Rifle Scopes SWFA 5-20 VS Bushnell 4.5-18 LRTSi
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I can only vouch for the lrtsi but I think it’s pretty great. I got mine for 900 on sale and with a rebate (I think the recent 20% rebate promotion just expired though) and I consider it a steal.
Lots of good in the swfa as well. But the lrtsi has an actual zero stop.
Lots of good in the swfa as well. But the lrtsi has an actual zero stop.
If the zero stop is not a make-or-break issue for you, go with whichever one has the reticle you like better.
Turrets and illumination are better on the Bushnell. Glass quality, reticle, eyebox are better on the SWFA.
Personally, I just don't like Bushnell's glass, so I'd go with the SWFA every time. Looks hazy with poor clarity and colors to me on the 3 or 4 mid-level Bushnell scopes that I've seen (two LRHS, one ERS, and one other I can't remember). But if you like the Bushnell glass, then it's probably a toss-up. At current used prices, even if I liked Bushnell glass, I still think a sub-$1k SWFA HD 5-20 is too good of a value to pass up. They just don't break down, they have good glass and a clean reticle. If they had a zero stop, it'd be game over.
Personally, I just don't like Bushnell's glass, so I'd go with the SWFA every time. Looks hazy with poor clarity and colors to me on the 3 or 4 mid-level Bushnell scopes that I've seen (two LRHS, one ERS, and one other I can't remember). But if you like the Bushnell glass, then it's probably a toss-up. At current used prices, even if I liked Bushnell glass, I still think a sub-$1k SWFA HD 5-20 is too good of a value to pass up. They just don't break down, they have good glass and a clean reticle. If they had a zero stop, it'd be game over.
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Don't know anything about the Bushnell but I had the SWFA. Glass was decent and I liked the reticle. It had the worst illumination I've ever seen on any scope at any price, complete waste of money. Bled like crazy, just a big red blob. Called SWFA about it and they said that the bleeding can't be prevented it's because it's an etched reticle. Seriously, they actually said that! What a load of shit. I couldn't get rid of it fast enough.
Wow, that sucks! I haven't heard any complaints about the illumination on that scope - sorry to hear yours had problems.
I seem to recall reading here the LRTSi had somewhat different glass than the LRHS...but I could be mistaken.
Never owned a SWFA 5-20 but I did have a PST II 5-25...LRTSi had better glass IMO.
Never owned a SWFA 5-20 but I did have a PST II 5-25...LRTSi had better glass IMO.
Tough choice. I personally enjoy the features of the LRTSi a bit more. (included cat tail, xmas tree, locking wind, real zero stop non-cement parallax)
Never looked through a LRTSi but I used to own a 5-20 and I currently own a LRHSi. The SS may have slightly better glass but I'd much rather have the bushy's features.
Never looked through a LRTSi but I used to own a 5-20 and I currently own a LRHSi. The SS may have slightly better glass but I'd much rather have the bushy's features.
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