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First Focal Plane or Second Focal Plane?

A riflescope’s reticle is placed in either the first focal plane (FFP) or the second focal plane (SFP). The main difference between them is that an SFP reticle will appear to be the same size regardless of magnification. With an FFP reticle, the size of the reticle will appear to change as the scope’s magnification is changed.

Photos: Inside the Leupold Optics Academy

Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper recently had a chance to tour the Leupold Optics Academy in Madras, Oregon. Get an inside look at his trip with this gallery.

Women’s Wilderness Escape Expands Offerings With Long-Range Hunting Class

Participants, outfitted with Weatherby Camillas and Leupold optics, spent two days developing their skills to shoot at distance and in varying weather conditions in Wyoming.

Savage Arms Introduces Model 10 GRS

Savage Arms has announced the arrival of its new Savage Model 10 GRS, a rifle designed exclusively with long-range shooters in mind. The Model 10 GRS is meant to deliver top-of-the-line accuracy and performance.

The Ultimate Long-Range Hunting Cartridge

There are many candidates that fit the bill, but we asked our writer to pick just one, the one, that will best serve any long-range situation.

Back to School, NRA Style

Not everyone who attends an NRA Outdoors event will kill a trophy sheep—but they’ll be given an opportunity to make the most of world-class training and facilities just the same as the folks who will. It’s hard to argue with that.

Top 5 Long-Range Cartridges

When you consider all the variables, these five cartridges stand out above the rest in the world of long-range shooting.

NRA Outdoors Announces 2016 Long Range Schools

Following a successful launch in 2015, NRA Outdoors will expand its Long Range School offerings in 2016.

Hornady and Gunwerks: Reloading for Long Range

NRA Publications Armorer Christopher Olsen had the chance to spend a few days reloading Hornady ammunition and putting it to good use at Gunwerks' long range shooting course. Get an inside look at what he learned with this gallery.

Leupold CDS Dial and Custom Reticle

Available as a factory option on many Leupold models and as a Custom Shop addition to a number of existing, already purchased scopes, the CDS replaces the elevation turret cap with a low-profile, click-adjustable dial.

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