SWFA Black Friday

[kaikens]

I would have saved so much money in the long run if I had just listened to guys here first.

Thank you! I appreciate it. Trying to soak in as much knowledge as possible from here.

 

[grfox92]

Too late! I already ordered the 10x. Guess I’ll find out! I don’t think a fixed 10 would have been detrimental for any of the 5 animals I shot this season. I’ll have to see where I’m at after next season!

For a dedicated western hunting scope it's not too much, I promise you. Ive killed an Antelope at 200, a cow elk at 286, and a mule deer at 648 so far. All animals have been found in the scope immediately when trying. I have yet to get a shot at an animal under 200 yards in Wyoming in 5 years of hunting. Most shot opportunities for me are between 200 and 500.

I know there are pictures somehwere on this forum where @Formidilosus posted the view between 6x and 10x on some goats at 100 yards.

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[grfox92]

Found it. Post number 40.

It wasn't 100 yards its 40.

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/10x-swfa-for-hunting.328927/page-2

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[Hydra6]

From SWFA, in my email this morning

 

[Mike Islander]

What is everyone’s experience with the fixed 10x, as a primary western hunting scope? With the sale this weekend, I’m very tempted to pick one up, as I am fed up with my current Vortex, and I love the idea of a fixed power (and the price!!). Will it make it difficult to spot impacts, track game, quick target acquisition, etc.? I can conjecture all kinds of things, and try random simulations with my current scope set on 10 power, but none of that really is the same as true life experience. I know the 6X gets recommended an awful lot, but I’m tired of waiting on them to ever come back in stock…

Facing into a low sun it's damned full of bled light, making it very hard to see both target and reticle. Despite that, I've taken 4 deer over the last few years with it.

I prefer my 6X versions and also like the 3x9. But it's still a very capable scope.

 

[benconfused]

Where is everyone getting 3-9 throw levers? Looks like SWFA is sold out of them.

 

[goalie]

Where is everyone getting 3-9 throw levers? Looks like SWFA is sold out of them.

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MKM

 

[Q_Sertorius]

From SWFA, in my email this morning

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If I make it through the weekend without buying another one of these, it will be a testament to my self control.

 

[goalie]

If I make it through the weekend without buying another one of these, it will be a testament to my self control.

I didn't "need" the one I bought, but the idea of a "RS 95" complete with SWFA 3-9x HD and Scope Bumpers was just too strong to resist.

I'm weak.

 

[TechsanHunter]

Does anyone regret losing an illuminated reticle for hunting?

 

[5MilesBack]

Does anyone regret losing an illuminated reticle for hunting?

I have a couple scopes with illuminated reticles and I have never actually turned them on.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Welp, I ordered the 3-9. My first SWFA, and also first FFP and Mil scope. I’ve always been a MOA guy. Am I gonna be converting everything to Mil now? lol

I ordered one as well, I’m finally starting to get the concept of how useful Milquad scopes are in terms of using it as a rudimentary ranging device, and for quickly holding for wind when dialing… I don’t think I’ll convert everything over but I might….

 

[grfox92]

Does anyone regret losing an illuminated reticle for hunting?

I don't even know when you would use an illuminated reticle for hunting.

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[Steve300xcw]

Does anyone regret losing an illuminated reticle for hunting?

Have never needed it

 

[goalie]

I have a couple scopes with illuminated reticles and I have never actually turned them on.

A little.

But I'd rather lose illumination than lose zero.....

 

[43.6N]

Where is everyone getting 3-9 throw levers? Looks like SWFA is sold out of them.

Don’t sweat the throw lever.
It’s one of those things we think we need, but on the 3-9 we really don’t.

Either get a rubber ranger band and put it over the mag wheel to increase the diameter and your grip.

Or just leave it on 6x or 8x and practice just not fiddling with it.

 

[Tod osier]

Don’t sweat the throw lever.
It’s one of those things we think we need, but on the 3-9 we really don’t.

Either get a rubber ranger band and put it over the mag wheel to increase the diameter and your grip.

Or just leave it on 6x or 8x and practice just not fiddling with it.

I put a giant/large sized cable tie on mine as a test and it has worked well, it gives just enough of a bump and has stayed on well. Been on for years and a ton of use.

 

[grfox92]

I put a giant/large sized cable tie on mine as a test and it has worked well, it gives just enough of a bump and has stayed on well. Been on for years and a ton of use.

Like an actual zip tie? Im going to try this now.

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[Marbles]

Does anyone regret losing an illuminated reticle for hunting?

I have not made a shot with an illuminated reticle. However having it was very comforting when I had 3 deer on the ground at dark and had a brown bear pass within 45 yards of me. I was 1/8-1/4 mile from the deer getting water.

There are no shooting hours in AK, but the problem becomes identifying the animal pretty quickly after illumination becomes needed to see the reticle in my opinion. I do want to get out and shoot hares under a full moon though.