reticle and a ...

If you’re shopping for a rifle scope, the third question—after “What do you plan to use it for?” and “How much are you looking to spend?”—is “Are you looking for a first-plane or second-plane reticle?

BDC (ballistic drop compensating) reticles have been popular in big-game riflescopes for a long time. Now we’re seeing them on rimfire riflescopes. If you like to hunt small game with a rimfire rifle, ...