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[sndmn11]

Sure, they definitely should be relooked at.

I sent Robby a query this morning to get approval for a home page review.

 

[feanor]

I thought I looked into chopping down and machining a new cap for the windage on a 3-9 and only could save about a 1/4”

 

[Chris_in_Idaho]

They put the 3-15 on a little bit of a diet. The manual shows 21oz. Think the gen1 was 24oz

Probably removed all the extra beef from the erector assembly that made it hold zero...

 

[Choupique]

The gigantic windage turret has always confused me. Does anybody dial wind?

 

[Shortschaf]

The gigantic windage turret has always confused me. Does anybody dial wind?

i do. But only when there is ample time and high winds (>15mph)
That said, I do not need such massive windage knobs ha

 

[Justin Crossley]

I sent Robby a query this morning to get approval for a home page review.

I'll speak for @robby denning. We definitely want to publish a review of this!

 

[sndmn11]

@Formidilosus I’ll order a 3-15 genii and ship it to you if you think it’d be useful to test a sample of the new generation.

Sure, they definitely should be relooked at.

You got it!

I'll speak for Robby. We definitely want to publish a review of this.

@Justin Crossley 10X then due to the above?

 

[Randonee]

@Justin Crossley 10X then due to the above?

I have the 3-15 coming and @Formidilosus sent me a shipping destination for once I receive it. I’ll assume this is a good plan unless you all let me know otherwise.

 

[doverpack12]

So legitimate question. Old 3-9 didn’t have parallax, that’s what has prevented me from buying to date. Why is the 3-9 so popular with fixed parallax? I’ve personally experienced parallax struggles with other scopes that were fixed parallax.

 

[Eluder]

So legitimate question. Old 3-9 didn’t have parallax, that’s what has prevented me from buying to date. Why is the 3-9 so popular with fixed parallax? I’ve personally experienced parallax struggles with other scopes that were fixed parallax.

It saves some weight not having it and I can't remember needing it ever with either of mine for what it's worth. Out to 500 yds

 

[Bama67]

I bought one.
It was between this and a Maven, and the few hundred bucks is not insignificant to me.

 

[JFK]

So legitimate question. Old 3-9 didn’t have parallax, that’s what has prevented me from buying to date. Why is the 3-9 so popular with fixed parallax? I’ve personally experienced parallax struggles with other scopes that were fixed parallax.

Parallax error isn’t going to be the thing that causes you to miss. If shooting for absolute smallest groups at distance, sure, you might want it. But for hunting at 100-600 yards it’s not an issue. Consistent cheek weld and sight picture are what allow you to shoot a scope with non adjustable parallax. Having fixed parallax is not the handicap it’s made out to be.

 

[Kurts86]

I’ve never been that interested in the 3-15 swfa, I have a 2-10 ultralight and the glass quality leaves enough to be desired on the top end that I don’t really want more magnification. In my experience below 10x glass quality matters a lot less than above. Also as mentioned the cost is too close to buying another RS 1.2 or a demo SHV.

The fixed 6x scope is intriguing because it doesn’t have an equivalent on the market and the cost half as much as a 3-15. I’ll order a 6x as soon as they are available. I think I’m currently approaching 20 months on a 3-9hd back order.

 

[sndmn11]

I have the 3-15 coming and @Formidilosus sent me a shipping destination for once I receive it. I’ll assume this is a good plan unless you all let me know otherwise.

I bought the 10X last night since I have a 3-9x back order still. Hopefully they fulfill that and then potentially 3 gen2 models can be tested pretty quick.

 

[Weldor]

Same here did the 3x15 and a 10x price was right. I guess we'll see.