Any body who has ever talked scopes with me knows I'm a Big fan of SWFA scopes . They only have two sales a year . Its a Killer time to pick up a 3-12 ( like I just did) .Here's a link
https://swfa.com/taxday2017
https://swfa.com/taxday2017
SWFA tax day sale
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Tweeter I ordered the exact same scope as you . Wife doesn't know it yet ..... But I may not be done yet 
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HI JOE,
I AM THINKING OF BUYING THE Nikon Prostaff Target EFR 3-9x40AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU FELT THAT WAS GOOD FOR MY HW30 COMING.
I ALSO AM CURIOUS WHAT RINGS YOU WOULD USE.
SRRY ABOUT MY CHINESE CRACK ...
THX
JOE
I AM THINKING OF BUYING THE Nikon Prostaff Target EFR 3-9x40AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU FELT THAT WAS GOOD FOR MY HW30 COMING.
I ALSO AM CURIOUS WHAT RINGS YOU WOULD USE.
SRRY ABOUT MY CHINESE CRACK ...
THX
JOE
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The Prostaff is a pretty good scope! Nice glass, light weight. I have one on my S410 with BKL rings.... really dig it
If you want mil quad and side parallax, the SWFA is a great deal! I'm gonna pick one up
If you want mil quad and side parallax, the SWFA is a great deal! I'm gonna pick one up
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Hi Joe
Have you tried the 3-15x with the reticle that has the bold square in the middle?
I am wondering if it would be useful for hunting.
Thanks
AJ
Have you tried the 3-15x with the reticle that has the bold square in the middle?
I am wondering if it would be useful for hunting.
Thanks
AJ
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Joe I like the Nikon a lot , its a nice scope and I really like the dot cross hair . PS Joe NEVER apologize for being a Smart Ass !!! Its both of ours best quality !!
AJ I haven't owned one of those but I can tell you this . The milquad can be a little hard to pick up in very low light . I have a 6 power on my crossbow and it has mildot. Only reason being is its easier to see in very low shooting light . I would think the thick diamond would be very easy to pick up ! Don't get me wrong , the milquad isn't like invisible thin or anything . But I mainly just plink and shoot at thumbtacks and paintballs and such . But in this part of the country we do a lot of pig hunting so I have heavier crosshairs on guns to hunt .
AJ I haven't owned one of those but I can tell you this . The milquad can be a little hard to pick up in very low light . I have a 6 power on my crossbow and it has mildot. Only reason being is its easier to see in very low shooting light . I would think the thick diamond would be very easy to pick up ! Don't get me wrong , the milquad isn't like invisible thin or anything . But I mainly just plink and shoot at thumbtacks and paintballs and such . But in this part of the country we do a lot of pig hunting so I have heavier crosshairs on guns to hunt .
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Speaking of pig hunting im up at this witching hour to head out for some..... what in the blue blazes are you doing up this time of the night Joe? shouldn't you be getting some beauty sleep? /................... Trust me you need all the help you can get
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Wish it was out drinking with the guys , or pig hunting ...I'm up taking pain meds recovering from latest surgery ...I feel like a one eyed Mr. Potato Head .
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I am in Long Island New York ,and i know you have been up late.
Guys like us need beauty sleep.,thats why we are as handsome as we are.
I hope you feel better after your surgery.
I don't like surgery or doctors.
Started when i was one day old .
i got circumcised when i was one day old and it traumatized me so much i didnt walk for a year.
feel better my friend the world needs you !
Happy Easter to you and yours
joe
ps the bunny rabbits of the world must hate this group!!
Guys like us need beauty sleep.,thats why we are as handsome as we are.
I hope you feel better after your surgery.
I don't like surgery or doctors.
Started when i was one day old .
i got circumcised when i was one day old and it traumatized me so much i didnt walk for a year.
feel better my friend the world needs you !
Happy Easter to you and yours
joe
ps the bunny rabbits of the world must hate this group!!
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Joe, don't know much about the 2nd focal plane, that's where the real sale is? What are guys recommending
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Thanks for the heads up Joe. I love me some SWFA scopes. Whenever I buy a new scope the first thing I do is compare it to my SWFA 3-15x42 ffp. For me it kind of sets the standard of what a mid-range priced scope should be.
I really like the mil-quad reticle. But I wish they would add a few hold-over windage dots. I'm trying to use the turrets more & more, but for quick shooting scenarios it lacks the extra windage dots options.
Is the sale smaller this year than usual? I was hoping the 5-20x50 HD model would be discounted more
I really like the mil-quad reticle. But I wish they would add a few hold-over windage dots. I'm trying to use the turrets more & more, but for quick shooting scenarios it lacks the extra windage dots options.
Is the sale smaller this year than usual? I was hoping the 5-20x50 HD model would be discounted more
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Hi Michael (Joe sorry to butt in)
How would you rate the clarity when comparing the SWFA at 15x to the Hawke Frontier at 15x?
I know its apples to oranges but I have yet to purchase a SWFA brand scope and have a Hawke
Frontier just like the one you had as well as a couple of MCT brand (Viper connect and Viper Pro)
scopes in addition to several Sidewinder 30s and Aeons. Which would it be closest in comparison
to, clarity and brightness-wise?
Thanks
AJ
How would you rate the clarity when comparing the SWFA at 15x to the Hawke Frontier at 15x?
I know its apples to oranges but I have yet to purchase a SWFA brand scope and have a Hawke
Frontier just like the one you had as well as a couple of MCT brand (Viper connect and Viper Pro)
scopes in addition to several Sidewinder 30s and Aeons. Which would it be closest in comparison
to, clarity and brightness-wise?
Thanks
AJ
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AJ don't be silly , its a discussion forum . Jump in Anytime !!! Michael will have to take that question tho .
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I havent' had the pleasure of trying a MTC Viper Pro yet. I like the idea of a customizable yardage turret.
The Hawke Frontier line is a step above the Sidewinder line and the Aeon line. The Hawke TMX reticle is by far my favorite reticle. Comparing just the glass of the Frontier & the SWFA SS is almost a tie. Both have really nice glass. If you're into using hold-over & SFP then the Frontier line is a great choice. If you prefer dialing in your turrets & FFP then the SWFA is hard to beat.
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