Okay, this is way early but my email has been burning up with requests as well the threads about the scope so here you go.
I have to say, Jon has some great pictures and his report is excellent too, so definitely look at that as the video is just an early look.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Initial Reactions </span>
Okay, I missed the scope in transit so I got it a bit late. At the same time the SWFA SS-HD arrived, the Steiner Military 4-16X showed up, and you all have seen the images of the two together.
I really like the size of the size of the SS-HD, it's not huge, its not heavy, especially compared to other scopes in this range. So I give SWFA high marks for the size.
The reticle, while slightly new, slightly different, it accomplishes the mission. I wasn't at all distracted by it, the reticle is not overly thick and the overall design is well suited for a tactical shooter, even an F T/R shooter.
The eye relief, eye box is out-freaking-standing. They must have been paying attention that is was a pet peeve of mine as it was too good today. I mounted it in a Spuhr Mount and put it on my AI AE. Well the AI AE picatinney rail is not like most others, so the Spuhr mount only fits in one set of slots which brings it to the back. I need it much further forward and I really appreciate that. I will swap the mount out later, but I made it through the day regardless of the eye relief. It's not just good but great.
10 Mils per turn, with accurate horizontal markings. They were dead on in both the windage and elevation which helps to know where zero is. I get it, no zero stops, well I like them too, but with this scope it doesn't matter.
The glass, the glass is very good, nice bright colors, vivid HD picture, no problems there.
To test reliability I dialed up 10 mils, back to zero, shot, dialed up 20 mils back to zero, shot, and then up to 25 mils (Max for this set up) and back and shot. Well within an acceptable range.
So, that is my initial impression. Here is the video is you have any questions, ask... but NO, you cannot have the scope it is mine. All mine.
<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/l26bDVQztRo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I have to say, Jon has some great pictures and his report is excellent too, so definitely look at that as the video is just an early look.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Initial Reactions </span>
Okay, I missed the scope in transit so I got it a bit late. At the same time the SWFA SS-HD arrived, the Steiner Military 4-16X showed up, and you all have seen the images of the two together.
I really like the size of the size of the SS-HD, it's not huge, its not heavy, especially compared to other scopes in this range. So I give SWFA high marks for the size.
The reticle, while slightly new, slightly different, it accomplishes the mission. I wasn't at all distracted by it, the reticle is not overly thick and the overall design is well suited for a tactical shooter, even an F T/R shooter.
The eye relief, eye box is out-freaking-standing. They must have been paying attention that is was a pet peeve of mine as it was too good today. I mounted it in a Spuhr Mount and put it on my AI AE. Well the AI AE picatinney rail is not like most others, so the Spuhr mount only fits in one set of slots which brings it to the back. I need it much further forward and I really appreciate that. I will swap the mount out later, but I made it through the day regardless of the eye relief. It's not just good but great.
10 Mils per turn, with accurate horizontal markings. They were dead on in both the windage and elevation which helps to know where zero is. I get it, no zero stops, well I like them too, but with this scope it doesn't matter.
The glass, the glass is very good, nice bright colors, vivid HD picture, no problems there.
To test reliability I dialed up 10 mils, back to zero, shot, dialed up 20 mils back to zero, shot, and then up to 25 mils (Max for this set up) and back and shot. Well within an acceptable range.
So, that is my initial impression. Here is the video is you have any questions, ask... but NO, you cannot have the scope it is mine. All mine.
<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/l26bDVQztRo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
