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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.
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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!
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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.......
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Some whack job on here apparently shoots a lot of fish with them🤷🏼♂️
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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Forgot you asked for pics. This was a Demo and the previous owner had painted it so the price was very attractive.
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