SWFA--can I get a witness?

[powderburnz]

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a SWFA SS 12x42. Using it for long range shooting on top of a Savage 10fcp-sr 150yrds and beyond. I would enjoy hearing pros and cons from the owners of this scope ONLY. Not looking to argue over brands here, I'm hanging my hat on SWFA. Thanks

[LoneWolf]

Yep great entry level/bargain scope for long range use. I was using one for long range steel when I first started. Good reticle, glass is decent enough to work with and 12x is just enough to work out to that 1000yd range.

When I upgraded to a higher end scope after using the SWFA for about a year my scores immediately improved.

I had better luck using holdovers and minimizing turret adjustments as I believe they may be just a touch on the loose side. Might have just been the one I have though. They're definitely solid for scopes in that price range!

[Robinhood]

Lone Wolf, Did you go up in power when your scores went up?

PB, If you are shooting mid or long range I found the 16X to improve my scores over the 12.

[LoneWolf]

I upgraded to a Vortex Razor, so better glass, better reticle, crisper adjustments, and more magnification.

[Robinhood]

Yes, clarity helps too. I rember when all of the prone shooting was getting started. Lots of guys had the B&L 10X and the SWFA 10X. When everyone started going up in power, the scores started falling. Now I never see a 10X on a serious rifle. I do see 25 and up though. I am about to go up on my 1000yd gun even though I never thought I would shoot as well as I have been with that magnification. Is yours the gen 1 or gen 2? Are you happy with it? What reticle? Sorry for the hijack.

[LoneWolf]

Moved conversation to PM. OP let me know if you have any questions it is a great scope for starting out on a budget. I've recommended it to numerous shooters who agree after using one.

[reynoldsfamily3]

I got the same scope you listed during their last black Friday sale. I like it so far, would love to have a Nightforce or S&B, but that isn't going to happen. Adjustments are firm enough and the scope is better than I am for now. An upgrade is in the future at some point, but probably a couple ears and then the SWFA 12x will go on a rifle for my son. Mine is sitting on a Stevens 200 action in a Choate Tactical stock with a heavy varmint 7mm Rem Mag from Apache.

[Twinsen]

When I don't want to spend $1,000 on a Vortex, I go with a fixed SWFA for $200-300.

[kevwil]

SWFA 12x is their best scope except perhaps the 5-20 HD. I've had the 6x, 10x, 12x and 3-15x. Bright and clear image, precise reticle, decent turrets, for a steal of a price. I'd put the 3-15x at the top of my list, for the added flexibility, if it didn't have such a fat reticle and have odd optical effects with mirage at magnifications > 12x.

[flylo]

I agree on the SWFA scopes. Aroung Thanksgiving the have a sale so I plan on buying then. Last time I bought 20x with rings & scope level for $249, last sale included lense caps.

[D.ID]

When I don't want to spend $1,000 on a Vortex, I go with a fixed SWFA for $200-300.

My version is close:.................When I don't want to spend $1,000 on a Bushnell, I go with a fixed SWFA for $200-300.

[powderburnz]

Thanks for all the replies. Where are you guys buying your SWFA's? I would like to get it from my local gun shop.

[LoneWolf]

Only sold by SWFA unless you find a used one.

[D.ID]

Thanks for all the replies. Where are you guys buying your SWFA's? I would like to get it from my local gun shop.

From their website or from their ebay listings.
As far as I know they do not have "dealers" so your local gunshop is not going to have them.

[powderburnz]

I've seen them on Amazon

[FEENIX]

I've seen them on Amazon

Yep, but not $299.

[Robinhood]

Yep, but not $299.

Yep, Amazon Super Sniper; Ships from and sold by none other that SWFA

[flylo]

SWFA.com They sell most other brands also. The SWFA comes in both MOA & Mil-Rad. IMHO can't be beat for bouble the price & great service if needed.