I have a 2.5 x 10 Hawke on my gun now and found that I almost always use 10x. I shoot from 20 to 60 yards, mostly squirrels and pest birds. Planning my next gun/scope combo and have been considering a SWFA fixed 10x due to the legendary accuracy of their turrets and reputation for toughness. I might stretch my shooting out to 80 yards with the new setup but most shots will be 30 to 45 yards. Also price is an issue.
Any One Using a Fixed Power Scope?
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I threw a 16x SWFA on my LGU as a temporary thing, but its still there, so I guess it's staying. I thought it would be too much for offhand, but the rifle is heavy enough to steady out.
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For hunting purposes, I have found 10x has plenty of power. Their was a thread on this subject a few months back which convinced me to buy a fixed power 10x scope. Since money is not spent on magnification, usually fixed powered scopes have better glass and because their is less moving parts, the scope will stand up to harsher conditions.
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Would you ever consider a night vision add on? If you would, you'll want the ability to run lower magnification. Just thought it worth mentioning, obviously if not then it's a moot point.
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SWFA SS 10x42 MMQ
10x appears to be all I need and I agree with the idea that fixed scopes may be less susceptible to damage.
The SWFA scopes are so tough they're practically legendary and I really like the reticle and .1mrad turrets.
10x appears to be all I need and I agree with the idea that fixed scopes may be less susceptible to damage.
The SWFA scopes are so tough they're practically legendary and I really like the reticle and .1mrad turrets.
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I have the SWFA SS 6x42 and have taken a lot of rabbits, from 6m to about 50 meters. The main factors in choosing the 6 power, for me, were the huge 7mm exit pupil size and the ~7m field of view; I do a lot of my shooting at dusk and need to be able to locate and see the target.
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10X is all you really need, the SWFA 10x42 is a great scope, good glass and I really like the mil-quad reticle.
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I too might be in the market for a new scope and the SWFA 10x might fit my needs.Looking at these scopes over on SWFA and trying to figure out the the different combinations and features. What I thought was if you had a fixed power scope that you did not have to adjust them for parrallax, I see though that they mention with the 10x fixed power scopes they have rear focus or have a model with side focus. Does that mean you still have to focus or set parallax for these scopes. If so I would consider getting the side focus model of the 10x scope. Another thing I was looking at if ChairGun allows you to work in MRAD and I think it does. Can anyone confirm this for me. Thanks Bill
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Regarval do you have any trouble seeing the fine mil-quad reticle under any particular conditions. Bill
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So far so good, I have heard some do that specially in cloudy days.
i don't think Chairgun has this reticle, Strelok Pro has it, one of the best ballistic software out there, $10 bucks to download it in any smartphone.
i don't think Chairgun has this reticle, Strelok Pro has it, one of the best ballistic software out there, $10 bucks to download it in any smartphone.
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Yes I know that ChairGun does not have this reticle but in their click value box it appears they allow you to specify 1/10 mil per click. That would be the value of the Mil-Quad turent click. If you you don't mind another question. Does this scope focus down well to 10 meters as listed. Thanks Again Bill
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Thanks to everyone for taking the time to comment on this question. Think I will give the SWFA 10x a try. Will look into reticles and turret adjustments. Is there a thread on a discussion of different reticles and corresponding turret adjustment schemes?
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Dan I decided to give the 12x42 a try with the Mil-Quad reticle. I just wanted a little more magnification for my Condor .22 groundhog getting combo. The scope is supposed to be delivered today. I will give my impressions of the scope after a little use. Bill
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