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!

 

[Sled]

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

Are the Mavens worth the extra money?

The reply above is correct but I'll add that the reticle of the SWFA is my preferred option when dialing. If I were in a defensive situation in somewhere like Wyoming I might prefer the maven