I'm in the market for good glass and I have heard great things about SWFA's products. Can anyone provide a review (based upon actually using one) for the 10x, 12x, or 16x scopes. I know sometimes greater magnification can lead to a lack of clarity, so I'm just trying to see if increasing magnification will be of any benefit. Thanks for your time.
Rifle Scopes SWFA SS Fixed Magnification
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I have the 6x fixed and am very happy with it for the price.
I briefly had a the 16x fixed, which came (somewhat used) with a rifle I bought, but felt that its clarity wasn't up to what you really need at that magnification.
I would probably get the 10x or 12x model unless your only use is load development on bright sunny days.
I briefly had a the 16x fixed, which came (somewhat used) with a rifle I bought, but felt that its clarity wasn't up to what you really need at that magnification.
I would probably get the 10x or 12x model unless your only use is load development on bright sunny days.
I have 5 of their scopes and like them all. That being said, my fixed 20X is different from the rest. While the sight picture is "clear"it does get a little weird with eye relief and "ghost ring". You have to be spot on with your set up and cheek weld otherwise the view does get a little obscured. This is a relatively new scope for me and my first 20X fixed but I understand this is common for higher fixed magnifications. My 5-20 is flawless. Plus they just did a really stand up warranty issue for me.
I'll echo the positive comments already posted. I opted for a 12x and am very happy with it. I hope to upgrade to a NF, probably in 2014, but my SS has worked out really well and I don't think you can go wrong with one for the $.
I love my 10x HD. The more I play with it the more I like it. Turrets a little mushy, everything else is good.
Just keep in mind, the HD model is an entirely different scope - different everything (glass, mechanics, factory where it's made) other than the magnification, objective size, and reticle.
Good to hear theyre good scopes. Im planning on one in 16x for my 22 trainer due to the price glass and ample adjustment.
All of them are good scopes for the money. The thing that I like the best for the .22lr is, the adjustment range of 10 yards to infinity. Huge benefit for rimfire.
DK
DK
Makes me wonder if alot of these folks are talking about the $300 SS Fixed powers or the twice the price HD ones??
I don't want to write a full review, but I will say that I have a 10x42m and I love it . It is a great entry level scope for precision rifles and handles anything you'd do with a .308. Plus, it is great if you want to just throw it on a 100-800 yard assault rifle.
I picked up one of the $300 20x, so far it is the priciest scope I've ever owned. Colors are a bit dimmer than some of the other stuff I have seen, but I was shooting my little .308 at 1K yds, no troubles. I've never had trouble finding the site picture, but I did spend some time building a cheek piece that fits well.
I give it a big 'ol thumbs up for the money, I am a happy customer.
I give it a big 'ol thumbs up for the money, I am a happy customer.
I also have a 10x, love it, but as a couple of the others have said, the turrets do feel mushy. However, this doesn't really affect my performance. All in all it is a great value for someone just starting out or looking for an inexpensive scope.
I have owned numerous fixed powers in 10X, 16X, and the variable HD 5-20. ALL of the SS scopes are a great value for the funds spent. I just bought another 10X to dedicate it to my wife's hunting rifle, and I will be getting my hands on another for my hunting rifle. So MY particular statement covers the whole SS line. Great scopes, great value, super tough.
DK
I was mainly referencing the fixed power HD scope. I too have the HD 5-20 and really like it. Ive got some rifles to outfit in the near future and dont wana spend a ton on glass. I have the little Midway Weaver on my 10/22 and like it but really like the SWFA products. Sorry OP didnt mean to hi-jack. Carry on.
I've had the 10X MOA/MIL on a CZ 452A .22LR for 3 years and one winter it was on a 30/06 for 900 yard practice. It's had a lot of use and is still good. I'd get the MIL/MIL next time.
I'd prefer a 20X for 1000 yards but not the SS20X. Never looked through one though.
I'd prefer a 20X for 1000 yards but not the SS20X. Never looked through one though.
I have the same scope, and I was gonna write the same thing. I will also add that SWFA has great customer service if you should ever need it.
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