Re: SnipersHide/SWFA SS HD 5-20x50 GroupBuy
I'm going to take a shot answering this using second hand info from what seem to be reliable sources. Also keep in mind that of the two scopes you are comparing, only the SS is FFP. To me that would break any tie between the two but here's what I'll say about your specific questions.....
Glass- from what I understand NF aren't known for unbelievable glass quality. I'm not saying that the glass isn't good, just that there don't seem to be regarded as top tier glass, ie S&B and hendsold. The SS HD should be as good, maybe better, probably not worse than NF.
Robustness- My SS 10x HD was rather robust. The turrets had very sold all brass internals and the clicks were tactile & audible. I don't think that it is as robust as a NF(Best in the business?) but the SS should hold up under almost all conditions.
Repeatability- History says that the SS line are very repeatable. I contacted a gentleman here on the hide that does a good amount of head to head reviews and is very respected here. He mentioned that the SS 10x HD that he owned tracked and was as repeatable as any scope that he had used. And he's seen it all
Overall quality - Just like any NF, I'd be shocked that you wouldn't be impressed with the SS quality.
In short, it seems to me like the New SS 5-20x HD is a poors mans NF. The NF is possibly a better scope, but how much better? It may be a game of diminishing returns.
Disclaimer: I've never used a NF but I'm repeating info that I've learned here that came from seemingly respected, knowledgable people. If you disagree with anything that I've mentioned above please don't flame me. I'm open for discussion and being corrected if need be.
I'm going to take a shot answering this using second hand info from what seem to be reliable sources. Also keep in mind that of the two scopes you are comparing, only the SS is FFP. To me that would break any tie between the two but here's what I'll say about your specific questions.....
Glass- from what I understand NF aren't known for unbelievable glass quality. I'm not saying that the glass isn't good, just that there don't seem to be regarded as top tier glass, ie S&B and hendsold. The SS HD should be as good, maybe better, probably not worse than NF.
Robustness- My SS 10x HD was rather robust. The turrets had very sold all brass internals and the clicks were tactile & audible. I don't think that it is as robust as a NF(Best in the business?) but the SS should hold up under almost all conditions.
Repeatability- History says that the SS line are very repeatable. I contacted a gentleman here on the hide that does a good amount of head to head reviews and is very respected here. He mentioned that the SS 10x HD that he owned tracked and was as repeatable as any scope that he had used. And he's seen it all
Overall quality - Just like any NF, I'd be shocked that you wouldn't be impressed with the SS quality.
In short, it seems to me like the New SS 5-20x HD is a poors mans NF. The NF is possibly a better scope, but how much better? It may be a game of diminishing returns.
Disclaimer: I've never used a NF but I'm repeating info that I've learned here that came from seemingly respected, knowledgable people. If you disagree with anything that I've mentioned above please don't flame me. I'm open for discussion and being corrected if need be.