Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Anyone have SA on when SWFA will drop the new fixed power scopes with the new reticle?

I do not know if there will be any changes to the 3-9x, but I have not talked to them about the HD models. That's a different OEM and most of the conversation was about the products from the OEM that makes the Classic models.

ILya

I’m looking forward to the new reticle and zero stop.

Will the new models be used as warranty replacements for the line waiting 2 years now for replacements for the original 6x scopes that crapped out?

Is their warranty poilcy the same as previously (aka- only a certain amount from each shipment coming in are slotted for warranty replacements, and the rest can only be sold)?

Gotcha. Appreciate it.

Ken, did you have a 6x crap out on you? What was the issue.

I have more of the 10x but have zero issues with the 10x or 6x, mil quad models on both range and hunting rifles.

Not Ken - but had a 6x lose the windage turret last year, either sheared at the base or more likely - was cross threaded at installation.

Mine was sealed, held purge, and spent several years in my use and possession before opening the soft case one day to find the turret separated from the scope body.

Frankly - I could have bumped it, or banged it against a hard object, no way to tell.

The threads in the scope body ldid look "buggered" (technical term) and the turret would not thread back on.

SWFA took it back, issued a new scope credit price to my account and said I can leave it in the account, or wait to use it towards purchasing a new scope.

The staff was upfront that the 6x replacement would be a while before becoming available.

I owned and used at least one of their scope over the last ten or more years - this is only issue I've had - and I could have been the cause.

YMMV

I do not have any insight into their warranty processes.

ILya

I wouldn't hold my breath.......

There have been some management changes in that regard and I expect it to be more consistent in terms of supply, deliveries, support, etc. The company re-organized itself in a way that keeps their focus on their own optics. I think it is a good thing for the SWFA SS brand. A couple people I have known there for years are still there and they have more decision power now than before. That's a good thing too.

They have a good plan for their entire product line and the ability to execute it.

ILya

Sounds like you think things are improving at SWFA. That's good to hear.

I think so, but the proof is in the pudding. Next few months will be very telling.

ILya

I have used SWFA scopes for years. I love the fixed 20 on a rimfire. They have always been up front with me on delivery times and warrantee. The only issue I had was clearly my fault and they handled it any way. Most complaints I here are about availability. I do not know how they could ship what they do not have. Again email or on the phone they have been first rate. I wish them continued success.

Professional Victims will always find reason(s) to whine. Hint.

There’s “only” a coupla hunnert of said scopes in my tiny neighborhood. All are anticipating the new wares. Hint.

Just sayin’………..

Looking forward to the 6x with the new reticle

The 6x will not have the new tree reticle. It will have the original Mil-quad designs in mrad or MOA. It will have the new turrets and zero stop.

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That’s an oversight on their part.

The tree reticle design they have is better suited for the higher power models.

For the fixed 6x, it would have to be a different type of a tree. I have some ideas on what would work, so if there is enough interest I can try to convince them.

Personally, in the 6x, I'd prefer the current milquad reticle to a tree for my use. Just my preference. The 10x, and possibly the 3-9, I might prefer the tree. The zero stop is a BIG plus for my use in all their models. The option to cap windage is a pro, though I'd prefer the turret be low profile...it's still a pro.

We whine about not SWFA not having the scopes in stock. It's an irritation for us that we can't get something we want. For SWFA, they can't get what they need to produce income. I'm sure it's a much bigger issue for them to not get their hands on something they make their living by. As much as we "want" the scope, they "need" the scopes, and likely have a much stronger desire to get them in stock than we do. They are at the mercy of their supplier. I won't whine to much about it.

Yup. Hope they get it together before they get hurt too badly.

Thank you Koshkin for filling us in on what has happened and what is coming.

I have 11 SWFA scopes all of them are FIXED 12X's mil quad....I really like them.

I may soon get my first fixed 10X to put on a 7mm-08.


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