Fixed power alternatives

[Mikido]

I run the swfa 10x on 2 separate rifles, and they’ve been great (much like the drop test shows).

With the 6x almost impossible to find, any reliable alternatives? 4x, 6x, 8x considered.

Thanks

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

S&B makes, or used to, a 6x and 8x.

 

[RussDXT]

I called swfa last week. They are getting a shipment of 6x mil scopes in soon. No eta in 3-9’s.

 

[Tom-D]

I was goingto ask the same question as i cant order a swfa to Aus.

 

[lelliott8]

I called swfa last week. They are getting a shipment of 6x mil scopes in soon. No eta in 3-9’s.

That's what they told me in October when I ordered. Followed up in January, was told no ETA and 6x.

 

[sconnieVLP]

I called swfa last week. They are getting a shipment of 6x mil scopes in soon. No eta in 3-9’s.

This is interesting - did they say what “soon” meant?

 

[VernAK]

I have a NIB SWFA SS 6x42 MQ that I would trade for a Trijicon TR21G. That's a 1-4 power with green post triangle reticle with 1" tube.

I know it's a long shot but gotta try.

 

[Mountain_Life]

I have a SWFA 6x Mil that I'll trade for a SWFA 3-15 Mil FFP

 

[WeiserBucks]

There's a 6x in the classifieds right now.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Are 6x swfa really going $500+ right now? Wow.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Are 6x swfa really going $500+ right now? Wow.

A 3-9 sold recently for $700+, the coolaid is working.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

A 3-9 sold recently for $700+, the coolaid is working.

Damn! I got a 6x in the box on my shelf, is that worth a kidney?

 

[KenLee]

Are 6x swfa really going $500+ right now? Wow.

If so, I have one still in box that can take a ride.

 

[Mikido]

Derailed….my real question is if there are other brand reliable fixed power scopes?

 

[KenLee]

Looks like S&B and Meopta have discontinued their 6x42. I'd look for a nice used Klaasik S&B.

 

[JollyRoger]

Probably not what you’re looking for, but I’ve had mostly good and reliable service out of Trijicon ACOGs. Mostly 4x but one 3.5x also.
Might be a bit goofy on a bolt rifle.

In my experience (YMMV):
Pro:
Easy to see reticle with a few hashmarks that mostly line up depending on cartridge.
Capped elevation and windage
Fairly durable after being thrashed around the most unforgiving environments and vehicles by 20 year old angry monkeys haha.

Cons:
Capped elevation?
Clicks can be faint
I’ve seen a few of them break, usually with the turrets bottoming out
Mounting system for a rail is critical. I’ve seen the issued mounts become loose and therefore you can hit anything