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SWFA SS.... #15692466 01/22/21
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger
OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington	They really all that? Svelte, buck killas?? Fixed or variable? Pics appreciated... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

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Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15693053 01/23/21
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,326 Wyoming R Rifles And More Campfire Regular
Rifles And More Campfire Regular R Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,326 Wyoming	Bored? “Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15693079 01/23/21
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,880 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger
10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,880 Missouri	I know of a guy that will tell you all you need to know about em! The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: SWFA SS.... 10gaugemag #15693115 01/23/21
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota goalie Campfire Outfitter
goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	Originally Posted by 10gaugemag I know of a guy that will tell you all you need to know about em! I'm fairly certain he's counting on that. I had a fixed 10x on my 50BMG for years with no issues. It was back when Larry was still touting fixed power Leupold scopes as the best thing ever. They (usually) track reliably. Glass on the non HD is meh. Heavy as fuuck. I'd rather go lighter for most hunting with better glass. But, with a six power mil quad and and 8-month season, you could probably track down a monster fork like Larry posted in the 17 thread.......

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15693311 01/23/21
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,184 Alabama W Wesley2 Campfire Regular
Wesley2 Campfire Regular W Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,184 Alabama	Some whack job on here apparently shoots a lot of fish with them🤷🏼‍♂️

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Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15693330 01/23/21
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,997 Cave Creek, AZ Blacktailer Campfire Tracker
Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,997 Cave Creek, AZ	Jud, My only experience is a 3-15. Almost can't see the reticle at 3, not the greatest optics or eyebox but I needed a scope that would dial reliably and it does. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15693401 01/23/21
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 179 East tx W Wp75169 Campfire Member
Wp75169 Campfire Member W Joined: May 2012 Posts: 179 East tx	I’m a fan. The 5-20 does everything I need it to do. The fixed power scopes are great for their purpose. Not being able to see the subtensions on a FFP variable scope on low settings is pretty normal. You can still see the aim point fine. Are you holding wind or elevation on low magnification? Their fixed 10HD is too expensive in today’s market. They sure are nice though. If they would put HD glass and an illuminated dot in the 3-15 I think it would quickly become their top seller. No reason to do it though since they can’t keep what they make now in stock.

Re: SWFA SS.... Wp75169 #15693487 01/23/21
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,326 Wyoming R Rifles And More Campfire Regular
Rifles And More Campfire Regular R Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,326 Wyoming	Originally Posted by Wp75169 I’m a fan. The 5-20 does everything I need it to do. The fixed power scopes are great for their purpose. Not being able to see the subtensions on a FFP variable scope on low settings is pretty normal. You can still see the aim point fine. Are you holding wind or elevation on low magnification? Their fixed 10HD is too expensive in today’s market. They sure are nice though. If they would put HD glass and an illuminated dot in the 3-15 I think it would quickly become their top seller. No reason to do it though since they can’t keep what they make now in stock. Good post. Too bad it was made over bait. “Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15693930 01/23/21
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	The 3x9 has worked well for me. As has the plain old 6x’s I like the 3x9 more though myself. A bit smaller and less bulk. The 9x is nice too. Last edited by beretzs; 01/23/21. Semper Fi

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15693967 01/23/21
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,799 Meridian, ID Bater Campfire Regular
Bater Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,799 Meridian, ID	I run the 3-9 & 3-15 and for sub $500 scopes with solid guts for dialing, nothing even remotely comes close. I prefer some of my sfp scopes for timber pounding but the SWFA’s have a place 100% Public land DIY!

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Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15695329 01/23/21
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,556 Nebraska S sbhooper Campfire Regular
sbhooper Campfire Regular S Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,556 Nebraska	I use the 6 and 10x, and they have been great. If you are worried about a few extra ounces on a rifle, then hit the damn gym! LMAO! You did not "seen" anything, you "saw" it. A "creek" has water in it, a "crick" is what you get in your neck. Liberals with guns are nothing but hypocrites.

Re: SWFA SS.... sbhooper #15695366 01/23/21
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,366 Texas R rickt300 Campfire Outfitter
rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,366 Texas	Originally Posted by sbhooper I use the 6 and 10x, and they have been great. If you are worried about a few extra ounces on a rifle, then hit the damn gym! LMAO! Moreso than the few extra ounces the knobs stick way to far out to suit me in the field most of the time.

Re: SWFA SS.... sbhooper #15695474 01/23/21
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota goalie Campfire Outfitter
goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	Originally Posted by sbhooper I use the 6 and 10x, and they have been great. If you are worried about a few extra ounces on a rifle, then hit the damn gym! LMAO! I like capped turrets for the hunting I do. The 6x is great for me on the .22, but not so great hunting thick stuff. Plus, the weight isn't just the weight, it's how the rifle handles with that weight.

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15695562 01/23/21
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 58 R rocky_mtn Campfire Greenhorn
rocky_mtn Campfire Greenhorn R Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 58	I put an SWFA 6x42 on a light rifle and it felt weird at first, but I got used to it. I don't like the big turrets on a hunting rifle but I got over it. Everyone I know who shoots a lot with them likes them.

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15696186 01/23/21
Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 942 Central KY S scoony Campfire Regular
scoony Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 942 Central KY	I have a 6x on a 223 and have a 3-9 that I loaned a friend while the rifle is at the gunsmith. I am worried that I will not get that 3-9 back. I also have a Nightforce. My next scopes will be a SWFA. Probably a 10x and a 3-15.

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15696534 01/23/21
Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 1,250 N Ndbowhunter Campfire Regular
Ndbowhunter Campfire Regular N Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 1,250	if it wasn't such a waste of time got plenty of pics uploaded on this forum vast majority of kills have been lrhs 3-12 the last 4 years but it's back to 3-9 land for myself

Re: SWFA SS.... 10gaugemag #15697104 01/24/21
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,861 Oklahoma O OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger
OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,861 Oklahoma	Originally Posted by 10gaugemag I know of a guy that will tell you all you need to know about em! I thought the same thing when I read the OP. There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

Re: SWFA SS.... Ndbowhunter #15697231 01/24/21
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger
OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by Ndbowhunter if it wasn't such a waste of time got plenty of pics uploaded on this forum vast majority of kills have been lrhs 3-12 the last 4 years but it's back to 3-9 land for myself Originally Posted by Ndbowhunter if it wasn't such a waste of time got plenty of pics uploaded on this forum vast majority of kills have been lrhs 3-12 the last 4 years but it's back to 3-9 land for myself Nd, get the “postimage “ app, stupid easy and fast Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: SWFA SS.... beretzs #15697236 01/24/21
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger
OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by beretzs The 3x9 has worked well for me. As has the plain old 6x’s I like the 3x9 more though myself. A bit smaller and less bulk. The 9x is nice too. Lotta good groceries there Scotty. 👍 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: SWFA SS.... Judman #15698236 01/24/21
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,997 Cave Creek, AZ Blacktailer Campfire Tracker
Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,997 Cave Creek, AZ	Forgot you asked for pics. This was a Demo and the previous owner had painted it so the price was very attractive. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

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