SWFA, what’s the deal?

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Yeah, but I'm trying to turn my "worry" (I'm not losing sleep - just spare time on my hands) into lemonade, as now I'm convince the 6X is NOT on backorder and they are both coming soon! Now I *must* proceed with my RSS Build.
Well you should proceed ether way.
I mean its only money. And them scopes don't make good aiming devices it you ain't got nothing to attach them to.
 
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Maybe we need to talk to SWFA in to just offering the RS in a package.
T3x choice of caliber, cut and threaded, sport matched, 6x or 3-9
All mounted up straight your ffl
 
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Yeah, but I'm trying to turn my "worry" (I'm not losing sleep - just spare time on my hands) into lemonade, as now I'm convince the 6X is NOT on backorder and they are both coming soon! Now I *must* proceed with my RSS Build.
You can always use a 10x as a placeholder....
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Just saying....
 

thinhorn_AK

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Their system rejected my first card when I placed my back order some time ago but accepted another. No phone call or email for me. My account order status indicates processing. Under the view order tab it indicates shipped with a tracking #. Then the fun police just asked what the Hell this SWFA charge is on the card as she gets text alerts. Haha.

Their system is weird. Probably slammed too. Nice folks. Dealt with them for years.
My card wasn’t working, when I called to place my order she said something about updating stuff so I wouldn’t get rejected online again, I guess she could see the card declines.
 

id_jon

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Card charged for a 3-9 I ordered yesterday, backorder from 11/15 has not hit yet.

Edit: Just got a call from them responding to a voicemail I left, card was being declined for unknown reason on the backorder, all squared away now.
 
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gbflyer

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Card charged for a 3-9 I ordered yesterday, backorder from 11/15 has not hit yet.

Edit: Just got a call from them responding to a voicemail I left, card was being declined for unknown reason on the backorder, all squared away now.

Probably friggin “anti” credit card companies have certain business types in the crosshairs.

Might as well add a good conspiracy theory to this thread.
 

dingle

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If this is of use to anyone, the customer service guy on the phone says the OEM for the variable magnification scopes is the same as it's always been - an outfit in Japan.

I probed no further.
 

slowelk

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I have absolutely no need for one of these but you guys have me wanting to buy one. I have been more than satisfied with my 3–15s but I may have to give them a call tomorrow. 😬 I saw mention of the new turret numbering, what’s changed there?

Don't worry, there will be plenty of them in the classifieds in the summer once the hype has worn off and folks are underwhelmed by the overall package.

The turret numbering font changed, that's all.
 
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Don't worry, there will be plenty of them in the classifieds in the summer once the hype has worn off and folks are underwhelmed by the overall package.

The turret numbering font changed, that's all.

This is probably true although for $430 or even $630 out the door I don't think you can get anything close. One thing that doesn't always get mentioned is how good the glass on these is at low light and how ridiculously over-scoped (in terms of magnification especially) many of us get sucked into being.
 
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What are the thoughts on the 3-9 SWFA vs NF 3-10 SHV? Note - I already have the latter (brand new) and just got Aadland covers for it yesterday, so it's highly unlikely that I change my setup/mind. Looking only for answers to validate me. :whistle:

Main thing that kills the 3-10 SHV to me is capped elevation turret and only in MOA. If they had exposed turrets in MIL i'd be inclined to try one over SWFA.
 

NE Herd Bull

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Ok Ok Ok you sucked me in too.
I put a 3-15x42 on backorder.
Guess that I will see what all the hype is about. Hahaha

I also had trouble with ccard processing my online order.
Called Allison and she was extremely helpful.
Excellent customer service

Does this mean that I have to also go buy a Tikka now?
 

CorbLand

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Ok Ok Ok you sucked me in too.
I put a 3-15x42 on backorder.
Guess that I will see what all the hype is about. Hahaha

I also had trouble with ccard processing my online order.
Called Allison and she was extremely helpful.
Excellent customer service

Does this mean that I have to also go buy a Tikka now?
Only if you want to be a part of the cool kids club. Space is limited so you better hurry.
 
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