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No eyebox issues on that scope. Have one on my 6.5mm Creedmoor. I brought two relatively inexperienced shooters to the range with me today. Neither had any problems getting behind the 3-9x42 SS SWFA. Interestingly, I couldn't coax either of them to try my Kimber Montana 7mm-08. Reason given? They didn't like the scope (compared to the SWFA). The Kimber is wearing a Leupold 6x42 FX3. They both looked through this the rifle and watched the others hits on steel at 500yds.





David

Negative. The scope was set up for wearing my typical late-season -35 F hunting clothes, since this is a hunting rifle, which requires a bit different positioning during summer months. It works fine for me, either way. I wouldn't complain if the scope had a touch longer ER at 9x, but I'm not worried about it at all. I've not had a problem in several hundred rounds shot mostly from prone, with much of that shot at an upward angle (worst case ER scenario). EB is not an issue at all.

It's too bad the stock's too long, or I would have really rung the bell!

I have no problem with the eye box on the 3-9, but I'm not happy with the eye relief on 9x when mounted on harder kickers. ER at 9x is listed at 3.03". Folks like Jordan might not have an issue, but I use a light hold and wear glasses so 3" just doesn't work for me on hard or fast kickers.

Main reason why I inquired about the 3-15x42mm as the listed spec's show the ER to be much more generous (3.8" at 15x).

Jordan, I've been shooting my SWFA 3-9 which is on a lighter weight 7mm Remington prone as well. No issues on any power yet. Probably buying more of the 6x but if the right deal for a 3-9 came by, I'd buy it also.

The perspective in the first picture looked really far back although I don't think I could shoot that setup without get smacked sooner or later.

I do get a laugh when Lil Fish posts one of his rifle menageries and the scope mounting is all over the place.

I am glad the scope is working for you but if (when) you get whacked it would be the right thing to come back and fess up. We won't hardly laugh and I know you can take a little ball bustin.

John,

If one gets careless with the prone position I could see the ER on 9x being a little on the scarce side under certain shooting conditions, though it hasn't been an issue for me thus far. I'll let you know if it ever becomes an issue, although I'm doubtful.

I'm not brand biased, I simply experiment and gravitate towards what works best for me.

You should probably just move it forward and make everyone else happy.

One of several reasons I like reading your opinions on the gear you use. Doesn't appear you've had much trouble killing stuff yet.

Lord knows I ain't in the fan-club, but doesn't he have a bunch set up for his kids?

Too fuggin' funny...

JFC you are one stupid poser.



Travis

Don't be ridiculous. Every scope on every rifle should be set up the exact same way no matter who is shooting it.

I can't believe he had the nerve to mount it without asking permission. What the hell is the world coming too?

Yeah what's obviously needed here is a Campfire Central Intelligence Scope Mounting Action Committee (CCISMAC,for those who speak in tongues), to ensure scope mounting compliance and uniformity as required.

It could be run like Congress which means it will not function at all but can make lots of noise.

A mission statement must be drafted and approved.

Standards simply must be met otherwise what's the world coming to?

That is some DAMNED good shooting! It's too bad that the scope position was a hindrance, though...

Don't forget the C.C.S (Council for Cartridge Selection) You are aware that any bullet with a diameter of .277 is no longer allowed by default?

Then there's the BWCA (Blued and Wood Coalition of America)

Well that really does seem to be the best answer, good thinking.



More truth to that than most understand.



I think if we form a committee we will be right back where we started with lots of different opinion, most of which are wrong. Sounds exhausting and chaotic. I really think we just need a Scope Dictator or SD.

I will talk to Rick Bin about this but I am pretty sure I will be named SD. I expect I will be given banning powers so the first one of you smarties that refers to the SD as a Stupid Dick is going to get the hammer.

Carry on.

I'll say one thing about you JB SD or whatever moniker you desire is you have a good sense of humor and took a lot of crap with more grace than I would have. A lot of folks from other forums won't even come here because of the "tough crowd" so to speak.

Makes sense to me. Must take some serious garb for that weather.

Why does Burns want to be a dicktaster?



Travis