Hello! I'm new here and I'm looking for input on which swfa scope to get 10x42 or 16x42? I will be shooting 600 yards regularly and out to 1000 yards a few times a year. Please help
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- Thread starter Drock
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Are you shooting off a bench, bipod, or from positions like in a tactical comp?
You'll probably get answers saying that 10x is plenty for 1000 yards. I come from more of a benchrest background and like high-mag scopes. I'd forego the SS and find a used Weaver T36 or such if you're shooting off a bench. (you'll need an angled rail most likely) If you're set on one of those two, I'd choose the 16x.
My $0.02.
You'll probably get answers saying that 10x is plenty for 1000 yards. I come from more of a benchrest background and like high-mag scopes. I'd forego the SS and find a used Weaver T36 or such if you're shooting off a bench. (you'll need an angled rail most likely) If you're set on one of those two, I'd choose the 16x.
My $0.02.
I agree with the statement above. If your heart is set with something in the SS line, I would go with the 16x. Especially if most of your shooting is 400+, the extra magnification will definitely help.
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Pleistarchus
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Have you ever looked at a 1000 yard target using 10x? Whoever tells you 10x is enough probably hits bullseye at a 100 yards with iron sights. And I know there are at least a few in this forum that can do that. If I were you I would go to that 1000 yard range and ask whoever is shooting with a scope to take a look and see for yourself. 1000 yards through a 10x scope is like looking at a 100 yards through iron sights.
With 600-1000 Yards at a range I see nothing but advantages in the 16x. I personally don't prefer fixed power scopes as I hunt with mine at anywhere from 100-1000 yards. But at the 600 yard level and beyond my scope is on 22x. Yes it is very possible to shoot at your specific range with 10x but I would much prefer the 16x option FWIW
i will be shooting off of a bipod and from the ground. thanks for all the help. i didnt mention that it will be on a rem 700 .308 with and hs precision stock, seekins precision 20moa base and 4-6 rings
We all know Nightforce makes a good optic. If the OP could afford a Nightforce he would not be asking about SWFA.
Anyone know if anyone has the swfa ss16x42 instock? I have read on here where othe say swfa scopes are backorder. I tried calling and couldn't get anyone at swfa to answer
