I would say on the 3-15x NXS, I'd like to see FFP. Same with the ACTAR or whatever its called. On a 2.5-10x FFP isn't ideal IMO. Its too hard to make out the reticle on the low end of the power range. I don't think the Vortex FFP owns anything. If you want an unbiased review of one, ask someone who just sold theirs.
Mirage is a factor where it gets warm, and its got nothing to do with the top end 5-25x scopes. If they are FFP, and I previously wrote in that power range I'd want FFP, you don't HAVE to be on 25x. If you have heavy mirage or want an expanded field of view you can dial it back. Just because it runs up to 25x, doesn't mean you always need to be there. On something like a 2.5-10x, in all likelihood you'll be on 2.5 or 10x. So FFP is much less critical.
Everyone goes to how whatever alphabet .mil using spec'd a scope and it doesn't have illumination. Well guess what, those same units have clip on NVDs and thermal devices. I don't. Can't afford it, doubtful that will ever be the case. I don't shoot when its pitch black, but at dusk and early dawn I want illumination. So lacking AN/PVS-27s, I'll be buying a scope with illumination.
The scope model I "champion" does have illumination and I never mentioned wanting a tremor reticle.
The guy from GA Precision putting his name on it doesn't sway my opinion about the updated 3-12. I'm sure it fits his needs fine, which are different from mine.
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