SWFA 1-4X24

[Gutshotem]

Anyone use this scope and can speak to its quality? Is it on par with the 3-9 and fixed powers? It'll be going on top of a .450 bushmaster.

 

[Formidilosus]

Anyone use this scope and can speak to its quality? Is it on par with the 3-9 and fixed powers? It'll be going on top of a .450 bushmaster.

They are usually ok on 223’s. They do not take recoil well.

 

[Gutshotem]

Thanks for the response. I guess I'll continue to wait for the 3-9's to come back into stock.

 

[Thisisdenny]

I thought that most of the fixed powers and at least the 3-9x of the SWFA scopes are supposed to be able to take some lumps/hard use and still hold zero and track correctly?

Is the 1-4x24 just the weak link in the line or are there other exceptions?

 

[Tmac]

I thought that most of the fixed powers and at least the 3-9x of the SWFA scopes are supposed to be able to take some lumps/hard use and still hold zero and track correctly?

Is the 1-4x24 just the weak link in the line or are there other exceptions?

What I noticed is on the SWFA web site some scopes have OK for .50 cal., some don’t. I suspect that offers some info on their ability to take a lump or two. Be curious to see if that is so, once Form weighs in.

 

[Gutshotem]

I honestly just want something that will hold zero. I don't plan on dialing with a .450 bushmaster in the eastern straight walled cartridge states where it'll be used. The 6X is a little much for me and the 3-9 has been out of stock forever. Don't really want to drop the coin on an SHV to put on a Ruger American rifle either but if anyone knows of an alternative I'm all ears.

 

[Formidilosus]

I thought that most of the fixed powers and at least the 3-9x of the SWFA scopes are supposed to be able to take some lumps/hard use and still hold zero and track correctly?

I haven’t used them all enough. The fixed 6 and 10x’s, 3-15x FFP, and HD 1-6/3-9/5-20x all work well. The discontinued 1-4x HD is solid too.

Is the 1-4x24 just the weak link in the line or are there other exceptions?

The current 1-4x is a totally different optic than the others. It’s a philippine manufactured scope.

 

[keystone112]

Maybe a Credo HX 1-6x24? Different price point I suppose.

 

[TxxAgg]

I honestly just want something that will hold zero. I don't plan on dialing with a .450 bushmaster in the eastern straight walled cartridge states where it'll be used. The 6X is a little much for me and the 3-9 has been out of stock forever. Don't really want to drop the coin on an SHV to put on a Ruger American rifle either but if anyone knows of an alternative I'm all ears.

What about Trijicon 1-4x24?

 

[keystone112]

Could be a winner. I don’t currently own one but am leaning strongly towards one for a 308 Win.

 

[TxxAgg]

I'm trying out the Trijicon. Haven't shot it yet but here's a gratuitous pic

 

[Gutshotem]

I'm not opposed to spending more on glass than the gun but I can't bring myself to spend 11-1200 for a trijicon to put on top of a $400 Ruger. Even at the 1-4 price point, i think I'd rather go with a 2.5-10 SHV. I'll prob just keep an eye on the classifieds for a 3-9 SS.

 

[BBarnett13]

I'm not opposed to spending more on glass than the gun but I can't bring myself to spend 11-1200 for a trijicon to put on top of a $400 Ruger. I'll prob just keep an eye on the classifieds for a 3-9 SS.

Primary Arms has the Credo 3-9X40 green duplex reticle on sale and if you're looking at other reticles, check out gunzonedeals.com. Gun Zone Deals isn't free shipping but no tax so it's a better deal depending what reticle you like.

 

[TxxAgg]

The Trijicon is $715 at EuroOptic, but I totally understand the sentiment.