SWFA Black Friday

[43.6N]

If this is true, what is the use case for the 3-15x?

Important distinction to be aware of:
The reticle lines on the 3-9 are measurably thicker and more bold than the 3-15.
The reticle line weight/thickness for the 3-9 is exactly the same as the 6x.

 

[WyldGoose]

3-9 on my two daily drivers…best scope I’ve ever used. Probably won’t switch until the S2H scope is born.

 

[hunterguy122]

3-9x without hesitation.

Thank you

 

[sbutton88]

I am thinking about picking up my first SWFA. For a lightweight 20" 6.5 CM deer gun. If I go 3x9, I see it comes with a free Kenton custom turret. Does anyone have any experience with those?

 

[kaikens]

I wondered about the Kenton turrets, too. And also, what is the Rokscope? I haven't heard of it. Is it what is discussed in this post? https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/would-you-buy-this-scope.373983/ I haven't dug through the whole thing. Is there a price point?

 

[Ajsomp]

I wondered about the Kenton turrets, too. And also, what is the Rokscope? I haven't heard of it. Is it what is discussed in this post? https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/would-you-buy-this-scope.373983/ I haven't dug through the whole thing. Is there a price point?

Rokscope is what the S2H crew in working on. And that’s the scope in the thread.

The Kenton turrets are if you really feel like you need BDC, not useful otherwise

 

[5MilesBack]

it’s just that the 3-9x has no equal on the market at any price.

Great.....so I should have just bought the 3-9x for $499 instead of that Minox for $2k? Now you tell me.

 

[luke moffat]

No formal eval on the 3-9x as it is one of the most proven scopes made so I haven’t spent the time on it.

The thick outer posts are the same, the inner reticle is slightly (.01 mil) thicker.

A long long time ago, in a land pre covid, Form talked me into a 3-9 SWFA. I've had several since then and still have one now, though its currently not on a rifle. For the weight its still the best bang for the buck especially so at $499 on sale.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Out of what is available on this sale, if you were going to try a SWFA for the first time, 10x. 3-9, or 3-15? All around general purpose shooting and hunting. Thanks

Is the fixed 6x42 MIL available in the sale?

Even if it’s not on sale, that’s probably the best all around western hunting and shooting optic available currently. From reliability, reticle design, and having users not dick around with “zoom” and add more issues to the shot process, it can’t be beat.

The 3-9 would be the next best choice, particularly if you regularly shoot and hunt past 500-600ish yards.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Is the fixed 6x42 MIL available in the sale?

Even if it’s not on sale, that’s probably the best all around western hunting and shooting optic available currently. From reliability, reticle design, and having users not dick around with “zoom” and add more issues to the shot process, it can’t be beat.

The 3-9 would be the next best choice, particularly if you regularly shoot and hunt past 500-600ish yards.

No, the 6x42 MQ is still out of stock (has been since the end of June).

 

[Ajsomp]

No, the 6x42 MQ is still out of stock (has been since the end of June).

They were in stock in August for a little bit but doesn’t look like they will be in stock for Black Friday. Steel contrast to a few years ago when they practically couldn’t give them away on BF.

Is the fixed 6x42 MIL available in the sale?

Even if it’s not on sale, that’s probably the best all around western hunting and shooting optic available currently. From reliability, reticle design, and having users not dick around with “zoom” and add more issues to the shot process, it can’t be beat.

The 3-9 would be the next best choice, particularly if you regularly shoot and hunt past 500-600ish yards.

they are pretty great. Really enjoying the gen 2s

 

[N2TRKYS]

I didn’t get or see the notification for a Black Friday sale. Can someone point me to the link with the prices?

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Ajsomp]

I didn’t get or see the notification for a Black Friday sale. Can someone point me to the link with the prices?

Thanks for the heads up.

SWFA Black Friday 2025

SWFA

swfa.com

 

[Dark timber]

Those of you hunting with the 3-9, how far of shot are you taking? I dont usually use less than 15x for longer range work.

 

[43.6N]

Those of you hunting with the 3-9, how far of shot are you taking? I dont usually use less than 15x for longer range work.

Bit of a rabbit hole.
But people generally favor the increased field of view of a lower mag. Allows for more awareness during one of the most dynamic moments of hunting. So the general rule is shoot the lowest mag that lets you make an accurate shot.

 

[43.6N]

Those of you hunting with the 3-9, how far of shot are you taking? I dont usually use less than 15x for longer range work.

I shot my mule deer this year at 420yds. 8 power. Watched the bullet drop into the crease, and was ready for a follow up shot as he did his death dive into some buck brush.

 

[hunterguy122]

Is the fixed 6x42 MIL available in the sale?

Even if it’s not on sale, that’s probably the best all around western hunting and shooting optic available currently. From reliability, reticle design, and having users not dick around with “zoom” and add more issues to the shot process, it can’t be beat.

The 3-9 would be the next best choice, particularly if you regularly shoot and hunt past 500-600ish yards.

I did not see the 6x42 on the link, or in stock. I wish it was!

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Those of you hunting with the 3-9, how far of shot are you taking? I dont usually use less than 15x for longer range work.

I like higher magnification if shooting paper for groups otherwise when hunting I am usually 6-10x on my scopes to retain field.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Those of you hunting with the 3-9, how far of shot are you taking? I dont usually use less than 15x for longer range work.

It can depend on the animal, background, etc.

An elk in a farm field? I’ve killed them past 1,200 yards with the 3-9.

A coues deer moving in and out of ocotillos, cats claw, and mesquites? I’ve killed as far as 700ish yards with the 3-9 and over 500 with the fixed 6.

Cranking your zoom to 15X nearly always causes issues including… Not being able to get the animal in your scope quickly, taking the unnecessary time to zoom in and out, quickly losing FOV for identifying terrain features and spotting shots, losing FOV if the animal moves after the shot, losing the animal and not being able to call “last known terrain feature” and surrounding terrain features for where the animal was last seen or dropped etc, the list goes on.

 

[Wrench]

I found the 3-9 to be better optically than the 15x non hd swfa.