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Do the new 3-9 scopes with the new turret markings also have crisper clicks? Have a couple of the older ones, and while nice enough, clicks are mushy compared to a 6x. Thanks for any input.

nope, still mushy.

still the best hunting scope made.

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It's good value for the money if that is the type if hunting scope you want.

That's a pretty big "if"

I have one but I like the Trijicon Credo 3-9 Mil-Square much better.

I agree that it's a fantastic hunting scope. Glass way above it's price point and rock solid adjustments that many other brands just can't compete with. Outstanding value. Of course, like many, I'd like to see a capped windage and low profile elevation model, but it is what it is and they obviously don't have a hard time selling them as is.

I don't understand the overweening predilection for hard clicks. As long as the scope adjusts where it's supposed to,
which the SWFA certainly does, what's the real world difference?

I actually like the clicks on their HD scopes and hope they someday offer a 2-12HD based closely on their 1-6. I really like the 10 mil per rev turrets that can be run capped or uncapped. Makes them very versatile.

I like to be able to feel them without taking my eye out of the scope's eyebox. Adjust without looking.

Makes sense.

I generally dial after I range and before I get settled in for the shot, so I'm going more by sight than feel.

Nah. Very small "if"....

Another poster here suggested a light smear of dielectric grease on the o-ring under the turret caps gives a better 'feel' to the adjustments. I tried that on both of mine (older and newer models) and agree it does make the clicks easier to feel. Also, spinning the adjustments from lock to lock a few times helps some as well. After doing both of the above, I don't have any trouble feeling the clicks while adjusting....

Don't you need to take your eyes off the scope to check your range card, or do you have it memorized? Also, I don't count clicks, I dial to a number. Much, much faster for me.

To not look at the numbers when you dial is asking for trouble. The only time I will dial is when the distance is far and known. If it is past MPBR, then you should be dialing or using a confirmed ballistic reticle. The last long range buck I shot required 10.2 moa of adjustment. You aren't going to keep your head down on the stock and count that many clicks, trust me. Its always going to be much faster and accurate if you dial up to required number. This is generally done after ranging your distance.. Just sayin.

Having scopes with nice clicks leaves me wanting nice clicks on all my scopes. Simple as that.

For instance- who would WANT to go back to friction adjustments?

I am pretty happy with all my scopes but would I love my Leupolds and Burris even more if they had more precise feeling clicks? Hell yes.

It is a big part of what made me like my Meopta's and Weavers so well -and even a cheaper Hawke on my 10/22.

Seems such a fixable thing that ends up becoming a trade-off.

Clicks are overrated IMO. 3-9 has a weak point for my area and it isn’t the clicks.

I will take friction, they have worked fine for 50 plus years of hunting for me.

Could just use the reticle.

Well, you could, but then why choose a scope with a towering turret?

Because it looks cool? I'm not a fan of exposed turrets unless they lock.

Yup, me too. And they don't need to be tall, if they cap the windage that's ok.