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Anyone run one of these on your AR? After seeing the many SWFA scopes in the AR challenge thread, it got me to thinking about a variable SWFA w/first focal plane scope on one of my rifles. Are these worth the money ($700.00)???? Is there anything in the same price range that would be better on a precision build AR???
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I don't have that particular scope but I don't think anything tracks and holds up better than a SWFA for under $750. If their variables hold up like their fixed power scopes its well worth the money.
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If you can - wait for Black Friday. They typically have a couple hundred off of the 3-15 line-up.
I've got several of their fixed and variable scopes on bolt guns, and tend to use lighter scopes on my ARs. Mainly because of the types of shooting I do with each, the SWFA don't get mounted on the ARs for the weight, and I don't usually need the high end of the magnification range.
Having said that, I wouldn't have any reservations about mounting on a AR. I'm working on a 6.5 Creed build that may get a SWFA 10 power on it, haven't decided.
I was able to take a 3-15 FFP out to 1200 yards last month, it was spot-on for dialing ranges and for quick reticle hold-overs. In three days of dialing, it did not miss a beat.
I would recommend getting a zero stop for the SWFA knobs, it will help if you are reaching out in distance.
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I have 2 of the FFP and think they are a bargain. Would have no problems recommending them.
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Mine sits on my AR10 but I have plans to order another for my heavyish 5.56 SPR as its scope now resides on my 6 Grendel. It's been flawless so far and the only addition was the snipershide zero stop kit for $22.
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Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated!!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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