Swfa

[BillBurns]

Anyone know where I can find a swfa 12-42?

 

[Odoyle]

Backordered. They are not that good IMHO.

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-12x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-105770.html

Their clearest one is the 10x42. The 16x kinda SUX and 20x REALLY REALLY REALLY SUX!!!

The <$200-$250 (On sale shop smart OR-NOT!) Bushnell TAC front focus 5-15x40AO Mildot is much nicer.

You can choose to spend more for less satisfaction.

The $120 - $130 (MAKE OFFER) Barra H50 2-10x from EBay with questionable Warranty WHOOPS it's butt too.

 

[Odoyle]

The 3-15x Barra literally spanks the SWFA SS 3-15x as well.

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/barra-2-15-scope-wow/?referrer=1

 

[PumaCarl]

They may not be optically that optimum but mechanically they are super rugged. Some people are just looking for a rugged dependable gun sight first and optical quality second. Needs differ, and the OP didn't specify. I own a 10X SWFA and a Tac Vector fixed 10X and I prefer the TV for the reticle, but the SWFA is obviously way better built. If I was going to start clicking or if I really had to count on durability I would go with the SWFA every time. The brand has been used and abused by operators for quite a while now and has a pretty good record at getting the job done, -especially meritorious when considering the price.

 

[shambozzie]

+1 on what pumacarl said. I have 2 of the 10x sf.very hard to beat for clicking. Glass not bad and the best no non-sense warranty in the business.

 

[intenseaty22]

I own 2, a 3-15x & the 10x. I’m very happy with them. I don’t have Videophile vision I guess, so they seem pretty clear to me. Rugged & functional. I use them on my Springers too, never a problem. 

 

[Mr.H]

Just a PSA, the specs on the Barra Hero scope is over 28 oz. The SWFA is almost a half pound lighter at 21 oz. I'd sure like to see other Japanese scopes in the 20 ounce range that can focus down to 10-12 yds, max power 15 or 16X