Having a hard time deciding 1x6 or 2.5x10?

[teutonicpolymer]

Someone mentioned that SWFA has poor customer service- I experienced the opposite. SWFA has great cs in my book...

[Obscenejesster]

Maybe SWFA will put their scopes on sale for their new Grand Opening on Saturday.

[ra2bach]

Yea, I see what you're saying. I gotta ask though. What is the 2.5x10 meant for?

I don't know what most people think they are for, but in my case, I find it useful in the same applications as any hunting scope. at the upper end, I use magnification for identification and peering through brush. and obviously it's needed for long range.

at the low end, it's useful for snap shooting at game or suddenly appearing targets but those 2.5-10 optics with FFP have shot themselves in the foot, IMO, as the reticle is all but useless at 2.5...

[ra2bach]

I think I'm going to go with my original gut instinct and that was the SWFA 1x6. I'll probably wait until I see a used one pop up because I refuse to pay $1,000 for it. From the ones I've seen pop up used, it seems like they drop in value pretty good. I wish I would have jumped on the one I saw last week on TOS. It was the scope and ADM Recon mount for $750. Only mark it had was a light scratch on the turret.

it's currently my favorite optic...

[jesuvuah]

I don't know what most people think they are for, but in my case, I find it useful in the same applications as any hunting scope. at the upper end, I use magnification for identification and peering through brush. and obviously it's needed for long range.

at the low end, it's useful for snap shooting at game or suddenly appearing targets but those 2.5-10 optics with FFP have shot themselves in the foot, IMO, as the reticle is all but useless at 2.5...

MY 2.5-10 ffp ON 2.5x is basically a duplex, which seems plenty useful for what you would be doing on 2.5x. I think it is a good scope, but I honestly am not sure if it is the best optic choice for me. If it is a precision gun, they are good to go, if you are going more general purpose, it is debatable.

[SOW_0331]

it's currently my favorite optic...

Do you still have the MTAC from like, 2010 or early 2011? I remember we both were in the thread when the new model came out (MTAC replacing Tac 30?) and were both fairly pleased with the optic.

I've also been beating the shit out of an SWFA 10x, and I'm really impressed with the quality. Clarity of glass, holding zero, turret adjustments are all good. Comparable to the Vortex Viper PST lines, in my opinion.

To stay well within budget, would a Leupy Mk-AR 3-9x be an option?

[ra2bach]

MY 2.5-10 ffp ON 2.5x is basically a duplex, which seems plenty useful for what you would be doing on 2.5x. I think it is a good scope, but I honestly am not sure if it is the best optic choice for me. If it is a precision gun, they are good to go, if you are going more general purpose, it is debatable.

what model FFP scope do you have? the Vortex 2.5-10 does not do it for me..

[ra2bach]

Do you still have the MTAC from like, 2010 or early 2011? I remember we both were in the thread when the new model came out (MTAC replacing Tac 30?) and were both fairly pleased with the optic.

I've also been beating the shit out of an SWFA 10x, and I'm really impressed with the quality. Clarity of glass, holding zero, turret adjustments are all good. Comparable to the Vortex Viper PST lines, in my opinion.

To stay well within budget, would a Leupy Mk-AR 3-9x be an option?

no, the MTAC's been gone awhile. it was a good hobby grade of scope and light weight but it had some shortcomings. my needs changed so it moved on..

I don't have any experience with that Leupold to answer your question...

[jesuvuah]

what model FFP scope do you have? the Vortex 2.5-10 does not do it for me..

It is the vortex. I do not know if it does it for me or not, but I do think it is useable. I have been eyeing up the SS1-6, but I am nut sure what I want. I have tried acogs, various 1-4, one 1-6. the vortex 2.5-10. Everything has pros and cons. 1-8x would be nice if it was lightweight and did not break the bank.

[Obscenejesster]

It is the vortex. I do not know if it does it for me or not, but I do think it is useable. I have been eyeing up the SS1-6, but I am nut sure what I want. I have tried acogs, various 1-4, one 1-6. the vortex 2.5-10. Everything has pros and cons. 1-8x would be nice if it was lightweight and did not break the bank.

I looked through the FFP Vortex 2.5x10 and it looks like the reticle was designed well for FFP. When the magnification is taken down to 2.5, the reticle becomes a solid small cross and I picked it up very easily. It seems like it would be pretty quick for close shots.