Front Focal Plane Optics vs. Rear Focal Plane Optics

Brendan O'Neil   Jun 30, 2025

Few things are as exciting as buying a new rifle—aside from shooting it, of course—except maybe picking out the perfect optic to go with it. In fact, selecting the right optic is nearly as important as choosing the rifle itself. One of the most common questions we get is about the difference between first and second focal plane scopes. Here's a quick read from Leupold that breaks down the key differences between the two.

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