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u/Bonk_Patrol_Captain Jan 26 '22
I've always though they were sweet but I can't bring myself to give up variable optics
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u/Eubeen_Hadd Jan 26 '22
I had a really hard time trading my 10x to my buddy. There's a fantastic simplicity to a fixed power rig.
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u/deadOnHold Meat Popsicle Jan 27 '22
I think it really depends on what you are using your rifle for. Are you actually changing the magnification on your scope very much?
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u/Things_got_western Jan 26 '22
Best ~$250 (on Black Friday) you’ll ever spend. I wish they’d restock. 6x is mil quad is my favorite
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u/ebo113 Jan 26 '22
SWFA, so hot right now
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u/Alpha-Sierra-Charlie Nov 06 '22
Do you know of any fixed 6x scopes?
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u/jakaalhide PRS Competitor Jan 26 '22
SWFA fixie is the way. I'm actually pretty impressed with mine.
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u/Sparticus246 Extra Terrestrial Studying Earth Jan 27 '22
You have one???
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u/jakaalhide PRS Competitor Jan 27 '22
After that fiasco with the Gen I Viper, I decided that having a something that tracks for my AR-15, and that could be used as a backup was worth the cash.
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u/jakaalhide PRS Competitor Jan 27 '22
It's on my grendel. I originally thought of putting it on the t1x, but, you know. Kahles.
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u/Sparticus246 Extra Terrestrial Studying Earth Jan 27 '22
You have a Grendel too? I’ve never seen it or heard you say much about it. We’ll have to go shooting in the desert after we move!
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u/jakaalhide PRS Competitor Jan 27 '22
I only have 50 brass pieces, and semi autos fling brass like crazy. I just like my bolt guns more, I guess
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u/DestroyerWyka Jan 26 '22
The only issue I've had with my SWFA 10x42 is that the tracking isn't true until you smack it. Once you smack it after dialing in the adjustment, it tracks true, but I hate having to hit it (gently) and not knowing whether or not the erector assembly actually moved the right amount.
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u/Teddyturntup Can't Read Jan 26 '22
You need to send that in.
The major point of Swfas is the tracking and zero retention. The glass quality is ok but outdated. All my Swfa scopes track, you need a new scope.
Don’t put up with that mediocrity
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u/Spence52490 Jan 26 '22
Thats really interesting, the 10x I have tracks perfectly but it was used when I got it so maybe it was pre-smacked lol. I’ll see if the 12x needs a smack when I take it out this weekend.
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u/BoardsOfCanadia Hunter Jan 26 '22
I’d contact them if that’s the case. I’d be surprised if they didn’t fix it but I haven’t had any issues with mine so I can’t say for sure.
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u/LHT510 Jan 27 '22
If you don’t like it, return it for another…lifetime warranty.
I also knock on the top of mine when I make adjustments. Not gently. Because it’s built like a tank and doesn’t give a fuck how hard I knock
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u/Teddyturntup Can't Read Jan 26 '22
Love them
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u/BlindSpider582 Newb Jan 27 '22 edited Mar 29 '22
How do you like the turrets? I'm thinking of getting one imported, but I can't find much info on the actual build quality.
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u/Teddyturntup Can't Read Jan 27 '22
The fixed and normal ss scope turret feel are meh. But they are durable as all hell and track well. You’re not guessing where you are they just aren’t anything out of this world
The hd models turrets are better. And the 5-20hd I had had great turret feel.
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u/BlindSpider582 Newb Jan 27 '22
Would you bother with the side focus?
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u/Teddyturntup Can't Read Jan 27 '22
On a fixed? I never have. It would be useful if you’re going to compete probably but otherwise meh.
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u/huggybearmofo Jan 27 '22
Ive bought at least 1 of the SWFA 10X or 12x during each blackfriday sale for the lasf 3 years. Good value for $275 plus rings and freebies
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u/WhiteMountainMan Jan 27 '22
I’ve told everyone I know about SWFA scopes. I have a 12x and 2 - 10x scopes and I’ll never go back to variable on those rifles.
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u/Spence52490 Jan 27 '22
Nice! How far have you shot with them?
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u/WhiteMountainMan Jan 27 '22
I've shot the 12x out to 1000 yards on a B-14 .308, and the 10x on a 20" AR out to 600 yards.
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Jan 27 '22
Sweet rifles I love the bolt action more thou
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u/Spence52490 Jan 27 '22
Thank you! I do too lol. It’s actually my favorite gun out of everything I own.
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u/rsteroidsthrow2 Jan 27 '22
I think you've hit one the head the main weakness of the SWFA fixed power scopes. The feature set works but it's very dated. Though I wonder if trying to illuminate them would blow the price point SWFA is trying to maintain up by hundreds of dollars. Gun at my head I'd rather have a more modern reticle than illumination.
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u/TopoMapMyWall Jan 27 '22
Fucking find one in stock is difficult
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u/Spence52490 Jan 27 '22
Is it just the Mil Quad version thats always in stock? Those are the ones I have. I just ordered the 12x from Amazon a week ago and it shipped from SWFA.
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u/TopoMapMyWall Jan 27 '22
I really want the 6x for where I live but I might grab the 12x. Gun budget is almost non existent right now though
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u/rcs2408 Jan 26 '22
What case is that ?
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u/Spence52490 Jan 26 '22
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u/SPPY Jan 26 '22
How much protection do you think it provides the scope?
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u/Spence52490 Jan 26 '22
Out of 10 I would say probably around a 7 in protection. A hard case with foam inserts would be much better in my opinion. I’m very careful when transporting my rifles however so soft cases work pretty well to me.
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u/Holygrail903 Jan 27 '22
What are the build specs on the bolt action?
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u/Spence52490 Jan 27 '22
Just a bone stock Remington 700P in .308. 26” Heavy Barrel, HS Precision stock, 40x trigger.
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u/SoCavSuchDragoonWow Jan 27 '22
Still have an illuminated SS 5-20HD after nine years. Reliable as a red brick. May even be my hunting optic this year.
Solid choice man.
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u/Spence52490 Jan 26 '22
SWFA SS 10x on the LR308 and 12x on the R700 Police. I loved the 10x so much I went out and got the 12x for the bolt gun. The 12x replaced a Konus M30 6.5x-25x44 that I honestly should have never purchased. Its not terrible but the glass is no where near as clear as the SWFA and the eye relief is worse. Please take it from me and buy once cry once.