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Would you put a swfa 5-20x50 HD on a Barrett Fieldcraft? I'd like to get more magnification then my SWFA 3-9x42 HD but the swfa 5-20x50 HD is almost 32 oz. Any great alternatives that would be lighter and reliable under 1k and track as well. Not a Vortex fan
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That seems like an excessive amount of scope for one of the lightest factory guns on the market.
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Would feel a bit top heavy I believe. I initially mounted a VX6 3-18x44 to mine, but downsized to the 2-12x42 for that reason.
With a gun that light, I prefer a lighter optic. Will feel more stable in your hand.
Going from the top end of 9 to 20 is a bit extreme dont you think? Where will you be hunting this thing that you will need 20 power?
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My dilemma is I want to use it for competition in Light Factory Sporter Class and also to hunt. In competition I can use a max of 24x magnification. I'd like to get as close as I can to 24x without a huge weight burden, a happy medium. Maybe that won't be possible.
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Would you put a swfa 5-20x50 HD on a Barrett Fieldcraft? I'd like to get more magnification then my SWFA 3-9x42 HD but the swfa 5-20x50 HD is almost 32 oz. My dilemma is I want to use it for competition in Light Factory Sporter Class and also to hunt. In competition I can use a max of 24x magnification. I'd like to get as close as I can to 24x without a huge weight burden, a happy medium. Maybe that won't be possible. Based on your criteria, I answer your first question in the affirmative. Frankly, doing so accomplishes YOUR GOALS in a cost effective manner knowing you have a scope that WILL ACCOMPLISH exactly what YOU WANT. Your listed criteria already provides a built-in set of answers for a lot of naysayers who will ask "Why would someone do "x"?".
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If it accomplishes what you're wanting than that is all that matters in the end.
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Would 18x be enough? If so have a look at the Bushnell 4.5-18 LRTSi
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Would 18x be enough? If so have a look at the Bushnell 4.5-18 LRTSi
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Two scopes, good pic rail and good rings and swap them out depending on what you're doing. 3-9x42 for hunting and big scope for competition. Easy to check return to zero.
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Nightforce NX8
Gets your 20 power at 28oz.
Bushnell LRS 6-24x50 FFP at 27oz. I’ve ran one of these for 5 plus years and it’s been solid and dialed a bunch.
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I wouldn't mind a scope like that on a dedicated target rifle with a long heavy barrel.
On a Fieldcraft I might be thinking the other way. Something smaller/lighter than the SWFA 3-9x42.
I don't know exactly what targets and range are in light factory sporter class. But I think I'd want a separate scope for that. Maybe a dedicated rifle too.
Last edited by DollarShort; 02/01/20.
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