Re: SWFA SS 1-6X24HD Pics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon A</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: drmarc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking forward to seeing a pic of the red circle reticle model, on bright, and at 1x for close in open eye shooting in bright daylight...</div></div>
OK, the sun finally poked out its nose. I didn't have a lot of time but I snapped this:
That grass is in full, direct sunlight. Like the 1-4X, it's not quite aimpoint-bright, but it's visible even in pretty bright conditions. Of course with this reticle, any condition bright enough to make it want to wash out and you're still left with the bold, black reticle.
In conditions like the above I wouldn't use the illumination at all--unless you're running in and out of buildings, it should work great for that. </div></div>
Great photo Jon and you've got it right on the reticle. I've used my SS 1-4X24 HD rabbit hunting in snowy woods in bright day light several times. With the illumination on bright it is dark red but with good contrast on the bright snow and when you pan into the deep shadows of the trees you have the red reticle and a clear view. SWFA got it right on this one. Look at some of the other SHOT SHOW threads at the high dollar glass with the ruby red Aimpoint bright dots and look at this SS reticle and ask your self which one you want if the battery fails. I'll take the SWFA hands down no question. It's design is more versatile, it has great glass. it is ruggedly built and at a better price point.