Re: SWFA SS 1-6X24HD Pics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon A</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OK guys, I'll try to answer most of the questions that have been brought up:
I have no exact price on it. Obviously it'll be more than the 1-4X but I think they'll keep it pretty reasonable. It should be very competitive with the newer offerings with a high "bang for the buck" ratio as usual but we'll need to wait and see exactly where they end up. The quality/durability of the 1-4X is well proven and the same can be expected from this.
I have no delivery date either so guessing would only get me in trouble. I can say this is not a 1-off show model, it's basically ready for production now.
On the scopes themselves:
There is no tunneling at any power. I have the FOV specs written down somewhere, I'll try and find them.
There is no illumination bleed. It's even better than the 1-4X in that regard.
Thread protectors will be offered for those who want to run with the turrets uncovered.
The eye relief looks to be around 4" or maybe just a hair under and relatively constant throughout the range, only changing .1-.2" or so. So it is definitely usable for a big bore DGR for those so inclined. For those who like their noses literally on the charging handle, you probably want a mount with more forward extension than the "slightly forward" Bobro shown.
The friendliness or "eyebox" is similar to the 1-4X. Better than most scopes on 1X, not quite as good on 6X. Like the 1-4, on 6X it's mainly in regard to reticle focus--not the image of the target. So if you move your head around looking at the reticle on 6X, you can make it go out of focus if you try but if you're looking at the target downrange as you should be it's not something I notice much. Like I said, similar to the 1-4X in that regard so if you're happy with those you'll be happy with this.
Reticle impressions:
While I like the Circle much better, I actually find the T-reticle on this nicer than on the 1-4. The center portion is closer to the center so it seems to be a better aiming point on 1X with illumination. I think it looks really good for that. On 6X it's OK, but the posts that look so good on 1X are sort of big and distracting, especially with the illumination on. It's certainly a reticle that'll get the job done but I think the vast majority would choose the circle concept.
The circle reticle kicks ass. Having the circle go completely out of the FOV makes a big difference. On 6X it looks like any other mid or high power tactical scope set on 6X, with no horseshoe covering the target, no big dot covering your aiming point, no generic BDC, etc. I think that's what a lot of people are looking for in a "dual role" scope for long range use. It's better for low light as well with the illumination only lighting the center with no big posts or circle lit up washing out the picture.
The center has 1/2 Mil hashes, and with 6X they are actually usable. The lines on the posts are at 5 mil intervals and could be handy if you need to point out a target to somebody.
On 1X at close range it's very good. As you can see when lit up it looks much like the Leupold Circle-dot in size but it's thicker and easier to see when not illuminated. Some may still prefer the smaller circle in the 1-4X for that while some may not. While the larger circle may seem less precise for farther targets, say, in the 25-75 yd range when on 1X the posts inside the circle are very easy to see and make pinpoint aiming much easier than an empty circle. I think it works well.
I also notice the larger circle makes the scope nicer to use on 2-5X. Even before it disappears completely, it gives you a more open view of the target and isn't in the way. This scope doesn't need to be used as a 1X or 6X with a switch between. Some may find they like putting it on 3X or so and just leaving it for a particular bunch of targets. It's very fast and friendly to use that way.
Like the reticles in the 1-4X, these are both very fast and usable on 1X in very bright to very dim light without the illumination. The illumination helps, but the scopes are still very usable without it in most any conditions. That's important to some people but not others. Some of the most expensive scopes don't do this very well.
I'll try to take a pic of the illumination in bright light if the sun ever comes out again. It has been a pretty gloomy month or so here. I heard the sun blew up or something…. Anyway the illumination brightness is basically the same as the 1-4--bright enough to be helpful in all but the very brightest conditions, but not quite aimpoint bright.
Hopefully that covers most of the questions.
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