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SWFA SS Hunting Scope? Lightest on the market you say? #7211907 06/29/18 09:38 PM
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Re: SWFA SS Hunting Scope? Lightest on the market you say? [Re: Skylar Mac] #7211910 06/29/18 09:38 PM
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Given the power range, Yes....lightest on the market.

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They gonna make something I can use?


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HD glass, or standard? SFP, I assume? Any plans on this scope with mil-quad reticle and mil adjustments? If so, that would be just the ticket for a LW big-game hunting scope.

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If it's reliable as the rest of your scopes at that weight, I'm sure it will sell. Not everyone wants a 30 oz scope. cheers



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Why such short eye relief?

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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
bang

They gonna make something I can use?


Just buy it, and maybe someone will come out and teach you how.

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Just buy it, and maybe someone will come out and teach you how.

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Re: SWFA SS Hunting Scope? Lightest on the market you say? [Re: ckat] #7212316 06/30/18 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted By: ckat
...SFP, I assume?


Sorry... just found the "Specifications" tab. Assuming standard glass since "HD" is not specified and price point.

Question on future reticles/turrets still stands...

If the 3-9x42 HD came with capped turrets, I would buy them for every hunting rifle I own. They are awesome scopes, built like tanks, crazy reliable, but I would rather not have to scotch tape my turrets for piece of mind while hunting...



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2.5-10X is handy. I'm with you. Give it the Mil Quad reticle, knobs under caps that adjust in 1/10 Mil.

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Wish it had a different reticle

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I like the reticle choice. It's a 2.5x10 and light as heck, great for hunting. For killing hogs, I wouldn't want all that other in my sight picture. For me, when seconds count, basic duplex is all I want to see.

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Originally Posted By: garyrapp55
I like the reticle choice. It's a 2.5x10 and light as heck, great for hunting. For killing hogs, I wouldn't want all that other in my sight picture. For me, when seconds count, basic duplex is all I want to see.


You need more time...


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Re: SWFA SS Hunting Scope? Lightest on the market you say? [Re: Skylar Mac] #7212783 07/01/18 02:17 AM
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I don’t see how a mil quad or mil dot reticle would slow anyone down. Just use the crosshairs like a duplex. Some of the target reticles are a little thin for low light brush but the same can be said for some of the thinner duplex’s.



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Originally Posted By: ckat
HD glass, or standard? SFP, I assume? Any plans on this scope with mil-quad reticle and mil adjustments? If so, that would be just the ticket for a LW big-game hunting scope.


This one is non-HD.
Correct. Second Focal Plane Reticle.
Sadly I am not aware of that.



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Why such short eye relief?

Johnny, on 2.5X the specs say 3.33" However when briefly looking through it, it appeared longer to me. I think it's closer to 3.8" - 3.5"




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Wish it had a different reticle

Patrick, what would your recommendation be?

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Just a couple wind ticks and hold over ticks. Keep it simple and uncluttered

Simple like the vmr -2moa in the pst2 1x6

Vortex hs4 moa reticle

If you didn’t go duplex I think a good German 4 might be better

Just my opinion which means nothing

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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
Mil quad.
I tend to agree with this. Mil-quad sacrifices nothing over a standard duplex, but adds a lot of value if you do reach out. I'm not as familiar with the reticles that BIL posted, but I'm familiar enough with the mil-quad that I just don't see a negative in adding it over the duplex.

I like the 2.5-10 range and light weight though. Good design and good price if the glass is decent - I'm sure it'll be a good seller.

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Exactly right, Brad.

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1.5 hash
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That's enough to make holds out to 500 yards. And the diamonds are quick for the eye to pick up, when speed matters.


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I love the HSR-4 reticle in my Razor LH.




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Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
Just a couple wind ticks and hold over ticks. Keep it simple and uncluttered

Simple like the vmr -2moa in the pst2 1x6

Vortex hs4 moa reticle

If you didn’t go duplex I think a good German 4 might be better

Just my opinion which means nothing


Very interesting. That is something I can pass along.

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I think the MilQuad that is on the 3-9X at 9X would be perfect for a SFP hunting scope.

If you gave me a 6X fixed with the reticle above, an elevation turret from your SS 1-4X (MIL) and a capped windage turret, you would create a perfect big game hunting scope.

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Originally Posted By: scottfromdallas
I think the MilQuad that is on the 3-9X at 9X would be perfect for a SFP hunting scope.


A MQ without the top post would be killer. I'd buy one today.


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