SWFA FFP vs SFP

[lyle_destroys]

I'm looking at buying a 3-15 and keep finding them in SFP for great deals. I'm only going to dial this and not use the reticle for holdover. Can anyone tell me or post a picture of the SFP reticle so I can see how usable it actually is? I've heard the center dot is small and easy to lose. All the pics I've seen of the FFP quad it looks pretty usable and easy to find center at low power.

 

[sneaky]

Sounds like you may have them reversed. The FFP reticle is going to be smaller on low magnification. SFP reticle is the same size at every power

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[lyle_destroys]

Sounds like you may have them reversed. The FFP reticle is going to be smaller on low magnification. SFP reticle is the same size at every power

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I believe they are different reticles though, for example the SFP center dot is .25 moa at 15x and the FFP center is .75 across the mag range, not factual information just am example. Looking at the quad reticle. Just trying to find someone who had some 1st hand experience with both.

 

[Samson7x]

I bought the SFP and actually sold it because the center dot was so small. I'm fairly young with 20/20 corrected vision and couldn't use it.

 

[lyle_destroys]

I bought the SFP and actually sold it because the center dot was so small. I'm fairly young with 20/20 corrected vision and couldn't use it.

This is what I was looking for. Think I'll just spend the 100 bucks and get ffp.

 

[ChrisAU]

This is what I was looking for. Think I'll just spend the 100 bucks and get ffp.

The FFP version also has a tiny reticle, the reticle on the thin lines on the MIL version of the 3-15 (0.035 MRAD, covers 0.126" at 100 yards) is half as thick as the 3-9 (0.07 MRAD, covers 0.252" at 100 yards). The MOA FFP scope thin line thickness is 0.20 MOA, which covers 0.209" at 100 yards, so it is between them but still thin.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Who makes the SWFA SS scopes? Do you have contact info for them manufacturers?

 

[ChrisAU]

Who makes the SWFA SS scopes? Do you have contact info for them manufacturers?

I believe LOW makes the HD line while Kenko makes the others. But I could easily be wrong.

 

[lyle_destroys]

The FFP version also has a tiny reticle, the reticle on the thin lines on the MIL version of the 3-15 (0.035 MRAD, covers 0.126" at 100 yards) is half as thick as the 3-9 (0.07 MRAD, covers 0.252" at 100 yards). The MOA FFP scope thin line thickness is 0.20 MOA, which covers 0.209" at 100 yards, so it is between them but still thin.

I ended up ordering a FFP scope from samplelist. 1/8th" at 100 yards is pretty damn small. The thing I like about the FFP reticle over the SFP is that the lines run the entire way across (at least from what I can tell), compared to just the single dot in the SFP scopes I've looked at for sale.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I believe LOW makes the HD line while Kenko makes the others. But I could easily be wrong.

Thanks.
Do you have any idea how to contact them?

 

[ChrisAU]

Thanks.
Do you have any idea how to contact them?

I do not. I'd start with a good Japanese translator on hand lol.

 

[16Bore]

Manufacturer is probably known for building tanks as well. When hunting season is over you can use them as a hammer for projects around the house.

Keep momma happy and all...

 

[N2TRKYS]

I do not. I'd start with a good Japanese translator on hand lol.

If that’s all it takes to get a reticle swapped out, then I’m in.

Thanks

 

[ChrisAU]

If that’s all it takes to get a reticle swapped out, then I’m in.

Thanks

Yeah that’s about as possible as getting a Leupold reticle swap right now, unfortunately.

 

[lyle_destroys]

Yeah that’s about as possible as getting a Leupold reticle swap right now, unfortunately.

I was bummed to hear they stopped the S1 dial. Tried to order one a few weeks ago and they said all they do anymore is the cds system.

 

[16Bore]

As soon as SWFA knocks an inch off the windage turret they’ll be perfect.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Yeah that’s about as possible as getting a Leupold reticle swap right now, unfortunately.

I wish they offered a clean, wide duplex like Leupold use to. Also wish Leupold would bring that great reticle back.

 

[lyle_destroys]

I wish they offered a clean, wide duplex like Leupold use to. Also wish Leupold would bring that great reticle back.

The more long range shooting I do, the more I want a clean reticle and reliable turrets. How hard is that?