Restocked SWFA 3-9x42 Gen 1

[jfk69]

Did the people that shipped it usps not have the option to go with ups for a $1 more?

I didn’t see that option on my order. When I went to checkout and inputted my address it was $10.95 shipping, no options to use UPS or speed it up at a higher cost. Maybe because I got 10% off with the cyclops code??

 

[philson208]

Yeah, I kind of know better but the kid in me will track it 3-4 times daily until actually ships. Tracking info shows ups doesn't have package yet..... still hopeful. I paid a little more to ship w ups as usps always drops the ball and is impossible to deal with. I work in customer service and our shipping department always pulls this shit. generating a label and sending tracking info to customers that just sits for days sometimes weeks only creates more animosity in customers. hoping the wait is less than 2-3 years......

 

[Wrangler13]

Mine was usps originally and has now been transferred to ups for final delivery.

 

[Griffmax36]

mine shipped usps and shows delivery for Saturday the 8th.

 

[Brix8984]

Mine had multiple options for shipment. USPS was $9 and UPS was $10 but I’m not that far from them in Oklahoma so maybe that’s why.

 

[ChrisAU]

I didn't pick my carrier on my 2 year old backorder, and even though I got a USPS tracking # Monday it still shows USPS awaiting package...hopefully its just USPS. My luck mine never got handed off and they'll be out of stock before they figure it out. Giving them until tomorrow.

 

[270quest]

Supposed to get mine today via UPS...

 

[stevie]

Mine arrived today

 

[5811]

I received my backorder yesterday. Still the same ol' stiff magnification ring. Ive had some luck with monstrum metal throw levers from the jungle website, but they are big and sharp and heavy.

Does anyone have a better solution for something to grab onto and twist the mag ring when its cold and stiff? Tape? Knurling? Something to screw into it?

 

[Brix8984]

MKM throw lever works good for me but you have to have enough room between the mag ring and the ocular housing for it to hang over slightly so it will depend on where you have to have the diopter set.

 

[Tod osier]

I received my backorder yesterday. Still the same ol' stiff magnification ring. Ive had some luck with monstrum metal throw levers from the jungle website, but they are big and sharp and heavy.

Does anyone have a better solution for something to grab onto and twist the mag ring when its cold and stiff? Tape? Knurling? Something to screw into it?

A giant cable tie works for me, they stay on quite well and the nub is a good size. They aren't perfect, but this isn't life and death, either.

 

[5811]

MKM throw lever works good for me but you have to have enough room between the mag ring and the ocular housing for it to hang over slightly so it will depend on where you have to have the diopter set.

Thanks for the suggestion. I have recently tried one of these to no avail. Works great on my 5-20, though. But I have my ocular turned nearly all the way in. Plus, the ID seems big on 3-9, but fits on 5-20.

 

[5811]

A giant cable tie works for me, they stay on quite well and the nub is a good size. They aren't perfect, but this isn't life and death, either.

Il try this one. I just assumed that because the mag ring tapers towards the front that it would slide off.

 

[Brix8984]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have recently tried one of these to no avail. Works great on my 5-20, though. But I have my ocular turned nearly all the way in. Plus, the ID seems big on 3-9, but fits on 5-20.

I think they are model specific. At least that’s what inferred from ordering them on eBay.

MK Machining SWFA Optics Throw Levers (1-6x, 3-9x, 5-20x, Fixed Power) | eBay

1-6x: Fits ONLY SWFA 1-6x. 3-9x: Fits ONLY SWFA 3-9x. 5-20x: Fits ONLY SWFA 5-20x HD. Fixed Power: Fits ONLY SWFA Fixed Power. Our levers are made from a custom nylon alloy, extruded solely for MK Machining.

www.ebay.com

Also these are kinda bulky but work good on scopes I couldn’t find a better option for.

Amazon.com

 

[Tod osier]

Il try this one. I just assumed that because the mag ring tapers towards the front that it would slide off.

I know what you are saying and had that concern. Like I said, I wouldn't trust my life to it, but I have 2 and they have both behaved.

 

[5811]

I think they are model specific. At least that’s what inferred from ordering them on eBay.

MK Machining SWFA Optics Throw Levers (1-6x, 3-9x, 5-20x, Fixed Power) | eBay

1-6x: Fits ONLY SWFA 1-6x. 3-9x: Fits ONLY SWFA 3-9x. 5-20x: Fits ONLY SWFA 5-20x HD. Fixed Power: Fits ONLY SWFA Fixed Power. Our levers are made from a custom nylon alloy, extruded solely for MK Machining.

www.ebay.com

Also these are kinda bulky but work good on scopes I couldn’t find a better option for.

Amazon.com

It looks like you are correct. When I ordered via their website, the only option I saw was "HD Series Throw Lever" but now I see there is a different choice for 3-9. Or maybe I missed it before.

 

[Speaks]

Don’t get to excited
I got a tracking number on Monday and it still says label created, package not picked up.

I ordered mine mid morning Monday and received it yesterday afternoon.

 

[Brix8984]

It looks like you are correct. When I ordered via their website, the only option I saw was "HD Series Throw Lever" but now I see there is a different choice for 3-9. Or maybe I missed it before.

There is also a carbon fiber version for $5 more that’s a little smoother than the polymer.

 

[ericmcd]

Il try this one. I just assumed that because the mag ring tapers towards the front that it would slide off.

Look at the zip tie brand "breakaway"

 

[satchamo]

For those who have run the 3x9 on UM rings on a tikka - what height did you go with?

I tried the lows on a tikka with a c6 Sendero barrel with my rs1.2 and it was too low and I found the mediums to be perfect. Curious if it’s the same with the swfa.