SWFA website updated; More to come in 2024

[qotsa23]

I don't get it... You are all really bitching that they added features to the 10X (fantastic scope all around, hunting included) that they were lacking before and didn't change the price much at all? I will order 1-2 of them and then patiently wait for the 6X or 3-9X. Sucks to wait so long, sucks they aren't reaching out or providing information, but believe it or not this is progress. I can almost guarantee 90% of the people complaining about it will order them when they are released regardless.

I'll reserve judgement till I have one in hand, but I fear they are going in the wrong direction with some of these choices. How many really want taller turrets for example? Or their planned tree reticles?

 

[qotsa23]

Of course- their lack of response and information is comically stupid. However, it doesn’t help to add misinformation into the issue.

I am less upset at SWFA for their lack of openness than I am that there is no other company willing to fill the void. The other companies just think that people that want SWFA type scopes- reliable, durable, simple, and designed correctly, and affordable- are stupid or ignorant. They don’t care to service that market, or they are so ignorant they believe the market doesn’t exist. They would all rather chase each wizzing in the PRS pool.


Yes, it is ridiculous that SWFA isn’t being more open- it’s also the markets only option.

I think the market could really use a slimmed down, but still durable 6x scope. Shorter elevation turret, capped windage, simple mil-based reticle, etc.

 

[ElPollo]

I think the market could really use a slimmed down, but still durable 6x scope. Shorter elevation turret, capped windage, simple mil-based reticle, etc.

I don’t disagree with the sentiment, but I recognize that the market for an updated fixed 6 that is durable and allows for reliable dialing is narrow. You are also unlikely to see such a scope bringing high purchase costs. That means little funding for investment and design. We’ve seen what sort of updating SWFA is focused on and what we can expect for future models. It is simple cosmetic stuff. No changes in tube or erector design or changes in glass. While I’d love to see more, I would not want to see the durability affected. I also like the SWFA 6x enough as is to buy their new model when it comes out.

 

[KenLee]

"I recognize that the market for an updated fixed 6 that is durable and allows for reliable dialing is narrow."
Very narrow in the Southeast. I'd love to see a 6x50 Klassic or Trijicon come out however.

 

[Axlrod]

Im wondering if they will ever have hd models again................

Go on their website, hit the "contact" button and ask them.

 

[ljalberta]

Im wondering if they will ever have hd models again................

Yes. HD line is coming. No ETA.

 

[BBob]

Yes. HD line is coming. No ETA.

Which traditionally came from a different factory (not LOW).

 

[Seak_angler]

For what it’s worth, I’m sure people have already notified everyone on this thread, I sent an email and asked if the 6x was ever going to be in stock again, I got an email back saying they will be in stock again just no ETA on the shipment. Lmao

 

[Bama67]

When you ask them if they have any idea of when the 3-9 will be available, hopefully you get a better response than what I got a few months ago which was.

"No, I don't know."

Not a, "sorry" "unfortunately" or "thanks for your interest as an existing SWFA customer"

It's like SWFA is trying not to sell scopes.

Imagine if they paid some kid that liked shooting to be their social media wing, and he/she could come on forums and answer questions and generally spread good will to the customer base. It would probably go a long way.

 

[BRTreedogs]

When you ask them if they have any idea of when the 3-9 will be available, hopefully you get a better response than what I got a few months ago which was.

"No, I don't know."

Not a, "sorry" "unfortunately" or "thanks for your interest as an existing SWFA customer"

It's like SWFA is trying not to sell scopes.

Imagine if they paid some kid that liked shooting to be their social media wing, and he/she could come on forums and answer questions and generally spread good will to the customer base. It would probably go a long way.

Why do they need to pay someone.
They should have plenty of time to do it themselves.

Since they only have a few scopes to sell occasionally they should have plenty of time.
There shipping scopes out like what 3 days twice a year?

 

[Birch1996]

Did people that so called back ordered on the old swfa website have to pay to get on it?

 

[BRTreedogs]

Did people that so called back ordered on the old swfa website have to pay to get on it?

It had to show an option to back order.
Then they charged your card, then refunded it and u got it back a few days later.