SWFA, what’s the deal?

[TK161BOONER]

I ordered a 3-9 Friday afternoon, but haven’t received a tracking # yet, but got of the phone with SWFA about 10 min ago and they told me my order was getting ready to go out directly. I asked if they had anymore 3-9 in stock and the man I talked to said they were all out of stock and he told me they should have some back in stock in 30-60 days…

 

[Schism]

I ordered one on Saturday. I will be interested to see if I get a shipping confirmation notice or if it will be backordered til the next batch arrives.

 

[knale87]

Ordered Thursday and received shipping notification today

 

[Motown]

I ordered one on Saturday. I will be interested to see if I get a shipping confirmation notice or if it will be backordered til the next batch arrives.

I ordered one on Sunday and sent them an email asking the same thing if mine will be backordered. Got a reply this morning saying my order is being processed and should ship the next few days. You ordered the day before me so you should be good.

 

[TMKSHOOTER]

Got shipping email today for scope ordered on 12/29.

 

[fwafwow]

Got shipping email today for scope ordered on 12/29.

Ditto

 

[gbflyer]

I got my scope today all the way to Alaska from Texas in the US Mail for $8 shipping. Left Dec. 29. Perfect!

 

[Hurley88]

Wow, just came across this thread. You guys are making me feel pretty lucky. Ordered Saturday, said backorder, then called today just to ask some questions…the guy said mine shipped. Checked my email, I’ll have it tomorrow!

@Formidilosus, just want to extend a thanks. I have always been a duplex 350-450yd guy, but never actually shot an animal further than 350 (I actually practice, so I know not to; don’t like my first round hit rates). In all my time hunting I’ve never lost an animal and never used more than one bullet. But, I want to extend my effective range.

I’ve been reading some of Form’s write-ups, and decided to take his advice. Got the 3-9 and Ultralight with BDC ordered (the only BDC I’ve personally ever seen that could possibly be useful). Gonna mount all three optics on three Tikka T3X rifles then go out & try them for myself at various ranges & positions to mimic hunting situations. 6-700yds tops. Looking forward to seeing how it shakes out.

And to all you other guys at Rockslide, thanks for keeping my pockets empty & my gun safe full!

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I got my scope today all the way to Alaska from Texas in the US Mail for $8 shipping. Left Dec. 29. Perfect!

How did you get 8.00 shipping to AK? Mine was 14.xx and I thought that was a great deal, even the small flat rate shipping boxes are like 9.35 these days.

 

[ZackP]

How did you get 8.00 shipping to AK? Mine was 14.xx and I thought that was a great deal, even the small flat rate shipping boxes are like 9.35 these days.

Did you order 2?
Mine was $7 to Idaho. I noticed when I had two 6X in the cart I backordered, the shipping was $14.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Did you order 2?
Mine was $7 to Idaho. I noticed when I had two 6X in the cart I backordered, the shipping was $14.

No, just one. Not worried, it’s only a few bucks Im just surprised, I havnt seen shipping that cheap for a long time now.

 

[CorbLand]

My 10X showed up this morning. Ordered 12/29.

 

[fwafwow]

Did you order 2?
Mine was $7 to Idaho. I noticed when I had two 6X in the cart I backordered, the shipping was $14.

$7.51 to GA

 

[BRTreedogs]

You guys didn't use code Ship99 for free shipping?
Granted it is about as slow as possible.
I should of just payed 2 day air. So much more potential for damage/loss

 

[SouthPaw]

Turret numbering is a touch different on this new batch of 3-9s. The longer posts every .5mils is a nice visual change.
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[gbflyer]

How did you get 8.00 shipping to AK? Mine was 14.xx and I thought that was a great deal, even the small flat rate shipping boxes are like 9.35 these days.

I don’t know. Just selected the economy USPS Shipping when I ordered it.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I don’t know. Just selected the economy USPS Shipping when I ordered it.

It wouldn’t give me any shipping options online, probably because I wanted it shipped to a PO Box. They didn’t seem to have problem over the phone though.

 

[jermck]

Placed my order on 12/28 hoping to get 3-9x42 sometime this year. Received scope this afternoon. Stoked!

 

[fwafwow]

It wouldn’t give me any shipping options online, probably because I wanted it shipped to a PO Box. They didn’t seem to have problem over the phone though.

I just learned last week that at least UPS won’t (they said “can’t”) deliver to a PO Box.

 

[prm]

Should be no shortage of reviews and general commentary on the 3-9 in the coming weeks.