SWFA 3-15x42mm Gen 2 Field Eval Q&A

[amassi]

For those who have experience with both, for Western hunting, do you prefer the SWFA 6x or the 3-15?

If I had to choose only one- the 3-15, even though mine live on 6-7 power there are times I enjoy some extra mag and the weight penalty is minuscule. If the fixed 6 was ~ 16 ounces then it’d be a no brainer to run the 6. Really no wrong answer especially with the upgrades to turrets and zero stops


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[SC_Scout]

They updated the Bf sale page
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Where do you find their ad? I am not seeing it in their site, or doing a basic search. Thanks

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Where do you find their ad? I am not seeing it in their site, or doing a basic search. Thanks

It appears to be down right now.

 

[SC_Scout]

It appears to be down right now.

Thanks. It’s funny, because I emailed them on Monday about pricing for this scope. They told me that nobody would know what would be on sale until next week

 

[Clark33]

Seriously considering offloading my NXS 2.5-10 for one of these. Trying to figure out if I’d be giving anything up besides the NF name and a few ounces.

 

[CoHunter1991]

Does anyone have a comparison between this scope and the Maven RS1.2? Or RS1?

Are the Mavens worth the extra money?

 

[Schmo]

Does anyone have a comparison between this scope and the Maven RS1.2? Or RS1?

Are the Mavens worth the extra money?

The RS1 failed the drop eval, so I wouldn’t even consider that one.

The RS1.2 is solid, as well as the SWFA 3-15. It really boils down to features. The Maven has illumination, and the SWFA doesn’t. That really wouldn’t be a deciding factor. I’ve owned both scopes. The Maven has a little better reticle for hunting, but not by a huge margin. If I were buying one of these options today, it’d probably be the SWFA. To me, the Maven isn’t worth near an extra $650 if you’re comparing new prices.

Edit: Oh, and the SWFA is lighter. And that equals less top heavy in a hunting rifle. Always a good thing

 

[CoHunter1991]

Awesome thank you for that breakdown!