Rifle Scopes SS 5-20X50 Problems

[Quarter Horse]

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.

 

[Emilio]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

My only problem is that I can't get another one for a while. I think its a great scope.

 

[hk dave]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

I think it's a great scope as well. For the money, i don't think there is anything that can touch it.

 

[lennyo3034]

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.

 

[hypno02]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

Kickass scope. Don't hesitate to order one.

 

[winxp_man]

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.





Aron-

 

[Sandbogg]

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.

 

[Quarter Horse]

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.

 

[Kiba]

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.

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.

 

[B3dlam]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

A great scope I love mine!

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

Only wish I'd of sold all my MkIV's and traded up for the SS.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

I have ha a lot of different scopes, from leupy to IOR and the SS 5-20 is outstanding, I will buy many more.

 

[spitz]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

They're great scopes!

 

[SScott]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

I have two, one on each of my TRGs and they have been great.
I did put some grip tape on my parallax knobs, which helped a bunch.
I might pick another, but non illuminated. I highly recommend the scope.
SScott

 

[Alan_H]

Re: SS 5-20X50 Problems

i also have two, they have been to matches and banged around. no problems yet

 

[Jrb572]

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.