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sawacs
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Posted: November/14/2017 at 19:12 |
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Hello gents..
I need to get scopes for two different rifles. 1. 18" 6.8 SPC AR platform 2. 20" 6mm Predator AR platform(Grendel case necked down with a shorter throat) Having been a Vortex fan for a very long time, I am considering trying something different for the simple purpose of trying something different My current favorite Vortex scope is the Gen 1 PST SFP 2.5-10x44 which is what I would consider a little gem with nice clarity and contrast to my eyes: it lets in enough light to take out hogs under the light of the full moon with no additional lighting needed and the illumination really helps. Initially, I was looking at the Vortex Gen II 3-15x44 FFP which I figured was a solid choice considering the performance of the Gen 1 2.5-10x44. However, after thinking about what the two builds listed up top would be used for, I began wondering if I should try out a SWFA scope just for giggles. I have heard great things about the SWFA scopes regarding their durability and tracking. However, tracking is not a concern as I sight in at 100 and use hold overs. Here's the big question... What scope in the SWFA line would match or exceed the optical quality of the Gen 1 2.5-10x44 or the Gen II 3-15x44 FFP? I am even considering picking up a fixed power scope in the 10X range for use at my local range and some hunting out to 600 yards. Advice would be most appreciated! Thanks, Shawn |
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https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-3-9x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope.html
I have the older mil dot version of this scope, and I don't think you could go wrong with it. |
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Skylar McMahon
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Like BeltFed suggested, I second this.
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SS 3-9x.....Go far it!
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sawacs
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Thank you for the replies and information. I will definitely take a closer look at the SWFA 3-9 HD.
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And wait a week for deal time!
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You might also consider the SS 3-15x. It's 5 oz heavier, but I've used it on a 16" 6.8 SPC for a couple years. One nice feature with its adjustable parallax is being able to boresight or dry fire practice indoors at 20 feet. I haven't noticed much difference in the glass. But I am going to outfit a .308 AR with the SS 3-9, mostly to keep weight down.
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sawacs
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Update: I went ahead and ordered a Vortex Gen II 3-15 SFP for the 6mm Predator. The 15x would be a better match for the range of the 6mm. Yesterday, I had a chanced to look through the 3-15 and compare it side by side to a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42: I ran home and ordered the 3-15 However, I will be placing an order for the SWFA 3-9 HD next week to go on the 6.8. Cheers!
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Good choice with both scopes.
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sawacs
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Thanks again gents for the feedback. Have a great Thanksgiving! Shawn
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sawacs
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That scope looks like a great optic. However, the one thing that rules the scope out is the lack of illumination. Over the years, I have become hooked on illuminated reticles because they help a great deal in low light or night time conditions. The only reason I decided to get the SWFA 3-9 is the rifle it is going on will be a range queen Cheers! |
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https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-5-20x50-tactical-30mm-riflescope.html |
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sawacs
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Now there is another great idea! I don't think I looked close enough and missed the illuminated version of the scope! On another note, I just received the Vortex 3-15 and took a peak or two through it and holy cow!!!! I thought the 2.5-10x44 was a great optic until I looked through this thing. The one issue that crops up when getting into the higher priced scopes like the SWFA 5-20 illuminated variant is I can purchase two of the Vortex 3-15's for the price of one of the SWFA 5-20 illuminated scopes and don't have to pay tax. That alone makes it a tough pill to swallow. However, I will still be ordering the SWFA 3-9 HD scope. At the lower end of the scale such as the 3-9, the pricing isn't that much different which makes it easier to justify. Thanks again! Shawn |
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