Restocked SWFA 3-9x42 Gen 1

[5811]

You could try sending the $27 for the shim kit with your information to the same email through PayPal. That's what the email he sent said to do. Include scope info, including Mil/MOA, and address. I got the shims a handful of days later.

Another data point for a smooth transaction with Tim. I just purchased a couple sets on fleabay and put in the notes I needed them for 3-9. He got back to me to confirm what he was sending and it was easy as pie.

 

[BjornF16]

Hey, mine looks just like that . I did have the same issue. MK machining seems to be on the ball with customer service.

Yes...they are sending me the 1.634" cap.

 

[mustelid_master]

Yes...they are sending me the 1.634" cap.

hopefully they start to notice a pattern and send the correct one from the factory

 

[Mike Islander]

Another data point for a smooth transaction with Tim. I just purchased a couple sets on fleabay and put in the notes I needed them for 3-9. He got back to me to confirm what he was sending and it was easy as pie.

His eBay listing says "We support only the fixed power models and the 3-15." Has that changed? Where did you add a note?

 

[5811]

His eBay listing says "We support only the fixed power models and the 3-15." Has that changed? Where did you add a note?

I just followed the steps to purchase the item and on the purchase page there is an option to add a note to seller.

 

[satchamo]

was just thinking same thing. looks like they go tried of the influencer codes

Yeah I came here to say this. Was looking to grab a 10x for a 22 and there is no discount code box anymore

 

[Mike Islander]

His eBay listing says "We support only the fixed power models and the 3-15." Has that changed? Where did you add a note?

He contacted me and said regardless of the eBay description, just add a note that you need a 3x9 Mill Quad when you buy. He said he had a few sets left. On the way now.

 

[5811]

Yes, much better grip. Still stiff but much more usable compared to relying on just the scallops for traction.

To put it another way: without the band, I had to be cognoscente of how I had my grip on the zoom ring to move it. With my two scopes, it required a c-grip, and was pretty clumsy to actuate. However with the band, I can use two fingers without giving the action much attention.

I should note, I used the smallest ranger band. Only about an inch across when not stretched. I rolled them over the eye piece with a good deal of effort then straightened them out, but they are not going anywhere now that they’re in place.

I haven’t given a throw lever a second thought since installing them.

Tried some ranger bands. This is 100% the ticket. It changed how much I like my 3-9's.

Thanks!

 

[mustelid_master]

Yes...they are sending me the 1.634" cap.

I just got the 1.634 cap in, work perfect

 

[ztc92]

I traded messages with him via eBay…he said to just order what is listed on eBay and put a note that you want the 3-9 shims.

I did exactly that and received the 3-9 shims

For anyone following along for the shims…

I emailed to be safe and got the same templates email reply that was shared earlier in the thread. I sent payment and details via PayPal as instructed, got a message 2 days later shims had shipped. Received then 3 days later and they look great. Definitely $27 well spent.

Also, he has started a website to sell them going forward:

Home | M.O.P

www.maxordinateprecision.com

 

[Mike Islander]

For anyone following along for the shims…

I emailed to be safe and got the same templates email reply that was shared earlier in the thread. I sent payment and details via PayPal as instructed, got a message 2 days later shims had shipped. Received then 3 days later and they look great. Definitely $27 well spent.

Also, he has started a website to sell them going forward:

Home | M.O.P

www.maxordinateprecision.com

Same here. Easy and fast.

 

[4th_point]

Maybe I missed it, but has anyone checked with SWFA to see if they condone shims for the 3-9x?

Several years ago people asked and SWFA's response was that shims / hose washers were OK for the fixed powers but not the 3-9x.

 

[Mike Islander]

Maybe I missed it, but has anyone checked with SWFA to see if they condone shims for the 3-9x?

Several years ago people asked and SWFA's response was that shims / hose washers were OK for the fixed powers but not the 3-9x.

Got a quote or a reason? My only guess at why they might say this is waterproofing. And maybe there is some difference in shims versus hose washers?

 

[ztc92]

Same here. Easy and fast.

Out of curiosity have you installed your shims yet? I’m only on the 3rd rev (and just barely) on my 3-9x and I had to use every shim in the kit and the stop is 1.5 mils below my current zero. It feels like either I’m missing something or more shims would be needed it my zero was a higher revolution. Thoughts?

 

[Kurts86]

Out of curiosity have you installed your shims yet? I’m only on the 3rd rev (and just barely) on my 3-9x and I had to use every shim in the kit and the stop is 1.5 mils below my current zero. It feels like either I’m missing something or more shims would be needed it my zero was a higher revolution. Thoughts?

That’s where my zero is and I used all but 1, as long as you can’t make a full revolution down it’s working as intended. All the shims will get you right to 3 turns.

 

[4th_point]

Got a quote or a reason? My only guess at why they might say this is waterproofing. And maybe there is some difference in shims versus hose washers?

Man, that was several years ago. Maybe up to 10 years ago - people have been messing with different shims for a long time.

The discussion was probably at 24hrC. If I had to wager, it wasn't a concern about moisture but the guts.

I skimmed this thread and saw this regarding the 5-20x:



I'd just contact SWFA, but I don't know who's running it these days. Sr. was the best person to get info from. Jr. was hit and miss.

I've used SWFA for many years but never bothered with shims or hose washers.

Good luck

 

[Mike Islander]

Man, that was several years ago. Maybe up to 10 years ago - people have been messing with different shims for a long time.

The discussion was probably at 24hrC. If I had to wager, it wasn't a concern about moisture but the guts.

I skimmed this thread and saw this regarding the 5-20x:

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I'd just contact SWFA, but I don't know who's running it these days. Sr. was the best person to get info from. Jr. was hit and miss.

I've used SWFA for many years but never bothered with shims or hose washers. I like having a zero stop. Not necessary, but nice.

Good luck

Just curious. I use Jim's shims, regardless of what SWFA says.

 

[Lock3]

Do any of the SWFA models have an illuminated reticle?

 

[Bcleck90]

1-6HD is the only one I know of @Lock3

 

[sndmn11]

Do any of the SWFA models have an illuminated reticle?

No

@mcr-85 sent me a 6x and some 3d printed shims. Id bet it wouldn't be hard for someone with a printer to figure out the id/of needed then learn what thickness equals a mil. I didn't fiddle with what he sent, but it looked like he'd already figured that out for the 6x