Rifle Scopes SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

[nauta]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

Maybe they were talking about where repairs are done, not production? I think I remember reading a couple posts about Bushnell handling their warranty work.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hk dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><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: hk dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My guess is, when they moved factories in Japan, it screwed up the operation and it took time to get them up and running properly again. </div></div>
There must be some misunderstanding here. They didn't move factories or anything of the sort. The scopes are being made right where they've always been made.</div></div>

How odd... I was told by customer service during a phone call that the reason why I'm still without a scope after sending mine in for repair 4 months ago was that the operation was moved to a new plant. </div></div>

 

[i29gman]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

I spoke with SWFA today about my 1-6x24 order. I was told some time this summer and could not pin it down any further. The rep made mention of getting them through Customs and remained totally no-committal.

 

[bigjohn451]

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I just got off the phone a bit ago fully intending to cancel my order and get a Vortex PST if they had one. Instead I snagged the 5x20 MRAD off the sample list

. It's supposed to ship tomorrow.

They did mention some new 5x20's are in and a bigger shipment is due.

 

[hk dave]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nauta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe they were talking about where repairs are done, not production? I think I remember reading a couple posts about Bushnell handling their warranty work.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hk dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><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: hk dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My guess is, when they moved factories in Japan, it screwed up the operation and it took time to get them up and running properly again. </div></div>
There must be some misunderstanding here. They didn't move factories or anything of the sort. The scopes are being made right where they've always been made.</div></div>

How odd... I was told by customer service during a phone call that the reason why I'm still without a scope after sending mine in for repair 4 months ago was that the operation was moved to a new plant. </div></div></div></div>

They are replacing my scope, not repairing.

 

[swamp2]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

Ugh. I'm so anxious for my scopes, 1-6 on order, 5-20 non-illum as part of sharing the group buy and my 5-20 illum on repair (I think it will be replaced). Can't <span style="font-style: italic">really</span> shoot both of my rifles well without these scopes. Will have to get by on my Aimpoint and Vortex red dots until then.

Also, I just wanted to point out that a facility move could be using the same supplier just a different physical plant location. That certainly could be a cause of a delay.

I kind of doubt the story about customs though. We heard that at least 4-6 weeks ago, they would have cleared by now.

As posted above we are now at "no commitment = no disappointment". It is a bit surprising though that their supplier can not at least give a window. I'd say it is likely they have as it would be highly non-standard in any such business to business transaction to not have a delivery date. Of course SWFA still wont share or at least won't share beyond "summer". To me that means end of August. If that rough window is still conservative it might mean more realistically mid August. Ugh.

 

[Bedlam]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: swamp2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Of course SWFA still wont share or at least won't share beyond "summer". To me that means end of August. If that rough window is still conservative it might mean more realistically mid August. Ugh.</div></div>
This year the last official day of summer is September 21.

Why yes, I do enjoy pouring salt in wounds! Why do you ask?

 

[hk dave]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

It works like this guys... if they said "They're due out August" then when they show up a month late, people get sad... then 2 months late, they get annoyed, then 3 months late, they get mad.

When they say "Sometime in summer"... when they show up in fall people only get sad... it'll be winter and next spring before people get mad.

SWFA understands PSYCHOLOGY IMA TELL YA WUT!!!

 

[i29gman]

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I just hope they show up before Armageddon. I might need mine for that.

 

[raider1v1]

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how long has it been since we have ordered.....


i bought a red dot and it showed up and while i was mounting it today i thought...."hey wait...i have a 1-6x coming sometime"

now i have to return the red dot.

 

[swamp2]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bedlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This year the last official day of summer is September 21.</div></div>

Depends...

Meterological definition (weather based): End of August
American Calendar definition: Labor day (1st weekend in September)
Equinox definition (astronomical): September 21

I think both of the first two definitions are much more common and frequently used than "yours" the astronomical one. Well that suits the idea that I might get my scopes just a hair sooner as well

.

 

[hotbrass]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

Gotta love that public school education.

 

[atxsniper]

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Should have posted here first instead of making a new thread. This is my first time on in a while. I ordered the fixed 16x in moa and they told me they were back ordered but expected them in stock around july 4th. They just sent me an email yesterday that says
"We are sorry to inform you that some of the merchandise you ordered from SWFA has been discontinued by the manufacturer and we have not been able to locate this merchandise through secondary vendors. The item/s listed below is no longer available"
so they want to send me a 16x in mil/mil instead that they have in stock. Whats going on over there?

 

[NoFail]

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After reading the a above recent posts; this might probably sound silly to some, But remember the earthquake? Remember Fukushima? Remember the nuclear power plants reactors? It's far from the mainstream media anymore but I don't pay much attention to those propoganda outlets. I'm worried about Japan and that incident is an ongoing disaster from what I can tell. Just food for thought, possibly radioactive food and what have you........

 

[catalyst]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

so we should test our scopes with a Geiger?

maybe they are pioneering self illuminating plutonium reticles.

Back to the topic at hand:
I just wish we knew when to expect these. I feel like I just funded a vague kickstarter project... and that isn't a good thing!

 

[hk dave]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: atxsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Should have posted here first instead of making a new thread. This is my first time on in a while. I ordered the fixed 16x in moa and they told me they were back ordered but expected them in stock around july 4th. They just sent me an email yesterday that says
"We are sorry to inform you that some of the merchandise you ordered from SWFA has been discontinued by the manufacturer and we have not been able to locate this merchandise through secondary vendors. The item/s listed below is no longer available"
so they want to send me a 16x in mil/mil instead that they have in stock. Whats going on over there?</div></div>

Just say yes, the scope they're offering you is a better scope... and doncha think it's about time you learned mils?

 

[0V3RC10CK3D]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hk dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: atxsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Should have posted here first instead of making a new thread. This is my first time on in a while. I ordered the fixed 16x in moa and they told me they were back ordered but expected them in stock around july 4th. They just sent me an email yesterday that says
"We are sorry to inform you that some of the merchandise you ordered from SWFA has been discontinued by the manufacturer and we have not been able to locate this merchandise through secondary vendors. The item/s listed below is no longer available"
so they want to send me a 16x in mil/mil instead that they have in stock. Whats going on over there?</div></div>

Just say yes, the scope they're offering you is a better scope... and doncha think it's about time you learned mils?

</div></div>

Agreed. The old scope was a MOA Turret / Mil Reticle anyway, I'd take the one they offered as it's matching Mil / Mil

 

[Bedlam]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: swamp2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bedlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This year the last official day of summer is September 21.</div></div>

Depends...

Meterological definition (weather based): End of August
American Calendar definition: Labor day (1st weekend in September)
Equinox definition (astronomical): September 21

I think both of the first two definitions are much more common and frequently used than "yours" the astronomical one. Well that suits the idea that I might get my scopes just a hair sooner as well

. </div></div>

Touché!

As a fellow customer waiting for a 1-6, I hope you're right.

 

[atxsniper]

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ya, ill probably just take it instead of waiting forever for one to come in. All my other scopes are mil/moa so im just used to it. I dont like change!

 

[hk dave]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

Ruh Roh... when you see the beauty and simplicity of mil/mil you might have to sell all your other scopes. X)

 

[dlouie87]

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damn, I wish this was still going on.

 

[gnhowell1]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: number9</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dang, I just ran across this thread and was jacked up to order RIGHT NOW....and find that the code is expired. UGH.

Do they offer ANY kind of discounts for members or anything?

...</div></div>

PM Sent

 

[gnhowell1]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dlouie87</div><div class="ubbcode-body">damn, I wish this was still going on.</div></div>

PM Sent

 

[bill_van]

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My 5-20 showed up yesterday...... Wow! This is a pretty nice piece of glass. Will get mounted up in next few days and run it through the paces. I am pretty impressed even though it's not my first SS product. Still want the 1-6 yesterday though.

 

[evilcoon]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

I'm a bit to late as well...

 

[NiteQwill]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

When did you place your order? Was yours on backorder? Illum or non-illum?

I'm waiting for both scopes to arrive. No hit on the CC yet.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bill_van</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My 5-20 showed up yesterday...... Wow! This is a pretty nice piece of glass. Will get mounted up in next few days and run it through the paces. I am pretty impressed even tough it's not my first SS product. Still want the 1-6 yesterday though. </div></div>

 

[bill_van]

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Order was placed on 5-24 for group buy with the non illuminated version. It was back-ordered. I sent an email asking for an ETA on the 1-6, as I expected, no date was given, not even a hint. While we are all chomping at the bit to get them, I do understand how SWFA would like a smooth roll out of a new product so it's best to get everything figured out before they get them on the street only to have problems. With this terrible shooting in Colorado, I'm hoping that the politicians don't see this as a chance to ban all guns. My prayers go out to all who were involved with losses, the bodies weren't even cold before they started calling for more gun control. Tragic event may lead to another tragic event.... Loss of freedom.

 

[BW88]

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I join you all in the waiting game! I was really impressed with the SWFA HD 1-4 on my M4. I'm exited to extend my optic capabilities to a 1-6. I keep checking this thread for updates. Bump it back to the top and hope SWFA starts shipping these soon.

 

[NoFail]

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Been waiting so long for the 1-6 I'm super antsy. Need something in the mail to satisfy my compulsion. So I ordered a SS 12x42 yesterday. I need it for target anyway. My wife probably would not think I need it. If you tell her I will hunt you down!!!!

 

[Ranger413]

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I placed my order for the 5-20 and 1-6 on the last day of the coupon, June 21st if I remember correctly. About a week ago I got an e-mail from SWFA stating that the items that I ordered were out of stock. I think it is kinda silly to get an e-mail three weeks after you place an order telling you your items are out of stock. I'm thinking, why bother, you, I, and everyone else in the world knows the stuff's out of stock, you dont' have to send me and e-mail to remind me that I'm still waiting!!!

 

[Shooter45]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

It is just a common courtesy that SWFA is offering; letting you know it's backordered and giving the option of canceling the order and/or substituting something else. The scopes will all get here when they get here, good scopes at a good price are worth the wait.

 

[nauta]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

Does anyone know if they are currently shipping any illuminated 5-20's? If so, what order date are they up to?

 

[hk dave]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nauta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone know if they are currently shipping any illuminated 5-20's? If so, what order date are they up to?</div></div>

Illuminated 5-20s have been back-ordered over 4 months now.

 

[Bedlam]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">good scopes at a good price are worth the wait</div></div>
+1 QFT

 

[catalyst]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bedlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">good scopes at a good price are worth the wait</div></div>
+1 QFT </div></div>

good scopes at a good price that are in stock are preferred.

Heck, I'm still waiting months on my SWFA scope rings...

 

[NoFail]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

To the top, lest we forget we still be waiting on at least the 1-6

 

[Shooter45]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

I spoke with SWFA today about the current orders and they are still not releasing an ETA on arrival or shipment of either of the optics.

 

[borefodder]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

I spoke with them on Friday and asked if they are still expecting them during the summer. They said they "hope" to have them this summer but again won't give any ETA.

 

[hotbrass]

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You will like when you get it! My estimate is around November, maybe in time for Christmas.

 

[NoFail]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hotbrass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You will like when you get it! My estimate is around November, maybe in time for Christmas. </div></div>

I don't like this statement, no, I don't like it at all. But that makes sense, my birthday is in November....

 

[nauta]

Re: SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hk dave</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Illuminated 5-20s have been back-ordered over 4 months now. </div></div>
Maybe I shouldn't have had them add the extra for the illuminated. Has anyone heard an estimate for when they might be getting more? Sounds like I might actually see the 1-6 before the 5-20.

 

[BIPMaster]

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I can wait since I don't have the rifle for the 1-6X I ordered. I would rather wait an extra month and get a scope with no problems instead of them rushing the scopes out without all the bugs worked out. For the price this scope will be worth the wait.

 

[mike72]

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I just hope it gets here before November so I can get her mounted up and use it for deer season this year!

 

[NoFail]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BIPMaster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can wait since I don't have the rifle for the 1-6X I ordered. I would rather wait an extra month and get a scope with no problems instead of them rushing the scopes out without all the bugs worked out. For the price this scope will be worth the wait. </div></div>

HAHA!!! I don't think they're rushing

 

[catalyst]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mike72</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just hope it gets here before November so I can get her mounted up and use it for deer season this year!
</div></div>

i also was going to use mine for deer this season. I would hope this gets to us prior to November...

if they are taking $ in may, and shipping in NOV, why didn't they just run the promo in OCT... Like i said before, I feel like I funded a kickstarter project.

 

[mike72]

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I didn't get charged for the 1-6 yet, just the 5-20 I already received. Not sure why they charged you already if you haven't received any product? Odd.. I was glad to pay for the 5-20 though as it split up the bill for me.

 

[emilyee]

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Good deal. I like SWFA.

 

[Rhenerie]

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So I ordered the 10k deal cause i couldnt pass it up. Not knowing much about the 1-6 but now im real excited. Just bumed i havent gotten the 5-20 . Unfotunetly as of right now when the 1-6 does come its only nest will be atop my. 22 lol so im excited to have a optic 4x the value of my weapon.

Keep this thread alive. It helps the waiting process.

 

[e4nate]

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Ordered a 16X two weeks ago, no word on when it will ship. I asked yesterday about anything similar to ship instead and it sounds like they don't have anything in stock.

 

[Bedlam]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: catalyst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if they are taking $ in may, and shipping in NOV, why didn't they just run the promo in OCT... Like i said before, I feel like I funded a kickstarter project.</div></div>

They took your money? They aren't charging me until shipping day.

 

[IATigerHawk]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bedlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: catalyst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if they are taking $ in may, and shipping in NOV, why didn't they just run the promo in OCT... Like i said before, I feel like I funded a kickstarter project.</div></div>

They took your money? They aren't charging me until shipping day. </div></div>

Exactly.

Why is this such an issue?