SWFA Gen 2 Fixed 6 - when??

[oreortyx]

I give SWFA the benefit of the doubt. Must be really challenging to compete in that market and manage financial risk. They make great scopes, so patience will pay off.

 

[Alex Genereux]

There are 30 back in stock

 

[Speaks]

There are 30 back in stock

How was that true 4 min ago and they are gone now

 

[Alex Genereux]

How was that true 4 min ago and they are gone now

Whoops it was the 16x sorry

 

[Kyguy]

Whoops it was the 16x sorry

Well I mean it's kind of the same thing as a 6x... Just plus 10. Lol

 

[Aaron-in-CO]

Well I mean it's kind of the same thing as a 6x... Just plus 10. Lol

Just gotta look through it with your binoculars backwards…

SWFA, you can thank me later for selling out all of your 16x scopes.

 

[Speaks]

Hey quick but real question.

The new 6x is both longer and heavier than the 3-9. Is the only advantage the cost savings?

I am waiting on the UM scope for my PRC but have one other rifle needing glass and was planning on the gen 2 6 but if the only advantage is $250 I will just order a 3-9.

 

[Ferrulewax]

Hey quick but real question.

The new 6x is both longer and heavier than the 3-9. Is the only advantage the cost savings?

I am waiting on the UM scope for my PRC but have one other rifle needing glass and was planning on the gen 2 6 but if the only advantage is $250 I will just order a 3-9.

Adjustable parallax, and now capped turrets (that are huge)

 

[rabbithuntr]

Hey quick but real question.

The new 6x is both longer and heavier than the 3-9. Is the only advantage the cost savings?

I am waiting on the UM scope for my PRC but have one other rifle needing glass and was planning on the gen 2 6 but if the only advantage is $250 I will just order a 3-9.

I have had a 6x for a few years and just got a 3-9 a few months ago but so far I like the 3-9 a little better, better glass, slipping turrets, and the extra power are nice. I also think the build quality and longevity is a little better as well.

 

[Kyguy]

Hey quick but real question.

The new 6x is both longer and heavier than the 3-9. Is the only advantage the cost savings?

I am waiting on the UM scope for my PRC but have one other rifle needing glass and was planning on the gen 2 6 but if the only advantage is $250 I will just order a 3-9.

Since they're already sold out of the 6x with no known ETA, if you need a scope now then the 3-9 is your choice.

 

[peaches]

Hey quick but real question.

The new 6x is both longer and heavier than the 3-9. Is the only advantage the cost savings?

I am waiting on the UM scope for my PRC but have one other rifle needing glass and was planning on the gen 2 6 but if the only advantage is $250 I will just order a 3-9.

3-9 is a much nicer scope although it generally in is unusable below 5x for hunting
due to the reticle. Better glass, lighter, and smaller knobs.

 

[Weldor]

It will be nice to see the Gen II 3x9.

 

[peaches]

I’ve killed 4 coues deer now, a Great Dane sized animal that blends into terrain better than any animal you’ve seen, at nearly dark, with SWFA fixed 6 scopes.

Two at around 200 yards and two past 500 yards, steep elevated seated shots. An illuminated reticle would have done nothing but made the shot process and sight picture worse.

I’ve also killed countless whitetails in the heavy timber and dark swamps of Minnesota using these scopes.

I understand there are niche situations where an illuminated reticle may help, but for big game hunting and actually killing animals, an illuminated reticle almost always stuffs up the process and hinders instead of helping.

Glad. You like the 6x, I do too but the reticle is poor for dark timber and woods. Illumination would be a big improvement....I'm not talking glowing so you can't see in dim light illumination. Just enough to be visible like a Accupoint.

You also may be very young. Things change as your eyes age.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Hey quick but real question.

The new 6x is both longer and heavier than the 3-9. Is the only advantage the cost savings?

I am waiting on the UM scope for my PRC but have one other rifle needing glass and was planning on the gen 2 6 but if the only advantage is $250 I will just order a 3-9.

The 6x are affordable to outfit multiple rifles, adjustable parallax, keeps the kids from trying to zoom to max.

I would prefer the 3-9 if I could only have 1 though.

It will be nice to see the Gen II 3x9.

I don’t think there has been any indication there will be a Gen 2 3-9 yet, has there? I don’t recall seeing that. Just focus of restocking them in general.

 

[Weldor]

No I have not heard anything on Gen II, Just that it would be nice to see it made.

 

[atmat]

I don’t think there has been any indication there will be a Gen 2 3-9 yet, has there? I don’t recall seeing that. Just focus of restocking them in general.

Everything else has a Gen2 made now, so I think most of assume a Gen2 3-9 is in the works.

But to your point, nothing confirmed that I’m aware of.

 

[Kyguy]

3-9 is a much nicer scope although it generally in is unusable below 5x for hunting
due to the reticle. Better glass, lighter, and smaller knobs.

If you're referring to being able to use the subtensions, I agree. For point and shoot though, the reticle is no more and no less usable than any typical duplex type reticle.

 

[peaches]

If you're referring to being able to use the subtensions, I agree. For point and shoot though, the reticle is no more and no less usable than any typical duplex type reticle.

Both. The reticle is just too fine for me especially in timber/woods under 5x. You can point/shoot centering the heavier part of the duplex but it's tough to see the center.

Again, we all hunt in different areas so need to consider this. Wide open plains vs heavy woods on a cloudy day can greatly change what will work for you. 100 yds for an Eastern deer hunter may be a long shot where 300 yds on the plains can be a layup.

 

[Weldor]

Agreed, don't forget having the reticle washed out by bright sunlight..

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Everything else has a Gen2 made now, so I think most of assume a Gen2 3-9 is in the works.

But to your point, nothing confirmed that I’m aware of.

It’s a different manufacturer and they also restocked the Gen 1 (vs bringing a Gen 2 to market after the long wait). I’d be nice if they did but I wouldn’t assume anything unless they confirm it’s gonna happen.