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Posted: June/28/2015 at 18:54 |
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Old topic, but here goes:
While ordering 1 as it was on sale I figured I'd order three, just finished installing them.
The Level is pretty nice, the offset bubble allows you to mount in several ways, above or below the scope center. Being a lefty, and with it not interfering with the action and other "controls" I mounted forward of the turrets, it sits perfectly at 2:00 to the elevation and windage turrets. Using both eyes open, it "superimposes" itself perfectly when looking through the optic. Doesn't seem too big, too small, or sticks out too much. "Goldilocks" could appreciate the form and fit.
There are no lines, which like the OP. The gap of which the level is seen through is smaller than most, less stuff to catch your eye. The vial is loose, it rotates so there is no glue or epoxy and such, and is secured in by a snap ring. It is secured by 2 torx type bolts, torx head wrench provided. It comes with 1" aluminum inserts, not poly! The body is somewhat thin, which leaves a bunch of options to mount it between rings, adjustment housings, and bells without taking up too much room.
On my one rifles, I was worried about clearance between the bottom of the scope and the rail, which I only had 1/4". The level cleared this perfectly, leaving approximately a 1/8" gap between the bottom of the bubble ring (vial being up). Low clearance shouldn't be an issue for most.
After mounting 1 on a .308 and one on a .243, 40 rounds through each, the level stayed put, stayed true (when compared to a plum line). The Third was mounted on a 1" scope with the inserts and is rock solid.
Thumbs up on the SWFA 30mm Level, regular price or on sale. |
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budperm
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Naw it was the smell...or more correctly the lack there of....
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Me thinks you have a stalker.
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Life's concerns should be about the 120lb pack your trying to get to the top of the mountain, and not the rock in your boot.
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(how did he know I just got some new underwear???)
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Bitterroot Bulls
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I also got one, and I am with the others. Really cool, and it doesn't get hung up on a scabbard.
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-Matt
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jonoMT
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Just got one late yesterday. Great engineering and quality. Even the 1" inserts are aluminum. I was expecting plastic.
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Sparky
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+1 I too received mine today. Very nice and I will be ordering some more as well. I like it better than the other ones I have been using.
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Great idea SWFA & a fine product.Got mine today & all I can say is hope you guys come out with one for a 34mm scope soon.Product is made very well as all the SWFA products are & I think the insignia is icing on the cake,also a nice idea with the 1" inserts & wrench.
Will have to order a few more for the rest of the safe.Thanks team SWFA. |
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budperm
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so that's where you got those nifty underwear... Countersniper briefs...
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Hensoldt is made by CounterSniper… right???
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sholling
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That's a nice design.
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jonoMT
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Lot of look-alikes on eBay. Didn't it seem odd to pay $149?
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Very cool level. I love the insert feature that allows for moving from a 1" to 30mm scope and back.
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-Matt
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Kickboxer
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I was going to ask that but decided someone would think I was flaunting the fact that my wife gave me a Hensoldt...
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I believe that is refered to as 'malace of fore thought'
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jonoMT
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A well-designed accessory, for sure. Kudos to SWFA for details like eliminating the lines and adding 1" inserts. |
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Rancid Coolaid
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Any plans on a 34mm version?
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budperm
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COol Love the enclosed vial, great idea.
SWFA always going the extra mile!
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