SWFA, what’s the deal?

[dingle]

I wonder if this possibly means they're rolling out new scopes or upgraded features in the near future?

I managed to avoid asking a good question like this. I wonder as well.

 

[BRTreedogs]

If there is new scopes i bet its like the Idaho otc website one Dec 1st

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

If I was an optics company I'd probably want my inventory low rite before shot show as well.
Why would you want to be sitting on out dates stuff.
Id put all my capital into whatever jazz was getting released at shot

They used to sell much more than optics...guns, ammo accessories and more. Right now they have almost nothing in stock.

 

[BRTreedogs]

They used to sell much more than optics...guns, ammo accessories and more. Right now they have almost nothing in stock.

40k people in the cue for Oregon nics a few days ago.
People be buying faster then China can produce.

 

[wind gypsy]

Still waiting on a replacement 3-9 for the one I sent in December 2020..

What happened to your 6x?

Still waiting.

Inquired again last night and got this:
"I am hoping to receive a shipment soon. Unfortunately until we get shipment confirmation, I do not have an ETA."

 

[MCT453]

I have several from when I first started getting into better quality scopes and love them.
I would like to see more updated versions like locking tourets and zero stop.

 

[ETtikka]

Since the price of all labor, materials, shipping, etc is up, but swfa prices are the same or even lower lately, makes me think they are not paying extra to get their scopes down the production in line. It is amazing to me they can build the quality and robust designed scopes for the current prices.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Since the price of all labor, materials, shipping, etc is up, but swfa prices are the same or even lower lately, makes me think they are not paying extra to get their scopes down the production in line. It is amazing to me they can build the quality and robust designed scopes for the current prices.

They don't know the cost of shipping until its ready to go.
They don't pay the tarrif until its off the boat
The quoted cost to manufacture may be the same, especially if they made that commitment a year or more ago.

So maybe there getting ready to double prices when the new shipment comes in.

 

[rokbottom]

SWFA experience

I have two SS fixed power scopes (10x and 12x), both in mils. The turrets on the 10x are remarkable. I absolutely love them. The turrets on the 12x are bad.…nearly 0 tactile feel (yes the screws are right). There is some audible, but when I have ear protection on I cannot tell when or what I’m...

www.snipershide.com

 

[JustSomeGuy35]

SWFA experience

I have two SS fixed power scopes (10x and 12x), both in mils. The turrets on the 10x are remarkable. I absolutely love them. The turrets on the 12x are bad.…nearly 0 tactile feel (yes the screws are right). There is some audible, but when I have ear protection on I cannot tell when or what I’m...

www.snipershide.com

Wow, so koshkin says there are updated models coming. Hell yeah!

 

[sndmn11]

...and then in the same breath, that guy says how reliable and durable an Athlon Helos is.

 

[JustSomeGuy35]

...and then in the same breath, that guy says how reliable and durable an Athlon Helos is.

I saw that and winced a little. I guess they didn't drop their Athlons.

 

[Formidilosus]

...and then in the same breath, that guy says how reliable and durable an Athlon Helos is.

There’s a massive difference between optical quality and thoughts; and true reliability and durability. ILyah’s thoughts on optical properties rates a consideration. I have not seen anything from him that would suggest he know much, or anything about reliability or durability differences.

 

[Rich M]

Live had trouble w leupold and leica.

Bushnell banners dont seem to break for no reason. Not a glamorous scope tho.

 

[Rich M]

There’s a massive difference between optical quality and thoughts; and true reliability and durability. ILyah’s thoughts on optical properties rates a consideration. I have not seen anything from him that would suggest he know much, or anything about reliability or durability differences.

Ilya is the real deal. I enjoy reading his thoughts and highly respect his opinions. Evevery swfa scope ive purchased i still own and use, several recommended from him directly.

 

[MidGAHunter]

Ilya is the real deal. I enjoy reading his thoughts and highly respect his opinions. Evevery swfa scope ive purchased i still own and use, several recommended from him directly.

He also said the Vortex LHT is a very good/durable/reliable scope and that drop tests are stupid...I tuned him out after that.

 

[Rich M]

He also said the Vortex LHT is a very good/durable/reliable scope and that drop tests are stupid...I tuned him out after that.

If thats what you have, then it is good enough.

He talked me into a viper 2-7x back in the day and it is one of my better scopes. Wish i had 2 or 3 more.

 

[ljalberta]

Updated SWFA scopes. I’m super intrigued. I’d like to see upgraded glass and lower profile turrets. Zero stop or locking turrets would be a win.

I sure hope they have an equally rugged and consistent design and the current models.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I hope they’ll offer a regular duplex option. That would be awesome.

 

[Formidilosus]

Ilya is the real deal. I enjoy reading his thoughts and highly respect his opinions. Evevery swfa scope ive purchased i still own and use, several recommended from him directly.

Can you please point me to any things he has written with regards to actual hard use and/or high round count zero retention
of scopes?