SWFA 6X vs 10X vs 3-15

[Choupique]

whats the farthest shot you think you might take?

Far as I can feel like I can hit them, which could be 7 or 800 yards if I felt like I could do it. I'm self-limited to 250 yards though.

The rifle is my only .223 with a scope, so it's getting the 10x SWFA because I have it, and that's what I want to practice with. I just deer hunt with it because it's my only rifle with a can, and it's fun. I'm not actually concerned about it, if I lose a deer because of it it won't be any big deal. I know a fixed 10x isn't ideal for what I'm doing, but its on the rifle I want to use.

 

[43.6N]

Far as I can feel like I can hit them, which could be 7 or 800 yards if I felt like I could do it. I'm self-limited to 250 yards though.

The rifle is my only .223 with a scope, so it's getting the 10x SWFA because I have it, and that's what I want to practice with. I just deer hunt with it because it's my only rifle with a can, and it's fun. I'm not actually concerned about it, if I lose a deer because of it it won't be any big deal. I know a fixed 10x isn't ideal for what I'm doing, but its on the rifle I want to use.

I agree with your line of thinking.

Availability matters.
10x gets it done.
6x would be better. No doubt. But sold out.
3-9x is definitely a better scope than the 10x. Also sold out.

But until the next shipment from Japan comes in, the 10x isn’t bad enough to recommend something else. Especially if someone already had it on hand. And especially at its price, weight, and durability.

 

[Choupique]

I definitely would prefer and will eventually get a gen 2 3-15, I like my gen 1 3-15 a ton but it's on my other rifle and not coming off. Unfortunately I have too many hobbies and rifle scopes are playing 2nd fiddle to pimping my boat out.

I see how the 10x would be incredible on a rimfire. I had it on my .22 for a few days. It looks silly but parallax down to 10m makes the magnification nice to have when you're trying to shoot a one hole group. Likewise, I think the 10x would be spectacular on a rifle that doesn't see its primary use case as 50 yards and in.

 

[43.6N]

I definitely would prefer and will eventually get a gen 2 3-15, I like my gen 1 3-15 a ton but it's on my other rifle and not coming off. Unfortunately I have too many hobbies and rifle scopes are playing 2nd fiddle to pimping my boat out.

I see how the 10x would be incredible on a rimfire. I had it on my .22 for a few days. It looks silly but parallax down to 10m makes the magnification nice to have when you're trying to shoot a one hole group. Likewise, I think the 10x would be spectacular on a rifle that doesn't see its primary use case as 50 yards and in.

100%
The close focus is awesome for 22 and for indoor dry fire practice.
Plus when you consider that NRL22 puts a $1650 cap on the msrp of the rifle and scope combo to be able to compete in the Base div, the $350 10x really seems compelling

 

[Kaleb]

Please understand I didn’t read everything. The 10x would be fine I was talking about which one I like better for me here. Now.

 

[Pistolpete28]

I do know of a guy who likes elevated see through rings so he can use irons or his scope. Not sure how reliable that setup is. I also feel the light a red dot throws off would impact low light shooting compared to a traditional scope on low power.

As a kid my dad and uncles hunted with pump and semi auto action Remington rifles with high rings to be able to shoot using irons or a 3-9x scope. They were primarily still hunting in close quarters and loved the ability to use irons at close range.

 

[180ls1]

As a kid my dad and uncles hunted with pump and semi auto action Remington rifles with high rings to be able to shoot using irons or a 3-9x scope. They were primarily still hunting in close quarters and loved the ability to use irons at close range.

It's an intriguing setup, this guy uses a BAR. Similar ideology. He had no problem killing stuff.