Pluses and minius - Burris Xtreme Tactical 8-40x50mm 34 mm Tube First Focal Plane (FFP) Rifle Scope

Optics very clear at all power levels, and first focus plane is new to me but like what it can deliver. Power range great for long shots and getting shot groups as tight as possible with one's aging eyes. Power of 25-30 my best range but went for the extra option to 40. Pupil eye space is limited at most powers but hoping what it will do is force me to the right and correct spot to eliminate optical drift and bad shots. Retical you will either like or dislike. Did find that when you go for F1 shooting at long distances with wide power ranges the F1 will leave you with a minute reticle on low power. At high power the long range lower 20moa portion will drift out of line of sight. Believe with the 40 power this is what will happen, can't avoid it. If you don't like the low power or high power physical limitation on the reticle, go for lower power. I like the higher power possibilities and will be shooting most of time where reticle can deliver what I want. So each one's case will be different but the above reflections are the parameters you will be working with.