So I picked up a swfa 10x42 on black friday for $199 plus $7 shipping and I just mounted it this morning to my condor ss which might be a gd match for this gun. My first thought looking through her was how clear this scope is for the price plus how nice the reticle looks. I sighted it in with ease so time will tell on this scope but it sure seems like a good value....big Joe R. might be very right on this scope considering how many scopes he has used . Some pics
New swfa scope in the house and I'm impressed...
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That was a crazy deal! I could not believe it was only $199. I ended up buying one in MOA with a side focus but had to pay more than that. With hat price and that scope, they are going to kill all competition!
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That's a good deal. I have the 10x42 on my Veteran and installed the Scopewerks knob. Dial it in and shoot. Knob isn't on in this pic though
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Great deal, congrats Mike!
I have the 10X42 and a 3-15X42 FFP ... both of them are kick-ass scopes, enjoy!!!
I have the 10X42 and a 3-15X42 FFP ... both of them are kick-ass scopes, enjoy!!!
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For what your getting it's really hard to beat plus a lifetime warranty .....I always thought the hawke vantage was a great deal but I'm really not sure they use all the metal inside like the swfa is using. The hawke is still a great value but I'm starting think at 199 this scope is even better and I compared the glass to my hawke frontier and the swfa is right on par .
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Fantastic scopes. I have 2 or 3 of them. I do favor the side-wheel though. Really hoping they get Airgun specific scopes produced, that be kick A$$! Can’t beat that deal, was tempted, but had to put spending breaks on.
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I’ve been intrigued by fixed magnification scopes because I rarely change magnification settings. Does the fixed scope noticeably outperform a comparably-priced variable magnification scope?
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I might buy another before sale ends ....not sure it outperforms a variable scope but it makes things simple but maybe a more knowledgeable person in scopes will chime in . I do find the yardage adjuster on this scope is very very smooth and I'm liking it on the rear which surprises me a little . For the price I dont think it will hurt anyone and I'm a big ebay guy with a few of these on My watch list with them selling for $200 plus used lol guess nobody is just looking at the swfa website .
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On a negative note I found it easier to see the reticle at my 100 yard targets with the hawke frontier at same 10x power ....the swfa reticle is pretty fine but keep in mind the hawke is more money plus 50mm . My range is unique because the targets are in the woods with a lot of tree cover and in a open field I dont think it would matter much on either scope .
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I have a 16x and a 20x you definitely get better glass since you are not paying for the extras.
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#me too, got 16x42. GREAT SCOPE and will dial in to a dot. Cost a little more than yours but came w/mounts, bubble, sun shade. I added butler creek covers.
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While the SWFAs are bomber they need to come out with an illuminated reticle in a 6 x 24 x 50mm for PCPs. Hunting/pesting with a fixed mag unilluminated scope is too limiting.
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EXACTLY!!! i had several variable and fixed powered SWFA scopes. i found that the IR reticle would have proven handy at least 10-12 times over 2 years. i finally grabbed a couple falcon 3-18 with IR.
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Yes, all my everyday shooting/hunting rifles have athlon 6x24x50 w illumination.
I put the SWFA on my impact for 100+ shooting.
I'm going to refit w/ illumination control on focus knob. The seperate control can get in the way of add on such as camera mts and nite sights.
I put the SWFA on my impact for 100+ shooting.
I'm going to refit w/ illumination control on focus knob. The seperate control can get in the way of add on such as camera mts and nite sights.
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I have a 3-15x42 SS SWFA, and I love it EXCEPT for the lack of illumination. Otherwise the scope is fantastic. The glass is better quality than what would be expected in this price range, and it is amazingly light. The eye relief is perfect and FOV very very good at low power. Solid turrets. Amazing tracking. Add an IR reticle, this would be an epic scope. This badboy is on my R5M, and there it will stay.
Anyone know of a way to illuminate a SWFA?
Anyone know of a way to illuminate a SWFA?
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i think the swfa scopes are built well and have clear glass. i just cant bring myself to buy a fixed power scope
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I was of the same mind. Thought id give it a try with the black friday sale etc. Try it. You'll like it!
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