Rifle Scopes SS 5-20X50 Problems

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    #1
    Other than hard turning knobs I have not really had any. As a matter of fact, the one that is on a .338LM slid about a half inch with no damage to the finish.

    On the other hand I saw a number of references on the thread regarding the SS 1-6 special offer that indciated guys were waiting for replacement 5-20s. I'm wondering what problems these owners encountered.
     
    #4
    Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

    You were probably referring to mine. It came with with some sort of distortion in the sight picture. Imagine looking through glass with a few water droplets on it. And one of the droplets being very near the crosshairs. I sent it back to SWFA and it was replaced. I had to wait a bit for the replacement, but I was waiting for my rifle anyways.
     
    #6
    Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

    My Remington .308 SPS Tac that weighs 13.5 pounds with scope fell off a table 3ft high and landed on concrete.

    I took the scope off when I got home and even the base because I had bought a vortex bubble level and installed it. I then took off to the range a few days later and the rifle shot .5 Mils low and .5 to the left. Cant complain mine are all good.





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    #7
    Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

    Mine had two minor issues with the parallax knob. The sleeve with yardage markings came loose and the parallax knob was hard to turn. I can't wait to get it back, it is a great scope. Had I known how long it was going to take to get a replacement I would have lived with it for a while (I am still very pleased they are replacing the whole scope rather than fixing it!).
    The only thing I would do different is buy a non illuminated. I feel the illumination knob placement sucks , I am always accidently turning it on. I gave my Dad a non ill and it has been kick ass from day one. It made a big difference in his shooting and shot calling.
     
    #8
    Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

    I'm a little surprised. I have no idea what their total sales have been but for the introduction of a new optic, it appears there have been almost no problems. Good on SWFA.
     
    #9
    Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

    Best bang for the buck scope that I've found so far... I ended up selling my other scopes of various brands and ended up with 8 of them.
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    3 of the scopes initially had somewhat stiff parallax knobs but the more I used them the better they became. They all feel about the same now and I haven't had a problem with any of the scopes.

    I keep telling myself I should upgrade the scope on my AIAE to something like a S&B or Premier "just because"-- but I have yet to encounter a situation where the SWFA 5-20 has held me back.

     
    #16
    Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

    I like mine a lot. My only problem is that they adjust in CCW direction. I am sure I am one of the few that would like it to be available in CW.
     
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