SWFA 6x failure

[KJ_ND]

I went out to try a new buffer weight in my ar15 and after 15 rounds the reticle in my SWFA 6x canted about 30-45° right. Scope is still level within the mount. This scope has been dropped once on concrete unmounted but zero'd on two different rifles after and about 250 rds. I have about 200 rds on this set up in a badger condition one mount.
Has anybody experienced this before and what are the odds SWFA will be able to warrantied it with another 6x.

I am a bit disappointed because this was my deer rifle set up for this year.

I have 3 10xs that have held up. One that has a lot of miles on the back of a truck and on four wheeler.

 

[KJ_ND]

Edit: I am going to remount in another mount and confirm this isn't a mount issue.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Dropping on concrete will tend to do that to a scope.

 

[Antares]

Your reticle came loose. Talk to SWFA.

 

[9.3koolaid]

I had the exact same thing happen, also on an AR. No drops prior. Sent it in to SWFA about a year ago, waiting for my warranty replacement lol

 

[KJ_ND]

Dropping on concrete will tend to do that to a scope.

Yeah, I was expecting it to be damage directly after that but it has been zero'd and used on two rifles since. Likely could have damaged it and finally gave out now.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I had the exact same thing happen, also on an AR. No drops prior. Sent it in to SWFA about a year ago, waiting for my warranty replacement lol
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That would sure speed up the transition between your scope and your offset BUIS.

 

[9.3koolaid]

That would sure speed up the transition between your scope and your offset BUIS.

They did match up pretty well haha

 

[KJ_ND]

I had the exact same thing happen, also on an AR. No drops prior. Sent it in to SWFA about a year ago, waiting for my warranty replacement lol
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Not giving me hope about getting one before November lol.

 

[KJ_ND]

Cant confirmed in ADM mount. Will be contacting SWFA.

 

[matthewmt]

Bummer, I'm running one of these on a 308, no issues so far but no drops either. I still have another 6x and 3-9 on backorder. Wish these things were readily available

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[Dave0317]

Let us know what the SWFA response is. The lengthy back orders and lack of replacement stock if something goes wrong is often quoted as a reason not to go with their products. A great warranty doesn’t mean much if they can’t replace it for many months on end.

 

[TaperPin]

I had a lens give out like that on a Leupold - the gun actually shot noticeably better after being fixed so the lens had been slightly loose for a long time.

 

[peaches]

I wish they would get their house in order. I greatly prefer the 6x over the 10x.

A 6x with illumination and capped windage would be awesome. Same for the 3-9.

 

[Kyguy]

If it gets replaced before the 2025 deer season, you better go buy a lottery ticket as well. The odds are about the same from what I've read. Good luck.

 

[rharbaugh]

Cant confirmed in ADM mount. Will be contacting SWFA.

I dropped and broke my 6x last Nov. SWFA gave me a store credit for the MSRP of the scope and told me so could spend on anything I want off their website. Not exactly the warranty I want. Let me know if you have better luck!


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[ElPollo]

That’s a bummer. The 6x is my favorite scope. It’s a tough optic, but a hard shot on concrete can break just about anything. Who knows where SWFA is on being able to replace it. I tend to email them every few months about the availability of the 6x and 3-9 and have never heard anything but apologies that they cannot tell me anything. I’m concerned that I may have to write off my favorite budget scope manufacturer soon. It’s hard to see these guys staying in business unless things change soon.

 

[lelliott8]

Does it still track? Huge bummer and not a tremendous amount of hope for the replacement.

 

[JGRaider]

That’s a bummer. The 6x is my favorite scope. It’s a tough optic, but a hard shot on concrete can break just about anything. Who knows where SWFA is on being able to replace it. I tend to email them every few months about the availability of the 6x and 3-9 and have never heard anything but apologies that they cannot tell me anything. I’m concerned that I may have to write off my favorite budget scope manufacturer soon. It’s hard to see these guys staying in business unless things change soon.

For all practical purposes they aren't in business now, IMO.

 

[KJ_ND]

Does it still track? Huge bummer and not a tremendous amount of hope for the replacement.

Never checked tracking.