Guys,
Consider this a PSA for the fixed SWFA SS 16x and 20x scopes. First off, I like the SWFA scopes, its a good bang for your buck. But you may think its garbage because of a milky-cloudy image. Due to the design of the scope there is too much light going into the scope. I know, you may think I am crazy but its true. I spoke to Skyler over at SWFA and he knew what the issue was. The design of the fixed 16x and 20x has this issue. The higher the magnification, the harder it is to get a clear picture. It's critical to be at the right distance (eye relief), and centered to the ocular more than any other scope I have owned. There is no margin for error. If you are even a "CH" off you will have a milky-cloudy picture.
So before you decide to throw out the scope because it's not clear, take a paper towel tube and hold it in front of the objective bell. You will notice immediately a crystal clear image. I was baffled myself. So what do you do, can't go to the range with a paper towel tube hanging off your PCP. Great thing is there is a solution, sun shades. I have had multiple scopes ranging from $800 and under. Never had the need to use a sun shade, ever. With the SWFA fixed scopes, the more magnification you have, the more sun shades you will need. Not as an option but as a necessity. I added 3 to my 20x and 2 to my 16x. Try it out, you won't regret it.
Shoot safe and shoot straight!
Boombots74
Consider this a PSA for the fixed SWFA SS 16x and 20x scopes. First off, I like the SWFA scopes, its a good bang for your buck. But you may think its garbage because of a milky-cloudy image. Due to the design of the scope there is too much light going into the scope. I know, you may think I am crazy but its true. I spoke to Skyler over at SWFA and he knew what the issue was. The design of the fixed 16x and 20x has this issue. The higher the magnification, the harder it is to get a clear picture. It's critical to be at the right distance (eye relief), and centered to the ocular more than any other scope I have owned. There is no margin for error. If you are even a "CH" off you will have a milky-cloudy picture.
So before you decide to throw out the scope because it's not clear, take a paper towel tube and hold it in front of the objective bell. You will notice immediately a crystal clear image. I was baffled myself. So what do you do, can't go to the range with a paper towel tube hanging off your PCP. Great thing is there is a solution, sun shades. I have had multiple scopes ranging from $800 and under. Never had the need to use a sun shade, ever. With the SWFA fixed scopes, the more magnification you have, the more sun shades you will need. Not as an option but as a necessity. I added 3 to my 20x and 2 to my 16x. Try it out, you won't regret it.
Shoot safe and shoot straight!
Boombots74