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Played with older model SWFA 10x, wasn't impressed.
Now need scope for 300-1000 yard paper punching on QT 223.
Any advice on fixed 10x over fixed 12x?
The 10x's seem to get rave reviews, not much about the 12x"s.
What gives???
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I am running a 10X on my heavy .223 as well an AR10, and 300WM. This is the best FOV and still enough to see. I have the MOA/Mil Dot version as well the MOA/MOA models. Let me know if you have any questions, but the things are solid!
Good Shooting!
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I've got 10X and 12X in the Milquad models.
They are both easy to like. The reticles are fine enough to both easily bisect a 1 MOA aim point.
For all around, I'd choose the 10X for the slightly better FOV and brightness.
For a dedicated paper puncher, the 12X might be a little nicer.
I put the 12X on a couple of heavier dedicated long range rigs, and the 10X on a more all-around type of mid-weight 308.
Pretty hard to go wrong with either.
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My 10X and 12X MQ's have the same 43 mils total erector travel.
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Hi Shane. I agree. Mine is going on a heavy barreled 700 in 243 with a McMillan A3. It is pretty much a toy paper puncher only. Not for matches or for hunting....
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I'm torn on what to do with a 3-9x42MQ scope.
Got a 6MQ now on a 22LR.
My 243 has a 4-12x Vortex and the 7mmRM has a 3-9x40 Zeiss Conquest.
I'm not a turrent twister, mostly because I don't need to, based on ranges that I hunt, so feel that the Conquest is plenty.
Currently the 243 is range gin, so not sure if the SWFA 3-9MQ would do it justice. (it is a better scope than the Vortex for sure), or get a 10x or 12x for the 243 and be done. Hoping to use the 243 for hunting at some point, so the 3-9 (or current 4-12) has its appeal.
Maybe QD rings?
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Sell the 3-9 to me? grin...
PM me if you do...
- Greg
Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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Greg, I believe there is a SWFA sale going on. May be a good time to get one.
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Oh I picked a few up at sale too...
- Greg
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