Rifle Scopes SWFA vs IOR

mhptrooper · May 31, 2011

Well-It's came down to TWO optics for my sabre...
#1...SWFA 1-4X24
#2...IOR "Pitbull"

I'm looking for a rugged optic with a reasonable battery life (hopefully at least 24 hours continuous on) to shoot out in the 300-500 meter range at the most...this is going to be my SHTF rifle, and may end up with me in my patrol car! I know that this website has always given me good info-just needing a little help in deciding how my saved up drill checks will be spent! (I've been saving up for quite some time...) Thanks in advance!

jasonk · May 31, 2011

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I recently got a SS 1-4, need to get the full review up, in short it's an awesome scope for the money!!

deadly0311 · May 31, 2011

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The SWFA 1-4 hands down.....IOR is not known for wonderful internals....

BCP · May 31, 2011

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If I got an IOR 1-4 it would be the 1.1-4 with the CQB reticle, few on samplelist for ~700. SWFA optic with the donut reticle is probably better as a 1-4 though.

Flyingbullseye · May 31, 2011

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Pretty good review of the SS 1-4 over at the optics talk. The OP goes through many of the 1-4 type scopes however doesn't have the IOR in the review. Basically starts on page 2, worth a read especially the entertaining part on page 3.

http://www.opticstalk.com/review-of-the-swfa-super-sniper-14x24-hd_topic27800.html

Flyingbullseye

mhptrooper · Jun 1, 2011

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Ok-I'm thinking the SWFA-esp after that review (THANKS!)...NOW--time for the mounts; what do y'all advise? They advertise "SWFA bobro" mounts, which I have never heard of...they also advertise S.S.A.L.T. mounts-but never heard of them...I should advise that my upper has a front sight post, will the mount get my optic over the front sight post? (this is my first big build-thanks for the help!)

One other thing-what's battery life like?

winxp_man · Jun 1, 2011

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+1 to the SWFA SS 1-4x24 HD. I just got mine last week and its a damn sweet scope. Now have a 5-20 ordered from SWFA.

deadly0311 · Jun 1, 2011

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mhptrooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok-I'm thinking the SWFA-esp after that review (THANKS!)...NOW--time for the mounts; what do y'all advise? They advertise "SWFA bobro" mounts, which I have never heard of...they also advertise S.S.A.L.T. mounts-but never heard of them...I should advise that my upper has a front sight post, will the mount get my optic over the front sight post? (this is my first big build-thanks for the help!)

One other thing-what's battery life like?
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I would recommend the SWFA Bobro mount. Basically its a mount made by Bobro and has SWFA's logo on it. Its a solid piece of kit, returns to zero much better than some other "highly acclaimed RTZ" mounts.

ggmanning · Jun 1, 2011

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I like the one IOR I own. Just got a SS 1-4 a few weeks ago and it is very nice. I would say SS...got mine in their group buy with a Bobro mount. Hard to beat.

jasonk · Jun 1, 2011

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mhptrooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok-I'm thinking the SWFA-esp after that review (THANKS!)...NOW--time for the mounts; what do y'all advise? They advertise "SWFA bobro" mounts, which I have never heard of...they also advertise S.S.A.L.T. mounts-but never heard of them...I should advise that my upper has a front sight post, will the mount get my optic over the front sight post? (this is my first big build-thanks for the help!)

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You've seen this deal, right?

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2520975&page=1

prplhaz72 · Jun 1, 2011

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I have had 8 IORs, while I tried to love them I had to send 5 of them back for replacement. Although, my fixed 4x IOR is a freaking tank and has been prefect since day one. I love that scope.

I have had 4 SS scopes, not one of them has had a single problem in any way. Two of which are the SS 1-4xs, those are very very nice scopes.

fdkay · Jun 1, 2011

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What I like about the pitbull is that it is 1 or 4 power, almost no one uses 2 and 3 on one of these scopes anyway.

I don't recall ever seeing anything bad about the pitbulls.

bward · Jun 1, 2011

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For the money, the 1-4 SS is an awesome little scope. I used the group buy and got it with the bobro mount for $799. I don't think you can beat it for the money.

XTR · Jun 2, 2011

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The SWFA SHide group buy doesn't include the donut reticle. I'm looking for something to mount on an AR. Has anyone used both or either for that matter and is it worth the extra $$ to get one with the donut.

prplhaz72 · Jun 2, 2011

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I have both. I like the donut best on 1x and the T on the other mags. If I had to choose just one, it would be the T reticle.

mhptrooper · Jun 8, 2011

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Will the "Bobro" mounts get my reticle over the front sight post? Or will they "co-witness?" ...Still not totally sure about what that means...I am planning on getting troy BUIS to put under it-will all this fit & work? Also-Is this a "quick-detach" mount? I just wanna make sure before I drop all this money I've been saving for all these drills...Thanks again!

sobrbiker883 · Jun 8, 2011

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Ooops, I clicked in expecting an announcement of Chris and Val going toe to toe in the octagon.......

mhptrooper · Jun 8, 2011

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AND one other thing-for those of you who are running this optic-what's been your expeirence with battery life? Thanks!

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