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I've never put a scope on any of my ARs or AKs, so I really know nothing about the topic (I use iron sights or a red dot). I saw the SWFA 1-4x24 on sale at the SWFA site for $199. Anyone use this scope on an AR and if so, what are your thoughts?

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-1-4x24-tactical-30mm-riflescope-109309.html

It’s fine for that. You could do a whole lot worse for the money. I had one and sold it. I discovered I tend to like the option of more magnification even if I’m starting at 1x. That and the avoidance of all things sfp.

I have one mounted on my Ruger SFAR and plan on keeping it there. I had initially mounted it on a 12.5" AR, but it seemed to heavy for that rifle so I moved it over to the SFAR and seems to be a good fit.

I would have no problem taking it out into the woods after deer. 4x is plenty for where I hunt.

Remsen I have them on a 223 and a 762x39 and they do quite well. I usually like a little more magnification but for those rifles they do what I need.

From the hip,I can only account for (6) Krunchentickers wearing said glass. Hint.

Though I have them on a herd of Turnbolts too. Hint............

Have one on a HK91. Holding up fine so far, but there's always hope......cuz it's a 91.

Is that really a 1.7 MOA triangle with a .3 MOA dot?

Seems very small.

Other than that, seems OK. I prefer more mag, but I have a few 4x on ARs and it's good enough for a lot of uses.

Poor poor(literally) Trybone,has gotta get caught stealing pics,to feign a fhuqking clue...the "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!?



Fhuqking LAUGHING!.......................

Funny how you've saved that for, what? About a year now?

Anyway, thanks for posting that. It's a great example for Remsen of how NOT to mount a scope.

Remsen, whatever scope you end up with, mount it in a +3" forward cantilever so you can get the proper nose-to-charging handle head position. The way Fugstick has that mounted is only good for shooting off pogo sticks or a poor standing position. It's a guaranteed headache from prone and nearly impossible from sitting if you have normal anatomy. I guess dwarves like Fugstick are an exception.

Ain't it a fhuqking HOOT,that's as "close" as you'll ever get to one. Hint.



Bless your heart for DREAMING.

Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!................

That's OK. I generally prefer to avoid the company of angry midgets.

Let's start with WHAT AR ? A 300 BO pistol takes a lot different scope than 338 Lapua.

Trybone,

You HILARIOUSLY avoid ALL things Outdoors,you Magnificent Thieving Fhuqk. Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!..................

Thanks to all for the advice. It's going on a basic 5.56 AR build with one difference (for me), an 18" barrel. I have AR pistols and M4 clones, but nothing with a longer barrel. No purpose in particular for this build, I just wanted to have one to see how it differs from something like an M4 at distances over a few hundred yards.

I've never seen one on an 18". Hint.



Fhuqking LAUGHING!.................

Another screwed up mounting job! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

You just can't help yourself. I guess I shouldn't tease, you have screwed up anatomy or are just stupid.

If you want to go cheap on the mount, get a Primary Arms. It's a little high (1.5") if you are going to do a lot of prone shooting, but fine for hunting.
https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-deluxe-extended-ar15-scope-mount-30mm

I prefer a little lower mount (1.3") like this Pacific Tool - https://pacifictoolandgauge.com/pac...tra-precision-one-piece-scope-mount.html
or the slightly cheaper PRI - https://www.precisionreflex.com/scope-rings/58-30mm-cantilever-low-ring-set.html


If you are shooting off a bench, just get those $15 Tasco rings like Fugstick. 😂

You keep riding the pine and perfecting that Whine...you "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!?



Bless your heart,for "getting" to read about The Outdoors.

Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!.................

I’ve got one on a Mini-14. If it survives on that whammer-bammer I’d say it’s good to go. $199 is a steal.
Mine’s mounted in SWFA rings, another bargain.

Yes, Fugstick, I work indoors. It helps me afford a place that's not next to the dumpster at the fish cannery.