Originally Posted by Dogshooter
SWFA makes a “military grade” scope, that isn’t crazy heavy, with multiple reticle and turret options.... in fixed power for $300, and 3-9x for $600.

Why can’t Tract, or anyone else do that?

First thing I’d do, if you’re looking at restoring Tract’s reputation here.... is send a new demo scope to Form, and let him wring it out. Good or bad.... I’d respect Tract for putting it’s glass up for the Pepsi Challenge, especially since the last one failed miserably.... and all we got for an explanation was a bunch of snake-oil lip service.


In fairness, we have to consider that SWFA bought a design already paid for by someone else and doesn't have to factor R&D costs into its pricing. Also, with the reputation for that scope established, advertising costs are minimal.

I agree that another maker or several, could do a better job, as could SWFA by bringing out essentially the same scope with low-profile turrets and a better hunting reticle. So far, they've resisted that opportunity.

Tract already has numerous positive reviews of its better models. Not sure what major impact to their bottom line giving one to Form would accomplish, but It's worth consideration, minus the tossing around business, which looks like fun, but is hardly scientific or repeatable. Better would be impact tests on a test fixture that would be measureable and serve as a basis for comparison among similar products.

What fresh Hell is this?